• Summer Intern - Regulatory Affairs & Compliance

    MISO Energy (Little Rock, AR)


    Description

    Sorry no VISA sponsorship opportunities...including OPT/CPT.

    MISO 2026 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

    Ready to power up your future?

     

    Are you pursuing a degree in Business, Law, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field and searching for a career-igniting **summer internship in 2026** ? Do you want to see your ideas make a real impact—helping MISO keep the lights on for 45 million people by driving innovations that boost system reliability, resilience, and performance, and tackling some of the most complex technical challenges in the energy industry?

     

    If that sparks your interest, keep reading…

    What you’ll do as a MISO Intern:

    + Take on **meaningful, high-impact projects** that sharpen your technical skills and expand your career opportunities.

    + Work side-by-side with your manager and mentor while connecting with a cross-departmental “buddy” to grow your network.

    + Learn from industry experts during interactive **lunch & learn sessions** that showcase how every department contributes to MISO’s mission.

    + Get involved beyond the desk: join in **community service projects, social events, and networking opportunities** with professionals who are passionate about what they do.

    + Wrap up your summer with a **spotlight presentation** of your project findings and recommendations to department leaders and company executives.

    What we offer:

    + Competitive pay plus housing assistance for qualified students.

    + A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your contributions matter.

    + An internship that blends technical challenge, professional development, and fun.

    + An average of 40 hours per week **on site** in one of our three offices (IN, MN, AR).

    + Potential to extend internship to part-time remote work during the school year.

    We are looking for students who…

    + Are currently pursuing a degree in Business, Law, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Economics, or related field

    + Have strong research, writing, and analytical skills with an interest in policy, regulation, or compliance work

    + Are eager to gain hands-on experience in tracking regulatory developments, supporting compliance initiatives, and engaging with state and federal stakeholders

    + Are proficient with or willing to learn tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable preparing clear documentation and presentations

    + Demonstrate MISO Core Values: Integrity, Commitment, Collaboration, Creativity, and Adaptability

     

    To be eligible for the program, you must be available to start **Wednesday, May 27** **th** **, 2026** and continue through **Friday, August 7** **th** **, 2026. No VISA sponsorship opportunities, including OPT/CPT.**

     

    MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million customers. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day. **Plug into your future career.** Apply today and help us keep the power flowing!

    To learn more about MISO’s Internship Program, check out the following links:

    Learn More about MISO's Internship Opportunities (https://www.misoenergy.org/meet-miso/careers/internships/)

    Internship Experience Video

    MISO, The Work We Do (https://vimeo.com/935124142/5c8d23402d)

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    Qualifications

    Skills

    Preferred

    + **Microsoft PowerPoint (Immediate):** Intermediate

    + **Microsoft Excel (Immediate):** Intermediate

    + **Microsoft Word (Immediate):** Intermediate

     

    Behaviors

    Preferred

    + **Leader:** Inspires teammates to follow them

    Education

    Preferred

    + Masters or better in Law (MBA)

    + Masters or better in Economics

    + Masters or better in Public Affairs

    + Masters or better in Business Administration

    + Bachelors or better in Business Administration

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

     

    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.