Student Internship - Database Engineer

Internship Title – Database EngineerDepartment – Planning ServicesMinimum Education level: Rising SeniorPreferred Majors: Economics, Data Analytics, or Electrical Engineering
⚡ Turn Data into Decisions That Shape the Future of the Electric Grid
What if your internship helped power the future of New England?
Join ISO New England as a Database Engineer Intern and work with the data behind one of the most critical infrastructures in the nation. You'll design solutions that transform complex modeling results into accessible insights, build tools that help analysts answer big questions faster, and create data visualizations that support decisions impacting millions of electricity consumers.
If you're passionate about data, analytics, technology, and solving real-world problems, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building highly sought-after technical skills.
Who We Are
ISO New England is one of the most pivotal energy companies you’ve probably never heard of. Our job is to oversee the 24/7 operation of the power grid that covers the six-states of New England and to administer the region’s $10+ billion “stock exchange” for buying and selling of wholesale electricity. Our work ensures that over 14 million people can reliably turn their lights on and complete their jobs, take care of their families, and live in comfort with convenience.
Department Description
The System Planning department ensures the regional transmission system can reliably deliver electricity under a wide range of future conditions, from next season to the next decade.
Within System Planning, the Economic Studies and Environmental Outlook Team analyzes future energy scenarios, evaluates economic impacts, and studies environmental trends that may influence the power system. Their work helps stakeholders better understand the opportunities and challenges facing New England's evolving energy landscape.
What You’ll be Working On
As a Database Engineer Intern, you'll support the Economic Studies and Environmental Outlook Team by helping modernize how analytical results are stored, accessed, and visualized.
Your primary project will be to:

Build, run, and analyze results of production cost and capacity models using Energy Exemplar’s PLEXOS
Quantify the operational and economic impacts of novel generating resources to the New England bulk power system
Develop analysis for ISO-NE external stakeholders through the Economic Studies process

You'll work with real-world data and collaborate with experienced professionals who use data-driven insights to support long-term planning of the electric grid.
How You’ll Make an ImpactYour work will help transform how planning studies are analyzed and shared across the organization.By creating a centralized data platform, you'll:
-Reduce manual analysis and the potential for human error.-Improve data accessibility and consistency.-Enable faster comparisons across planning scenarios.-Support better visualization and communication of study results.-Help teams make more informed decisions about the future of New England's power system.
The tools and processes you develop could become a valuable resource used by analysts and engineers long after your internship ends.
What You’ll Gain-Hands-on experience designing and building databases.-Exposure to large-scale energy and economic modeling datasets.-Experience creating dashboards, reporting tools, and data visualizations.-Opportunities to develop data architecture, analytics, and automation skills.-Real-world experience solving business and technical challenges.-Mentorship from industry professionals working at the intersection of energy, economics, and technology.
What We Look for in a Candidate-Rising Senior pursuing a degree in Economics, Data Analytics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. -Knowledge of SQL and database concepts.-Experience coding in Python.-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.-Ability to work with large datasets and translate data into meaningful insights.-Interest in data architecture, visualization, analytics, or automation.
This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position (ex: H-1B, F-1/CPT/OPT, O-1, E-3, TN, J, etc.).
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