The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) applies cutting-edge technology to operating a reliable electricity system, managing competitive markets for wholesale electricity, and planning for the Empire State's energy future. The NYISO invites applications for a full-time intern on our Market Solutions Engineering team to focus on supporting the Day-Ahead and Real-Time markets.The Market Solutions Engineering Team supports the market design process through prototyping efforts of key market design concepts that involves modifying the structure of the optimization algorithm that solves the Day-Ahead and Real-Time markets.The intern will study the impacts of both designs for dynamic reserves and balancing intermittency on the optimization algorithm and perform a gap analysis to understand if any additional requirements need to be captured to support both designs in production.Qualifications include:
- Current enrollment in a graduate program focused in Electrical Engineering preferred
- Understanding of Linux and Python desired
- Familiarity with the concept of wholesale markets
- At least one completed course on optimization and/or familiarity with concepts of linear programming
The NYISO takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. Our summer internship programs give young professionals the opportunity to gain a fundamental understanding of New York electricity markets, bulk electricity systems and how we plan for New York State's energy future.The NYISO offers the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance. This internship will be a hybrid program, with the expectation that employees will be local to the Albany, NY area.All offers of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check. The NYISO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.#LI-HybridSalary Range$20-$35 USD