California ISO · 11 hours ago
Economics Intern - Summer 2026 (Hybrid or Remote)
Folsom, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$27/hr - $32/hr
Start in 2026 SummerCalifornia ISO is a key player in managing California's electricity grid, ensuring reliable power delivery for millions. They are seeking Economics Interns for the summer of 2026 to assist in market design, economic analysis, and data preparation to support various initiatives in the energy sector.
EnergyNon ProfitPower Grid
Responsibilities
Assist in the management of the CAISO stakeholder initiative processes related to market design, infrastructure planning, and generation interconnection
Perform detailed economic and engineering analysis of existing and future market design rules, as well as participate in Market design and development efforts to identify new measures to validate market results that will improve market performance
Developing and designing new statistical metrics to monitor the changes in the electricity market
Designing and calculating indices for monitoring market performance and market participant behavior
Preparing and analyzing data queries, reports, charts and slide presentations to support special studies, investigations, and Board Meetings and Market Monitoring Assessment reports
Perform complex mathematical and engineering analysis of market software and advanced power systems application’s results to determine optimality of solutions
Qualification
Required
Currently in an Undergraduate, Master's degree (MS) or PhD program in Economics or related field
Graduating December of 2026 or later
Excellent analytical and problems solving skills required
Proficient in Microsoft office suite
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
Preferred
Previous internships, research or work experience using economic analysis is desired
Research and or studies in energy industry highly desired
Good presentation, oral and written communication skills highly desirable
Strong quantitative skills
Competence in statistical software such as R, SAS and STATA desired but not required
Benefits
You will get 'real world' experience to begin or further your career pursuits in the energy industry.
You get to work on interesting and challenging assignments that will help grow your skill set.
Opportunities to interact with the CEO and the Executive team of the ISO.
Invitations to seminars on the latest energy industry topics such as renewables, electric cars and micro grids.
Social activities with other interns.
You have the opportunity to work at our 'green' LEED certified Folsom, California campus with some of the brightest people in the industry if you are local.
Company
California ISO
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid.
Founded in 1998
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Mark Rothleder
Chief Operating Officer
Roger E. Collanton
Vice President, General Counsel
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