California ISO · 1 day ago
Energy Forecasting Intern - Spring 2026 (Hybrid or Remote)
Folsom, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$27/hr - $33/hr
Start in 2026 SpringCalifornia ISO manages the flow of electricity across California's power grid and is seeking an Energy Forecasting Intern for Spring 2026. The intern will assist the Short Term Forecasting Team with big data analysis related to renewable resources and forecasting accuracy, contributing to the organization's goals of advancing renewable energy integration.
EnergyNon ProfitPower Grid
Responsibilities
You will function as additionally to the Short Term Forecasting Team to the company by producing big data analysis looking at renewable resources, weather forecast accuracy, renewable forecast accuracy and learning more about how we translate model data into system load and wind and solar production forecasts for internal and external clients
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals
Work across the organization at evaluating over 400 renewable resources to improve processes of the new resource onboarding as we work towards 100% renewables on the system
Gather and interpret various forecasting data to formulate short and medium-range forecasts critical to the bulk electric system
Validate and improve the accuracy of daily load, wind, and solar forecasts
Conduct post-analysis to evaluate forecast accuracy
Seek to improve forecasting accuracy
Continuously improve understanding of forecasting developments within the meteorological field and the impact of such developments to the organization
Research, develop and implement new forecasting tools and interfaces through the use of computer programming
Maintain superior computer skills
Create, maintain, and analyze weather databases
Enhance current or developing tools through knowledge of computer programming languages such as R, VBA, Python, Perl, etc
Evaluate potential inefficiencies in current procedures and seek improvements
Provide statistical ad hoc analysis as needed
Collaborate with outside entities on forecasting projects and development of analytical tools
Qualification
Required
Currently in an Undergraduate, Master's degree (MS) or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Meteorology or related field
Graduating December of 2026 or later
Previous internships, research or work experience using economic analysis is desired
Research and or studies in energy industry highly desired
Forecasting and renewable generation knowledge
Knowledge of meteorological concepts
Heavy Data Science background, able to run analysis on large sets of data to find correlations and improvements
Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices
Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
Preferred
R
SQL
UNIX
C
C#
Python
NCL
PERL
Gempack
VBA
Benefits
Real world experience
Interesting and challenging assignments
Collaborative environment
Opportunities to interact with the CEO and the Executive team
Invitations to seminars on the latest energy industry topics
Potential field trips
Social activities with other interns
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
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Mark Rothleder
Chief Operating Officer
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Vice President, General Counsel
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