Power Supply & Energy Services Internship - Summer 2027

Company Description

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wabash Valley Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of reliable, affordable electricity to our 21 electric distribution member cooperatives. These cooperatives in turn serve more than 280,000 homes, businesses, and farms in Indiana and Illinois. 

As a not-for-profit co-op, we do things a bit differently—and that’s the point. Because we aren’t influenced by shareholders, we make our decisions with our members in mind. That means we value things like teamwork, and putting families first. It also means a business model that’s designed for stability and growth. It’s a Deliberately Different approach to the energy industry, and that’s great news for the people who count on us.

Job Description

Position Summary

Power Supply & Energy Services is seeking a motivated and analytical college student to join our team for Summer 2027. This internship provides hands-on experience in wholesale electricity markets, generation asset management, resource planning, energy procurement, and portfolio optimization.

The selected intern will work alongside industry professionals responsible for managing electric generation resources, supporting capacity and energy market activities, evaluating regulatory and market impacts, and developing strategies that help ensure reliable and affordable power for our members and customers.

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the rapidly evolving energy industry, including renewable generation, capacity markets, transmission planning, electric reliability, and emerging market challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

The intern may assist with:

• Analyzing power market data from MISO, PJM, and other industry sources.
• Supporting capacity planning and resource adequacy assessments.
• Monitoring generation fleet performance and operational metrics.
• Assisting with energy market, transmission, and fuel market analysis.
• Developing reports, dashboards, and presentations for management.
• Conducting research on regulatory, policy, and market developments impacting the electric industry.
• Supporting renewable energy, battery storage, and emerging technology evaluations.
• Assisting with forecasting and portfolio optimization projects.
• Participating in meetings with internal stakeholders and external industry partners.
• Reviewing market settlements, auction results, and capacity accreditation metrics.
• Supporting special projects related to generation development, transmission strategy, and energy procurement.

Learning Opportunities

During the internship, students will gain exposure to:

• Electric utility operations
• Wholesale energy and capacity markets
• Resource adequacy and reliability planning
• Generation asset management
• Energy risk management
• Regulatory and compliance activities
• Financial and economic analysis
• Utility strategic planning

What You'll Gain

• Meaningful, project-based work with direct business impact.
• Mentorship from experienced energy professionals.
• Exposure to wholesale power markets and utility operations.
• Networking opportunities across multiple business functions.
• Professional development and presentation experience.
• Insight into career paths within the electric utility industry.

About Power Supply & Energy Services

Power Supply & Energy Services manages the procurement, optimization, and strategic planning of energy resources to ensure reliable, cost-effective service. The team works across generation operations, wholesale markets, transmission strategy, resource planning, regulatory compliance, and emerging energy technologies to support the organization's long-term energy objectives.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
  • Engineering
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Mathematics
  • Data Analytics
  • Energy Systems
  • Business
  • Related field
• Rising sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student as of Summer 2027.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred

• Interest in the electric utility or energy industry.
• Coursework in economics, statistics, energy markets, finance, or power systems.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, SQL, or R.
• Demonstrated leadership through student organizations, athletics, research, or community involvement.

Additional Information

Wabash Valley Power Alliance reserves the right to request official or unofficial transcripts as part of the selection process to verify educational qualifications, coursework, academic standing, and/or eligibility for the internship.

This is a paid summer internship opportunity located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Please note that housing or a housing stipend is not provided.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines