Company Description
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. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.
As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.
The California ISO’s function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company’s planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently-managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own-making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.
Job Description
Our purpose is to lead the way to tomorrow’s energy network. Your work as an intern can impact millions of people who depend on electricity in their everyday lives.
- You will get “real world” experience to begin or further your career pursuits in the energy industry.
- This is a paid intern position for 10 to 12 weeks during summer 2023.
- 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 microgrids.
What You’ll Be Doing.
This unique internship opportunity will allow you to join the team responsible for helping the business maintain compliance with our tariff. The group is responsible gathering tariff requirements and associated risk, controls, and ownership. This is accomplished by a knowledge of controls, and collaboration with all areas of the organization.
- The summer intern will participate in gathering additional data to enhance the use of the existing tariff requirement database.
- Perform analysis on the compliance/change management process.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduating December 2023 or later with a Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or Master’s (M.A./M.S.).
- Preference given to students entering junior or senior year.
Experience:
- No experience required.
- Previous related internships, volunteer or work experience desired.
- Demonstrated interest in the energy industry desired.
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite and SharePoint.
- Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills required.
- Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
Additional Information
The pay range for this position is $28 – $31 / hr.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.