Computer Science Intern

Summary

Join the California ISO as a summer 2025 intern and contribute to the reliable operation of California's power grid. This paid internship (10-12 weeks) offers real-world experience in the energy industry, working on challenging assignments and interacting with the executive team. Interns will gain valuable skills in areas such as software development, data analysis, and system integration. Opportunities include working on projects that improve processing time, transparency, and capabilities across the organization. The internship is open to university or graduate students majoring in Computer Science or related fields.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (BS) or Masters degree (MS) program in Computer Science, MIS or related field
• Be graduating December of 2025 or later
• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Be able to work effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Build new software tools in support of the reliable operation of the Grid and the energy markets we facilitate
• Perform data validation and user acceptance testing (UAT), schedule and monitor processes necessary for calculation and publication of energy market settlement statements and invoices
• Develop enterprise-wide systems integration mapping, with database that links to interface specification
• Interface with IT Architects, UML Modelers, and QA Leads to understand how to best depict these system-to-system interfaces to meet specific use cases
• Provide technical content and sample code for the ISO's developer.caiso.com website
• Document archiving solutions for new technologies as well as development of automation solutions
• Maintain Oracle Database/Storage task queue, documentation, create automation scripts for Oracle database admin tasks/storage procurement and document, create automated reports of daily DBA/Storage procedures, create standard monitoring scripts, generate capacity reports
• Develop work products that will reduce processing time, enhance transparency or enhance capabilities in departments across the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Have previous internships, research or work experience using economic analysis
• Have research and/or studies in the energy industry
• Possess good presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Have strong quantitative skills
• Have competence in software such as R, Python, SQL, and Java

Benefits

• Paid internship for 10-12 weeks during summer 2025
• 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
• Opportunity to work at our "green" LEED certified Folsom, California campus