Intern - Market Operations and Settlements

Date: Dec 19, 2024

Location: Sioux Falls, SD, US

Company: Missouri River Energy Services

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD Missouri River Energy Services is a joint action agency supporting our 61 member municipalities that own and operate their own electric distribution systems. We are dedicated to supplying our members with reliable, cost-effective, long-term energy and energy services in a fiscally responsible and environmentally effective manner. MRES offers an outstanding work environment. We provide competitive wages and comprehensive/low-cost benefit package with unique offerings. Learn more about us by viewing our website at http://www.mrenergy.com.

Responsibilities

Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) is seeking a student interested in utilities for a full-time summer internship in our Operations team located in our Sioux Falls, SD corporate office. This position will begin in mid-May and goes through mid-August.

In this position you will learn all the group functions related to energy market activities and operations, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and  Southwest Power Pool (SPP) settlements, energy accounting, economic analysis, and other data analysis and reporting.  You will also have the opportunity to be exposed to wholesale electric utility operations including generation resources, energy scheduling, and transmission.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Familiar with Microsoft Office applications
    • Experience working with datasets using software such as Excel is a plus
  • Solid analytical skills and attention to detail
  • High school diploma and enrolled for higher education  pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Finance, Accounting, or closely related major
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

MRES is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Nearest Major Market: Sioux Falls