Economics Intern - Summer 2026 (Hybrid or Remote)
California ISOFolsom, California, United States
Posted January 20, 2026
54000 - 64000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The California ISO is an organization that manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid.
Job Description
The California ISO is currently taking general applications for university or graduate students majoring in Economics or related fields for internship positions in the summer of 2026. The internship will provide 'real world' experience to begin or further career pursuits in the energy industry.
Requirements
- Currently in an Undergraduate, Master’s degree (MS) or PhD program in Economics 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.
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite.
- Good presentation, oral and written communication skills highly desirable.
- Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent analytical and problems solving skills required.
- Strong quantitative skills.
- Competence in statistical software such as R, SAS and STATA desired but not required.
Benefits
- Paid internship position for 10 -12 weeks during summer 2026
- 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
