Market Development Intern

ISO New England is the not-for-profit, independent system operator responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable flow of electricity in our region and planning for the future of the electric grid. We are at the forefront of New England’s ongoing transition to clean energy.

Internship Title – Optimal Offering Strategy in Capacity Markets with Gas Constraints
Department – Market Development
Minimum Education level: PhD
Preferred Majors: Economics

Department Description: 
Economists in Market Development design and advance recommendations to promote market efficiency, leverage new technologies, and enhance the market design to support a clean energy transition. We draw from a wide range of theoretical and empirical micro-economic fields related to public policy, industrial organization and market design.

What will you be working on:
Economist interns will work collaboratively with a team of economists and analysts on pressing, cutting edge issues in energy economics and the clean energy transition, employing theoretical and empirical tools.

In this role, you will work hands on in energy markets, mechanism design, and auction theory experience, which could inform ongoing or future academic research.

What we look for in a candidate: 
A doctoral student on their way to a PhD in economics, business, finance, or a related field like public policy.

To be eligible for the internship candidate must have completed at least the first year of college and be currently enrolled in a four year or graduate-level academic program. Candidates must have the authority to work in the US on a permanent basis, without requiring sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity: We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, disability (including learning, mental, intellectual, and physical), service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Drug Free Environment: We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.