This is more than an operations leadership role. It is an opportunity to drive innovation. Working collaboratively across system operations, market operations, and external stakeholders, you’ll champion continuous improvement, automation, and data driven solutions that modernize outage coordination and strengthen grid reliability. You’ll play a critical role in advancing a forward‑looking operations planning ecosystem rooted in engineering excellence, operational discipline, and strong partnership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a high‑performing engineering team through accountability, technical excellence, and employee growth
• Oversee the reliable and timely execution of transmission and generation outages in alignment with MISO Tariff, Business Practice Manuals, reliability standards, and operating procedures
• Ensure engineering studies are accurate, well‑documented, technically sound, and completed according to quality assurance and validation processes
• Collaborate with system operations and market operations teams to strengthen coordination, execution consistency, and continuous performance improvement
• Drive enhancements in processes, tools, technology, automation, workflow efficiency, and data visibility to improve quality and customer experience
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Transmission Owners, Generator Operators, vendors, and neighboring RTOs to support effective communication and coordination
• Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Represent Operations Planning in internal and external committees, working groups, and project teams
• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, highly skilled workforce through effective performance management and development planning
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Master’s degree in engineering, energy systems, business administration, or related field preferred
• Experience in transmission planning, operations planning, and system operations required
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and cross‑functional initiatives
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills with the ability to lead in a fast‑paced operational environment
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $162,000-187,000 USD annually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, and qualifications/experience.
Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment.
Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.
At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K available on your first day of employment.
MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day.
MISO, What We Do
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Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Preferred Masters or better. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in transmission planning, operations planning, and system operations
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and cross-functional initiatives
- Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Master's degree in engineering, energy systems, business administration, or related field
What We Do
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that delivers safe, cost-effective electric power across 15 U.S. states and the Canadian province of Manitoba. MISO is committed to the reliable, non-discriminatory operation of the bulk power transmission system and collaborating with all stakeholders to create cost-effective and innovative solutions for our changing industry. MISO operates one of the world’s largest energy markets with approximately $22 billion in annual gross market energy transactions.
