As a Senior Engineer – Resource Utilization, you will play a key role in supporting MISO’s generation interconnection process through power system analysis studies. In this role, you’ll collaborate with interconnection customers and transmission owners, contribute to process improvements, manage project workstreams, and take ownership of key processes that help drive efficient and reliable grid expansion.
Within your first year as our Senior Engineer - Resource Utilization, you will know you are successful if you:
- Effectively administer simulations and technical analyses effectively.
- Prepare and deliver relevant communications and data to our customers.
- Make meaningful contributions to our already highly functional team.
Our Senior Engineer - Resource Utilization requires:
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in one of several engineering disciplines (see qualifying degrees below).
- At least four (4) years’ experience related to power system planning, operations experience, or related field.
While not required, it would be advantageous to possess:
- Specific experience within any of the following: PSS/E, MUST, TARA, TSAT, and VSAT.
- Previous energy industry experience.
The appropriate level will be determined based on experience and knowledge.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with big-picture strategy—helping guide the energy industry toward a reliable, sustainable, and economically efficient future.
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $124,000-$149,000 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.
Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry, from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. and using groundbreaking research and sophisticated 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 hard-working and dedicated team does every day.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering
- At least four years' experience related to power system planning or operations
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.
