Engineer II Intermediate Planning

Description

As an Engineer II – Intermediate Planning, you’ll support MISO’s work in the important space between long-term transmission planning and real-time operations. Your work will focus on the 18–24-month planning horizon, where you’ll perform power system studies and help develop transmission and reliability solutions that support Large Load Step-Up Service and prepare the grid for changing system needs. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and collaborate with teams across System Planning, Markets, Operations, Resource Adequacy, Generator Interconnection, and Load Integration.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Perform Intermediate Planning studies across the 18–24-month horizon, supporting Firm Service Step-Up analyses and recommendations tied to system upgrades and readiness milestones.
• Conduct power system studies using tools such as PSS/E and TARA, including power flow modeling, contingency analysis, transfer analysis, transient and voltage stability, and other reliability assessments.
• Analyze study results, identify potential reliability concerns, and contribute to the development of practical solutions that make effective use of the existing transmission system.
• Support coordination of study assumptions, inputs, and results with teams across Expansion Planning, Generator Interconnection, Load Integration, Markets, Forward Operations, Operations, and Resource Adequacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology.
• At least two (2) years of related power system planning or operations experience.

What We’re Looking For

The appropriate level will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, and qualifications. At MISO, your work helps ensure the reliable operation and continued evolution of one of the world's largest and most complex electric grids. In this role, you'll have an opportunity to help shape how MISO responds to rapidly growing large-load demand while strengthening the connection between where the grid is headed and what it needs to reliably deliver today.

Pay and Benefits

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $87,000-$112,000 USD annually. 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.