Manager Resource Utilization

About the role

This role is central to critical transmission planning and interconnection activities that impact grid reliability, market efficiency, and the integration of new energy resources across the MISO footprint. The Manager – Resource Utilization leads a team in executing generator modification studies, generator retirement studies, and HVDC studies, ensuring accurate and defensible study results while driving accountability for timely milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of generator modification studies, generator retirement studies, and HVDC studies in alignment with MISO Tariff and BPM requirements
• Ensure accurate, defensible study results while driving accountability for on-time milestone delivery
• Direct the development, validation, and maintenance of power flow, short circuit, stability, and deliverability models used throughout the planning process
• Oversee data quality initiatives and automated validation processes to improve consistency, reduce rework, and strengthen study accuracy
• Collaborate with Transmission Owners, Interconnection Customers, and internal teams to validate assumptions, resolve data issues, and ensure study readiness
• Lead cross-functional coordination between engineering, modeling, and automation teams to maintain alignment on tools, methodologies, and workflows
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance throughput, reduce cycle times, and improve customer experience
• Mentor and develop a high-performing technical team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership capability, technical expertise in transmission planning and power system analysis, and a passion for developing people while solving complex grid challenges. They must have a bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, electrical engineering, or a related field, and at least five years of technical energy industry experience with two years of leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• At least five (5) years of technical energy industry experience
• At least two (2) years of leadership experience

Skills

Strong leadership capability, technical expertise in transmission planning and power system analysis, and a passion for developing people while solving complex grid challenges.

Benefits

The base salary compensation range for this role is $166,000 - $191,000 USD annually. The position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. MISO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k), vacation, sick and safe time, and other perks.

Pay

The base salary compensation range for this role is $166,000 - $191,000 USD annually.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is full-time.