Power System Operations Engineer III

As our Power System Operations Engineer III, you will be part of MISO’s Real Time Operations group—where the “rubber meets the road.” Our operators and engineers work collaboratively to make complex and quick decisions. This team coordinates the use of the transmission system by ensuring flows stay within prescribed limits and partners with transmission operators and neighboring reliability coordinators to maintain reliability.

This position will be an Engineer in Reserve position where you will have the opportunity to train and hone your skills until you qualify and a shift position opens. You will also be responsible for learning how to maintain the accuracy and availability of one of the most important Energy Management Systems (EMS) in the Eastern Interconnection. You will train to monitor inputs from ICCP and SCADA into the State Estimator, obtain accurate contingency analysis study results, and provide study results that assist in making MISO the most reliable, value-creating RTO. You will have the opportunity to participate in projects that lead the way for the operations of the future.

In one year as our Power System Operations Engineer III, you will know you were successful if you developed familiarity with the MISO footprint, built foundational expertise in maintaining the EMS and its inputs, can carry discussions about operations processes, and have established relationships with operators and external/internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Train to monitor inputs from ICCP and SCADA into the State Estimator.
• Learn to obtain accurate contingency analysis study results.
• Provide study results to support reliable and value-creating operations.
• Maintain the accuracy and availability of the Energy Management System (EMS).
• Participate in projects that advance future operations.
• Collaborate with operators and stakeholders to ensure transmission system reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
• At least four years of related working experience.
• Ability and willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in utility, transmission operations, real-time operations, or a related field.
• Previous Energy Management System (EMS) experience.
• Transient/Voltage stability experience.
• Programming experience in C, C++, VBA, Perl, or Python.

Pay

The base salary compensation range for this role is $110,000 - $120,000 USD annually. Base salary may vary based on factors such as location, individual competencies, education, professional certifications, and qualifications/experience. In addition to base salary, you will receive a 7.5% shift differential. The position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401k.
• Vacation, sick, and safe time available on your first day of employment.

Schedule

12-hour rotating shift schedule.