Senior Manager Generation Interconnection

About the role

The Senior Manager – Generation Interconnection leads a team central to one of the energy industry's most critical challenges: reliably integrating new resources onto the grid while balancing speed, accuracy, stakeholder expectations, and long-term system reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for Generation Queue Definitive Planning Phases (DPP) studies and expedited resource addition studies
• Drive accountability for accurate, defensible study results and on-time milestone execution in alignment with the MISO Tariff and BPM requirements
• Oversee the development, validation, and maintenance of power flow, short circuit, stability, and deliverability models that support critical planning decisions
• Partner with Transmission Owners, Interconnection Customers, and internal stakeholders to resolve complex technical and operational challenges
• Guide cross-functional collaboration between engineering, modeling, automation, and data teams to improve study execution and consistency
• Champion process improvements, automation enhancements, and operational efficiencies that improve throughput and customer experience
• Balance technical leadership with people leadership—coaching employees, managing priorities, navigating difficult conversations, and helping your team grow and succeed

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in transmission planning or generation interconnection studies, but also understands what it means to lead. This role requires sound judgment, thoughtful communication, organizational leadership, and the ability to make difficult decisions while supporting and developing a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or better in Business Administration, Economics, or Electrical Engineering
• Experience: 5 years of previous leadership experience, or 10 years of relevant technical energy industry experience

Skills

Strong technical expertise in transmission planning or generation interconnection studies, coupled with leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex challenges.

Benefits

MISO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k), vacation, sick and safe time, and an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met.

Pay

The base salary compensation range for this role is $173,000 - $198,000 USD annually. Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met.

Schedule

Full-time position.