Strategic Assessments Engineer

　　Position Location: Eagan, MN; or Carmel, IN

　　The electric industry is undergoing groundbreaking change at a rapid pace: aging infrastructure, changing consumer preferences, and growing intersections of environmental and political goals. Also, there is increasing interest in digitalization and electrification of things affecting traditional assumptions on the amount, timing, location, and shape of energy usage are spectacularly changing the characteristics of MISO’s resource fleet.

　　With this backdrop, MISO is seeking an inventive and innovative individual who is passionate about understanding and solving these challenges to help MISO prepare for the grid needs of the not-too-distant future.

　　As our Strategic Assessments Engineer , you will be a key part in helping MISO analyze and understand the impacts of the constantly evolving electric energy landscape. As a member of a diverse team that uniquely blends policy, engineering, and economics; You will identify, analyze, and present the impacts of future regulatory and economic conditions on the operation of the generation and transmission infrastructure.

　　Additionally, as our Strategic Assessments Engineer , you will research issues as they arise and gather appropriate data to enable creative issue resolution; including documenting lessons learned to ensure better understanding and management of future impacts.

　　In one year as our Strategic Assessments Engineer , you will know you were successful if you can:

　　Maximize your expertise, experience, and analysis to transform MISO’s processes into industry-leading tools able to tackle the unprecedented constantly evolving energy landscape.

　　Engage and develop relationships with MISO stakeholders to collect ideas, understand concerns, incorporate feedback, and maintain a trusting business relationship.

　　Clearly and concisely document/present data, results, and other technical/sophisticated information in an effective manner that informs, influences, and shapes decisions to the benefit of the organization.

　　We are looking for hardworking engineers who have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or two plus years of applicable internal MISO experience with a related Engineering degree.

　　It would be a huge plus, but not required, if you had:

　　Understanding of production cost model building process and techniques, analysis, and skilled in the use of software, (PROMOD/Powerbase, PLEXOS preferred)

　　Understanding of power flow model building process and techniques, analysis, and skilled in the use of software, (PSS/E preferred)

　　Understanding of dynamic stability model building process and techniques, analysis, and skilled in the use of software, (PSSE, TSAT/VSAT preferred)

　　Understanding of load forecasting techniques

　　Understanding of fuel and power market dynamics; economic and environmental regulations related to the power sector.

　　Prior industry experience working for an Independent System Operator (ISO), Regional Transmission Operator (RTO), federal or state regulatory commission, Electric Reliability Organization (ERO), Regional Reliability Organization (RRO) or utility is preferred.

　　The appropriate level will be determined based on experience and knowledge.

　　MISO offers a comprehensive benefits package available on your first day of employment.

　　See what MISO is all about!

　　MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through the use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 42 million people. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, and planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day.

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　　Apply today for the opportunity to join the MISO Policy Planning team and help us keep the lights on!

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