Engineer I Market Evaluation

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)•Eagan, MN

3d•$71,000 - $96,000•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will evaluate and report on the overall health of MISO’s markets, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and whether market outcomes are driving the intended behaviors. You will join a growing team with the opportunity to evaluate and recommend new wholesale electricity market design initiatives that can improve market outcomes for MISO’s stakeholders and, ultimately, the end-use customers we serve. 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. Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry, from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Using groundbreaking research and sophisticated technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 47 million people throughout North America. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, and planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely hard-working and dedicated team does every day.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of relevant work experience preferred
Experience or exposure in one or more of the following areas is preferred: energy market forecasting and analysis, power system analysis and operations, software development, data science, statistical or econometric analysis, market design, or optimization algorithms
Working knowledge of data analysis and programming tools such as Python, Power BI, and Azure
Experience with power engineering or market simulation tools such as PowerGEM or PLEXOS is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Perform engineering, statistical, and economic analyses of market and system operations, market products, Market Participant behaviors, and resulting market outcomes
Develop a strong understanding of MISO’s market systems, how they work, and how they fit together
Assess the health of MISO’s markets, provide timely reporting on market events, and validate that market outcomes align with established design requirements
Collect, organize, and analyze data to identify meaningful patterns, trends, and potential areas of concern
Use data visualization tools to turn complex analysis into clear, understandable findings
Help improve analytical processes by identifying opportunities to streamline and automate repetitive activities
Contribute to team goals, create useful insights, ask relevant questions, and help identify opportunities to improve market performance