Engineer II Grid Research and Development

MISO•Carmel, IN

1d•$96,000 - $113,000•Onsite

About The Position

Help power and shape the future of the power grid. As MISO’s Grid Research and Development Engineer II , you won’t just analyze problems, you’ll help solve some of the most complex reliability challenges facing today’s power grid. You’ll work at the intersection of applied research and real-world operations, partnering with control room experts and system operators to identify reliability risks, evaluate solutions, and strengthen grid resiliency. If you are excited about the opportunity to translate technical research into practical solutions that deliver value for the control room and supporting teams, you’ll likely thrive in this role! As MISO’s Grid Research and Development Engineer II , you will: Apply your understanding of power flow modeling and dynamic stability analysis, using tools such as PSS/E and TSAT/VSAT, to build and validate system models that support dynamic stability studies, operational planning, and contingency analysis. Use Energy Management Systems and power system modeling techniques to conduct research, analyze complex cross-functional issues, and translate findings into actionable operational insights. Cultivate data to identify trends, anticipate emerging risks, and deliver technical engineering solutions that improve operational reliability decision making, tools, processes, and applications. 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. and through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely hardworking and dedicated team does every day.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree âin electrical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering technology, electrical and computer engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, or electronics and computer engineering technology, power systems engineering, operations research, or a related technical field and at least 2 years of experience.
2+ years of experience in the energy industry, with a strong understanding of how power systems operate in real-world environments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD Degree preferred.
Experience in applied power research (academia, lab, or industry research teams) is a plus - especially if you’ve delivered practical solutions that created measurable value for a business or the broader industry.
Experience conducting power flow and dynamic stability analysis using commercial applications such as PSS/E, TSAT, VSAT
Exposure or experience with Automatic Generation Control (AGC), State Estimation, Contingency Analysis, SCADA, or Day Ahead Market operations is preferred.
Exposure with or supporting Energy Management Systems (EMS) and related applications is a plus.
Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

Responsibilities

Apply your understanding of power flow modeling and dynamic stability analysis, using tools such as PSS/E and TSAT/VSAT, to build and validate system models that support dynamic stability studies, operational planning, and contingency analysis.
Use Energy Management Systems and power system modeling techniques to conduct research, analyze complex cross-functional issues, and translate findings into actionable operational insights.
Cultivate data to identify trends, anticipate emerging risks, and deliver technical engineering solutions that improve operational reliability decision making, tools, processes, and applications.