Engineer II Intermediate Planning

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)•Eagan, MN

11d•$87,000 - $112,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineer II – Intermediate Planning, you’ll support MISO’s work in the important space between long-term transmission planning and real-time operations. Your work will focus on the 18–24-month planning horizon, where you’ll perform power system studies and help develop transmission and reliability solutions that support Large Load Step-Up Service and prepare the grid for changing system needs. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and collaborate with teams across System Planning, Markets, Operations, Resource Adequacy, Generator Interconnection, and Load Integration. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your technical skills, gain exposure to multiple areas of MISO, and develop a broader understanding of how planning decisions translate into reliable grid operations.

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.
At least two (2) years of related power system planning or operations experience.

Nice To Haves

Build an understanding of MISO’s Intermediate Planning processes and how they support reliable grid operations.
Develop proficiency in performing and interpreting 18–24-month reliability studies supporting large-load integration and Firm Service Step-Up needs.
Effectively communicate study results, technical findings, and potential reliability concerns to teammates and cross-functional partners.
Build productive working relationships across Planning, Markets, and Operations while becoming an increasingly independent contributor.
Demonstrate continued growth in your technical knowledge, study capabilities, and understanding of MISO’s transmission system.

Responsibilities

Perform Intermediate Planning studies across the 18–24-month horizon, supporting Firm Service Step-Up analyses and recommendations tied to system upgrades and readiness milestones.
Conduct power system studies using tools such as PSS/E and TARA, including power flow modeling, contingency analysis, transfer analysis, transient and voltage stability, and other reliability assessments.
Analyze study results, identify potential reliability concerns, and contribute to the development of practical solutions that make effective use of the existing transmission system.
Support coordination of study assumptions, inputs, and results with teams across Expansion Planning, Generator Interconnection, Load Integration, Markets, Forward Operations, Operations, and Resource Adequacy.