Engineer III Generation Interconnection

MISO • Carmel, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer III – Generation Interconnection evaluates new and changing generation across the MISO footprint. The role supports power system studies to determine how generation can reliably interconnect to the transmission system and serves as a technical resource for MISO interconnection customers, Transmission Owners, and neighboring RTOs. It combines power system analysis, problem-solving, customer interaction, and, depending on assignments, coordination of studies from kickoff through completion while keeping stakeholders aligned.

The position contributes to system impact studies for generator interconnection requests in MISO’s Generator Interconnection Queue and reviews projects proposed by MISO’s Transmission Owners. Its analyses and recommendations help determine whether generation projects can proceed, what transmission improvements may be needed, and how to maintain system reliability as the generation fleet evolves. The role also provides exposure to customers, Transmission Owners, neighboring grid operators, and internal MISO teams.

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 3 years of job-related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Specific power system planning or operations experience.
• Specific experience with any of the following: PSS/E, MUST, TARA, TSAT, and VSAT.
• Previous energy industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with system impact studies for generator interconnection requests in MISO’s Generator Interconnection Queue, evaluating reliability impacts of connecting new resources to the transmission system.
• Review projects proposed by MISO’s Transmission Owners and provide technical recommendations based on power system analysis and established reliability requirements.
• Assist with assigned projects and communicate study results, technical requirements, and project details to interconnection customers, Transmission Owners, neighboring RTOs, and internal teams.
• Depending on assignments, help coordinate studies from kickoff through completion and keep multiple stakeholders aligned.

Benefits

• 401k
• Vacation
• Sick and safe time available on the first day of employment.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level