Transmission Planning Engineer

Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.•Eagan, MN

46d•$86,000 - $111,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Transmission Planning Engineer on our Expansion Planning team, you'll work closely with MISO members and stakeholders to develop and present transmission plans for inclusion in the MISO Transmission Expansion Plan (MTEP). In this role, you'll also support multiple departments by performing a wide range of reliability and compliance assessments-including steady-state, transient, and voltage stability analyses, project reviews, and compliance reporting. Beyond technical work, you'll have opportunities to lead process improvement initiatives, mentor fellow engineers, and manage key processes and projects. You'll grow your technical expertise, build valuable professional relationships, and help shape the future of the grid. Within your first year, success will look like: Collaborating effectively with MISO's members and internal teams to complete an MTEP cycle Actively supporting the steady-state or transient stability analysis efforts Taking ownership of key NERC compliance activities, including standards like TPL-001-4/5 and others under MISO's responsibility We are looking for talented professionals who have: 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 years of related job experience. While not required, it would be advantageous if you have any of the following: Previous expansion planning, transmission planning, or RTO experience. Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge. This is your opportunity to shape the future of energy. Apply today and join us in revolutionizing the transmission industry! 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 using groundbreaking research and sophisticated 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 hard-working and dedicated team does every day. MISO, The Work We Do Join #TeamMISO to be a driving force as we build the grid of the future. MISO offers a comprehensive benefits package available on your first day of employment.

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 years of related job experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous expansion planning, transmission planning, or RTO experience.

Responsibilities

develop and present transmission plans for inclusion in the MISO Transmission Expansion Plan (MTEP)
support multiple departments by performing a wide range of reliability and compliance assessments-including steady-state, transient, and voltage stability analyses, project reviews, and compliance reporting
lead process improvement initiatives
mentor fellow engineers
manage key processes and projects
complete an MTEP cycle
actively supporting the steady-state or transient stability analysis efforts
take ownership of key NERC compliance activities, including standards like TPL-001-4/5 and others under MISO's responsibility