Power Systems Engineer III

As a Power Systems Engineer III at MISO, you will analyze future operating conditions on the Bulk Electric System (BES) and determine the actions needed to support maintenance and the construction of new electrical facilities. You’ll perform power-flow and stability studies at both the transmission and generation levels to ensure grid reliability. With access to some of the best tools in the industry, you’ll help solve critical challenges as MISO prepares for the grid of the future.

If this seems interesting, your responsibilities as a Power Systems Engineer III will include, but are not limited to the following:

- Build power system models in EMS/PSSE for near-term and long-term analysis

- Run power flow, contingency, and voltage/transient stability analyses

- Conduct dynamic and transient stability studies to assess system performance under various scenarios

- Identify outage-driven congestion and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure grid reliability and market efficiency

- Make decisions to approve, reschedule, or deny outages based on detailed engineering analysis

- Coordinate outages with MISO stakeholders, ensuring best practices and timely planning

- Lead or contribute to innovative automation projects and process improvement initiatives

- Collaborate with internal teams such as Real-Time Operations, Market Operations, and Transmission Planning to support system reliability and resilience

In one year as our Power Systems Engineer III, you will know you were successful if:

- you can run an internal Outage Coordination process cycle (outage season)

- you have developed at least one process improvement initiative

We are looking for hardworking engineers who have at least a bachelor’s degree in any of the following:

- Electrical Engineering

- Computer Engineering

- Electrical Engineering Technology

- Electrical and Computer Engineering

- Electrical and Electronic Engineering

- Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

At least four years of relevant work experience

We would also prefer candidates who have completed courses in Power Systems

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

See what MISO is all about!

MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million people. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $106,000.00 - $131,000.00 USD annually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, and qualifications/experience.

Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment.

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Experience

Required

- 4 year(s): Relevant work experience

Education

Required

- Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field

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