Senior Energy Market Systems Engineer

MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the central United States and Canada. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure cost-effective power flows reliably to 45 million people by operating a wholesale power market that clears $25 billion in transactions per year. 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.

As a

, you will be part of a highly skilled team at the core of MISO’s mission. The electric utility industry is facing exciting changes due to digitalization, decentralization, and decarbonization of the electric system and MISO’s Energy Market Systems Engineering team is looking to meet those challenges head-on. You will help MISO maintain reliable and efficient energy market outcomes by ensuring a well-designed and robust market system that effectively meets the needs of our control room operations and MISO customers.

In this role you will collaborate closely with Research & Development, Market Design, Market Operations, IT and our software vendors to design and develop practical and effective technical solutions including the development of new system enhancements and market products. You will also investigate market outcomes, troubleshoot system issues, and leverage in-depth knowledge to manage a wide range of operational and customer inquiries. The energy market is central to the value MISO provides and creates an excellent opportunity for building broad operational and personal development as your engineering experience grows. Demonstrating a high level of curiosity will be a great benefit and lead to success in this position.

You will also have the opportunity to work on major projects such as market clearing engine re-design, distributed energy resources integration, FERC Order 881 on ambient adjusted ratings, and enhancements to storage and demand-side resource optimization.

In one year as our Senior Energy Market Systems Engineer, you will know you were successful if:

- You can independently support the energy market system by answering inquiries, investigating market outcomes, and testing market system software

- You have developed relationships with key customers and support teams to enable collaborative issue investigation and solution development

- You can develop your own creative solutions to propel MISO operations into the future

We Are Looking For Hardworking Engineers Who Have

- A 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 four years of utility, transmission operations, real-time operations, or related experience

We would also prefer candidates with the following work experience:

- Market system applications, unit commitment and dispatch, EMS applications, model development, software testing, or operational support experience

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $124,000.00 - $149,000.00 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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