Midwest Reliability Organization

Senior Risk Assessment and Mitigation Engineer/Specialist, Operations and Planning

Saint Paul, MN

$127,200-$169,500

About This Job

REPORTS TO MANAGER OF RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION, OPERATIONS AND PLANNING

LOCATION ST. PAUL, MN

POST DATE 06/09/2025

To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter in an email to jobs@mro.net.

Job Summary

The Senior Risk Assessment and Mitigation (RAM) Engineer, Operations and Planning (OP) is an expert on the application of OP Reliability Standards and the associated risk with non-compliance. This position shares technical expertise internally and externally to promote the reliable operations of the bulk power system (BPS).

Competencies

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Exhibits independent expertise by performing analytical evaluations of significant and difficult technical issues to develop MRO’s position on the technical application of OP standards

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Serves as an OP expert, providing engineering and operational technology knowledge both internally and externally

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Evaluates the facts and circumstances surrounding possible violations to the relevant NERC requirements in an effort to determine the risk presented to the reliability of the BPS and engages with entities to obtain necessary information to support the determination of the extent, evaluate the risk, and review and approve the proposed mitigating activities of the non-compliance event

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Leads Inherent Risk Assessments to identify and document risks that individual registered entities pose to the BPS in order to provide a technical foundation for MRO’s compliance oversight of entities;

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Partners with registered entities to develop adequate mitigation plans following the discovery of a violation and verifies completion of the plans

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Develops and presents outreach materials to assist registered entities in the implementation of OP requirements and presents at workshops, webinars, and conferences

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Identifies and documents risks to the BPS that are not addressed in the NERC standards for the purpose of providing input to the standards development process

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Serves as a mentor to RAM staff

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Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Education and Experience

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Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required. Bachelor’s Degree in another discipline directly applicable to the reliability and security of the BPS and directly related experience may be considered in lieu of an Electrical Engineering degree.

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A minimum of ten years of relevant power system reliability and/or security experience is required

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The ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, to both technical and non-technical individuals, and to give presentations to large groups is required

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Professional Engineering license is desirable

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Certifications related to BPS operations, risk management, compliance, and/or security (e.g., NCSO, CRISC, CCEP, CISSP) are desirable

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Experience with the NERC Reliability Standards is desirable

Supervisor Responsibility

Individual contributor role, no supervisory responsibilities

Physical Working Conditions and Travel Requirements

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Standard office environment, requires mobility and sedentary work

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The Senior Risk Assessment and Mitigation Engineer, OP must be available outside of business hours to address corporate matters

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Travel Requirement: Approximately 15%; this position requires the ability to obtain documentation to allow for travel to and from Canada

Pay Range

$127,200 – $169,500 annual

Based on MRO’s Pay Philosophy wage range – New/Developing Employee – Proficient Employee (75% – midpoint).

Benefits

MRO has a very competitive benefit package that includes a goal achievement bonus plan, cost shared health insurance, life/AD&D, STD, LTD, flex hybrid schedules, 401k match + defined contribution plan, PTO, training/development opportunities, etc.

To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter in an email to jobs@mro.net.

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Senior Risk Assessment and Mitigation Engineer/Specialist, Operations and Planning

About This Job

LOCATION ST. PAUL, MN

POST DATE 06/09/2025

Job Summary

Competencies

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Experience

Supervisor Responsibility

Individual contributor role, no supervisory responsibilities

Physical Working Conditions and Travel Requirements

Pay Range

$127,200 – $169,500 annual

Benefits

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