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Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) · 1 day ago

Senior Engineer - Policy Planning

Eagan, Minnesota, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$134K/yr - $159K/yr

6+ years exp

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is a leading organization in managing the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. The Senior Engineer - Policy Planning role involves guiding complex technical studies and using advanced modeling tools to inform stakeholders about the reliability and economic impact of emerging energy policies and technologies.

Electrical DistributionEnergyNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Shape the future of the grid by building multiple forward-looking planning scenarios across a 20-year horizon—accounting for economic shifts, policy changes, technology advancements, and more

Help guide resource planning efforts by running capacity expansion simulations using tools like PLEXOS and other advanced modeling software

Translate complex analyses into clear insights—using graphs, charts, and compelling narratives that highlight the 'so what' behind the data

Enhance and support MISO’s economic modeling framework for the bulk power system using industry-leading simulation tools

Collect, validate, and process critical input data from internal and external sources to ensure accurate, actionable analysis and reporting

Qualification

Electric EngineeringEconomic ModelingCapacity Expansion SimulationsEnergy PolicyPower Plant ModelingTransmission Line ModelingEnvironmental RegulationsData AnalysisProject ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

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 six years of relevant experience

Prior industry experience is preferred in areas such as electric energy resource planning, energy policy, electric power industry economics, power plant and transmission line modeling, environmental regulations, or project management

Additional preference given to candidates who have worked for an Independent System Operator (ISO), Regional Transmission Operator (RTO), federal or state regulatory commission, Electric Reliability Organization (ERO), Regional Reliability Organization (RRO), or a utility

Preferred

Experience in economic modeling of power systems (such as EGEAS, PROMOD, or PLEXOS)

Benefits

401k

Vacation

Sick and safe time

Comprehensive benefits package

Company

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

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MISO is the electric grid operator for the central United States.

Founded in 2001

Carmel, Indiana, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.misoenergy.org/

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