Engineer I Market Evaluation

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation

Sick time

Safe time

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) seeks a data-driven professional to evaluate and report on the health of its wholesale electricity markets, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and outcomes that meet design requirements.

You will perform engineering, statistical, and economic analyses of market operations, learn MISO’s market systems, and produce timely reports on market events. A bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronics engineering or related field is required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills are required for market health assessments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and report on overall health of MISO’s markets focusing on reliability, efficiency, and market outcomes.
• Perform engineering, statistical, and economic analyses of market and system operations and participant behaviors.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data to identify patterns and potential concerns; turn findings into clear insights with visualizations.
• Help streamline and automate repetitive analytical tasks and contribute to team goals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

'Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering'

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

Power BI

Azure

Job description

Description

In this role, you will evaluate and report on the overall health of MISO’s markets, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and whether market outcomes are driving the intended behaviors. You will join a growing team with the opportunity to evaluate and recommend new wholesale electricity market design initiatives that can improve market outcomes for MISO’s stakeholders and, ultimately, the end-use customers we serve.

In one year, you will know you’re successful if:

• You can perform engineering, statistical, and economic analyses of market and system operations, market products, Market Participant behaviors, and resulting market outcomes
• You have developed a strong understanding of MISO’s market systems, how they work, and how they fit together
• You can assess the health of MISO’s markets, provide timely reporting on market events, and validate that market outcomes align with established design requirements
• You can collect, organize, and analyze data to identify meaningful patterns, trends, and potential areas of concern
• You are using data visualization tools to turn complex analysis into clear, understandable findings
• You are helping improve our analytical processes by identifying opportunities to streamline and automate repetitive activities
• You contribute to team goals, create useful insights, ask relevant questions, and help identify opportunities to improve market performance

This role requires 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

Some Preferred Skills And Experience Include

• 1–2 years of relevant work experience preferred
• Experience or exposure in one or more of the following areas is preferred: energy market forecasting and analysis, power system analysis and operations, software development, data science, statistical or econometric analysis, market design, or optimization algorithms
• Working knowledge of data analysis and programming tools such as Python, Power BI, and Azure
• Experience with power engineering or market simulation tools such as PowerGEM or PLEXOS is preferred, but not required

At MISO, your work helps ensure the reliable operation and continued evolution of one of the world's largest and most complex electric grids. In this role, you'll have an opportunity to help shape how MISO responds to rapidly growing large-load demand while strengthening the connection between where the grid is headed and what it needs to reliably deliver today.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $71,000-$96,000 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.

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. Using groundbreaking research and sophisticated technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 47 million people throughout North America. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, and planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely hard-working and dedicated team does every day.

MISO, The Work We Do (https://vimeo.com/935124142/5c8d23402d)

Join #TeamMISO to be a driving force as we build the grid of the future.

#DiscoverMISO #MISOCareers #TeamMISO #WeAreMISO

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
• Bachelors or better in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Bachelors or better in Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering Technology
• Bachelors or better in Computer Engineering
• Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering

Experience

Preferred

• Experience with power engineering or market simulation tools such as PowerGEM or PLEXOS is preferred, but not required
• Working knowledge of data analysis and programming tools such as Python, Power BI, and Azure
• Experience or exposure in one or more of the following areas is preferred: energy market forecasting and analysis, power system analysis and operations, software development, data science, statistical or econometric analysis, market design, or optimization algorithms
• 1 year: Relevant work experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Category: Operations

Full-Time