Generation Interconnection Engineer II: Lead Grid Studies

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 109,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) seeks an Engineer II – Generation Interconnection to help connect new energy resources to the grid. You will conduct power system studies, evaluate generator interconnection proposals, and work with Transmission Owners and internal teams to resolve technical challenges.

You will lead studies, support interconnection requests, and influence project decisions while contributing to ongoing grid reliability and process improvements.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher in a qualifying engineering discipline.
• At least two (2) years of experience in power system planning, power system operations, or a related field.
• Experience using power system analysis tools such as PSS/E, MUST, TARA, TSAT, or VSAT.
• Previous experience in the electric utility or broader energy industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical power system studies: independently manage and perform studies involving surplus interconnection, generator suspension, retirement, and replacement requests as well as merchant HVDC requests.
• Support generation interconnection: conduct affected system studies for generator interconnection requests within MISO and neighboring transmission systems, identifying potential impacts and recommending solutions.
• Collaborate with industry partners: review and evaluate projects proposed by Transmission Owners, providing technical recommendations that help influence project decisions.
• Represent MISO: actively contribute to internal and external committees, task forces, and working groups, sharing technical knowledge and collaborating on industry challenges.
• Solve complex problems: apply sound engineering judgment to develop timely, effective solutions while ensuring alignment with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Education

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

Tools

PSS/E

MUST

TARA

TSAT

VSAT

Job description

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) seeks an Engineer II – Generation Interconnection to help connect new energy resources to the grid. You will conduct power system studies, evaluate generator interconnection proposals, and work with Transmission Owners and internal teams to resolve technical challenges.

You will lead studies, support interconnection requests, and influence project decisions while contributing to ongoing grid reliability and process improvements.