Generation Planning Advisor

MISO Default Brand; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 147,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Vacation

Sick and safe time

Job summary

MISO Default Brand is seeking a Generation Planning Advisor to shape the future of North America's electric systems. This role involves evaluating resource adequacy, generation planning issues, and providing strategic recommendations to ensure reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a master's degree and significant experience in generation planning and electric utilities. A comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and performance bonuses, is offered from day one.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Five years of leadership experience.
• Eight years of experience in Generation Planning, Resource adequacy, and Electric utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation of changing resource mix impacts on reliability.
• Analyze extreme weather events and emerging technologies.
• Develop strategic recommendations for generation planning.

Skills

Leadership

Technical analysis

Strategic development

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Public Policy or related field

Job description

Job Summary

MISO is seeking a Generation Planning Advisor to help shape the future for one of North America's largest electric systems. The role evaluates emerging resource adequacy and generation planning issues, develops long-term strategic recommendations, and influences decisions that support reliable evolution of the system.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Future of Generation Planning by evaluating how the changing resource mix will impact reliability, planning, and system operations.
• Evaluate the impacts of growing inverter-based resources (wind, solar, battery storage), distributed energy resources, electrification, and large load additions on future generation portfolios.
• Assess emerging resource adequacy challenges, generation fleet evolution, fuel diversity, transmission dependency, system flexibility, and reliability risks.
• Analyze how extreme weather events, changing grid characteristics, and emerging technologies influence long-term resource planning.
• Identify gaps in existing generation planning methodologies, analytical tools, planning assumptions, and business processes.
• Develop recommendations that improve long-term generation planning strategies and support a reliable, resilient electric system.
• Evaluate future generation technologies and their impacts on system reliability, operational performance, and market outcomes.
• Integrate technical, economic, regulatory, and policy considerations into strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Translate complex technical findings into clear business recommendations that support executive decision‑making.
• Develop strategic roadmaps guiding future generation planning initiatives.
• Translate strategic vision into actionable milestones, work plans, and implementation priorities.
• Identify key risks, dependencies, resource needs, and decision points.
• Support research initiatives focused on emerging generation technologies and future resource adequacy.
• Provide leadership with visibility into strategic progress, opportunities, and tradeoffs.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• At least five years of leadership experience through supervision, project management, technical leadership, or leading cross‑functional initiatives.
• Eight or more years of experience across areas such as Generation Planning, Resource adequacy, Electric utilities/ISOs/RTOs, Power system operations, Competitive wholesale electricity markets, Regulatory and legislative frameworks, Emerging generation technologies, Reliability planning, and Grid modernization.

Benefits and Compensation

Base salary range: $147,000‑$157,000 USD annually (pay transparency legislation required). Eligibility for an annual bonus based on performance and company objectives. Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), vacation, sick and safe time, available on the first day of employment.

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