Manager Reliability Coordination

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is seeking a Manager of Reliability Coordination to lead a control room team ensuring the electric grid’s safe and secure operation across multiple states. You will collaborate with R&D and customers to influence policy and drive improvements as energy resources grow in the region.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or 12 years equivalent experience), 8+ years in the field, and ISO/RTO expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 12 years of equivalent technical experience.
• 8+ years of relevant technical experience.
• ISO/RTO or energy industry expertise in transmission operations, relay system protection, or substation design/maintenance.
• People management experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead a control room team to respond swiftly and confidently to keep the grid safe and secure.
• Collaborate with R&D teams and customers to influence policy and drive process improvements as renewables expand.
• Transform training and workforce development by partnering with Human Resources to build trust and grow the department.
• Within the first year, earn the trust of your team, peers, and customers and make a measurable impact on operations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Ready to Lead Where It Matters Most?

Are you a dynamic leader craving your next big challenge? Thrive in a fast-paced environment? Imagine guiding a team that safeguards the electric power grid for 45 million people across 15 states - your decisions will directly impact millions!

Why This Role Stands Out

As Manager of Reliability Coordination at MISO, you’ll be at the heart of real-time operations - where every moment counts. You’ll lead a control room team that responds swiftly and confidently to keep the grid safe and secure. This is where your leadership truly makes a difference.

Shape the Future of Energy

You’ll collaborate with MISO’s research and development teams and our customers, influencing policy and driving process improvements as data centers, solar, and battery energy resources expand across our region. Your vision will help shape the energy landscape for years to come.

Empower Your Team

Transform training and workforce development by partnering with Human Resources. Your leadership will build trust, inspire growth, and drive the department’s operating plan forward.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you’ll have earned the trust of your team, peers, and customers—and made a measurable impact on our operations.

What We’re Looking For

We value Integrity, Commitment, Collaboration, Creativity, and Adaptability. If you bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or 12 years of equivalent technical experience)
• 8+ years of relevant technical experience
• ISO/RTO or energy industry expertise in transmission operations, relay system protection, or substation design/maintenance
• People management experience (preferred)

…then we want to hear from you! Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge. See what MISO is all about!

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $165,000.00 - $175,000.00 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.

For more info about MISO, check out our video

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

Qualifications/Experience Required

• 8 years: Relevant technical experience

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Job Category: Operations

Full-Time