Markets R&D Engineer II: Power Systems Modeling

MISO Default Brand; Carmel, Eagan (IN, MN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

MISO, the Midwest Independent System Operator, is seeking an Engineer II for Markets Research and Development to help improve electricity markets and grid operations. You will study events, build models, and develop tools with cross-functional teams to drive reliable energy for millions.

You will gather data, create simulations, and refine algorithms to enhance efficiency and reliability across the grid, contributing to a transformative energy landscape.

Qualifications

• 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 power systems, operations research, or a related technical field and at least 2 years of experience.
• Master's Degree or PhD preferred.
• One to two years within any of the following: electricity market design, operations, or research and development; electricity market analysis; or system planning and development in an academic and/or professional setting.
• Preferred experience that includes quantitative analysis, applying or developing optimization algorithms, and power system modeling and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Apply power engineering and operations research skills to explore innovative options and recommend solutions.
• Gather and examine complex datasets to understand how markets and grid operations are performing.
• Build and maintain models and simulation tools to simulate and test electricity market solutions
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to tackle challenges and strategically improve the electricity markets
• Develop and refine algorithms that help make market and grid operations more efficient and reliable.
• Clearly document and present findings through reports, charts, and presentations to communicate insights effectively and accurately.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Optimization algorithms

Power system modeling and simulation

Data analysis

Operations research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Job description

MISO, the Midwest Independent System Operator, is seeking an Engineer II for Markets Research and Development to help improve electricity markets and grid operations. You will study events, build models, and develop tools with cross-functional teams to drive reliable energy for millions.

You will gather data, create simulations, and refine algorithms to enhance efficiency and reliability across the grid, contributing to a transformative energy landscape.