Operations Planning Leader - Grid Reliability & Innovation

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 162,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation leave

Sick time

First day benefits

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) in Carmel, IN, seeks an Operations Planning leader to drive innovation in outage coordination and grid reliability. You will collaborate across system and market operations, external stakeholders, and project teams to advance a data‑driven, forward‑looking planning ecosystem.

The role emphasizes engineering excellence, operational discipline, and partnership. A Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering is required, with a Master’s preferred, and a track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Master’s degree preferred in engineering, energy systems, business administration, or related field.
• Experience in transmission planning, operations planning, and system operations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills with the ability to lead in a fast‑paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing engineering team through accountability, technical excellence, and employee growth.
• Oversee the reliable and timely execution of transmission and generation outages in alignment with MISO Tariff, Business Practice Manuals, reliability standards, and operating procedures.
• Ensure engineering studies are accurate, well‑documented, technically sound, and completed according to quality assurance and validation processes.
• Collaborate with system operations and market operations teams to strengthen coordination, execution consistency, and continuous performance improvement.
• Drive enhancements in processes, tools, technology, automation, workflow efficiency, and data visibility to improve quality and customer experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Transmission Owners, Generator Operators, vendors, and neighboring RTOs to support effective communication and coordination.
• Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Represent Operations Planning in internal and external committees, working groups, and project teams.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, highly skilled workforce through effective performance management and development planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Masters preferred

Job description

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) in Carmel, IN, seeks an Operations Planning leader to drive innovation in outage coordination and grid reliability. You will collaborate across system and market operations, external stakeholders, and project teams to advance a data‑driven, forward‑looking planning ecosystem.

The role emphasizes engineering excellence, operational discipline, and partnership. A Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering is required, with a Master’s preferred, and a track