Power System Operations Engineer II

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The base salary range: $95,000 - $105,

7.5% shift differential

Annual bonus potential

401k, vacation, sick leave and more

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is seeking a Power System Operations Engineer II to join the Real Time Operations group. You will train to maintain the EMS, monitor inputs from ICCP/SCADA, and learn to generate contingency study results.

The role focuses on reliability and coordination with operators and reliability coordinators. Expect a 12-hour rotating shift with on-the-job training, the chance to grow expertise in the EMS, and collaboration on projects shaping the operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
• At least two years of related working experience.
• Experience in utility or transmission operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain EMS inputs and State Estimator training for contingency analysis.
• Provide study results to support reliability and operations decisions.
• Learn and apply operations processes within Real Time Operations.
• Collaborate with operators and reliability coordinators across the network.

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

Tools

C

C++

VBA

Perl

Python

Job description

Power System Operations Engineer II

As our Power System Operations Engineer II, you will be part of MISO's Real Time Operations group… where the "rubber meets the road." Our operators and engineers work collaboratively to make complex and quick decisions. This team coordinates the use of the transmission system by ensuring flows stay within prescribed limits and partners with transmission operators and neighboring reliability coordinators to maintain reliability.

This position will be an Engineer in Reserve position where you will have the opportunity to train and hone your skills until you qualify and a shift position opens. You will also be responsible for learning how to maintain the accuracy and availability of one of the most important Energy Management Systems (EMS) in the Eastern Interconnection. You will train to be able to monitor inputs from ICCP and SCADA into the State Estimator. Your training will teach you how to obtain accurate contingency analysis study results. You will provide study results that assist in making MISO the most reliable, value-creating RTO. You will have the opportunity to participate in projects that lead the way for the operations of the future.

In one year as our Power System Operations Engineer II, you will know you were successful if you developed familiarity with the MISO footprint, built foundational expertise in maintaining the EMS and its inputs, can carry discussions about operations processes, and have established relationships with operators and external/internal stakeholders.

We Are Looking For Hardworking Engineers Who Have

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering


• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology


• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering


• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering


• Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology


• The ability and willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule


• At least two years of related working experience

We Would Also Prefer Engineers With The Following

• Experience in Utility, transmission operations, real-time operations, or a related field


• Previous Energy Management System (EMS) experience


• Transient/Voltage stability experience


• Programming Experience in C, C++, VBA, Perl, Python

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering

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Job Category: Engineering

Full-Time

Benefits

• The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $95,000 - $105,000.00 USD annually.


• In addition to base salary, you will also receive 7.5% shift differential.


• 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.

MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million people. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day.

See what MISO is all about!

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