Power System Operations Engineer III

MISO Default Brand; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation

Sick time

Safe time

Job summary

MISO manages the electricity grid for the Central U.S. Our Real Time Operations group is where decisions are made in real time to keep flows within limits and reliability across the grid.

This role, Power System Operations Engineer III, is part of an Engineer in Reserve program with training toward a regular shift. Expect to work with EMS, ICCP, SCADA inputs and state estimator results, building foundational expertise in operations processes and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of four years of related work experience.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
• Experience in Utility/transmission operations or real-time operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and maintain the EMS and its inputs.
• Monitor inputs from ICCP and SCADA into the State Estimator.
• Produce contingency analysis results to support reliability and operations decisions.
• Support projects and discussions with operators and stakeholders.

Skills

Programming in C/C++/Python/VBA/Perl

EMS

SCADA

ICCP

State Estimator

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SCADA

ICCP

EMS

C/C++

Job description

As our Power System Operations Engineer III, 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 III, 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:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following:

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

• The ability and willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule
• At least four 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
• Transient/Voltage stability experience
• Programming Experience in C, C++, VBA, Perl, Python

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

See what MISO is all about!

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.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $110,000 - $120,000.00 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. 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.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

4 years:

related work experience

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