Power Systems Engineer II - Seams Administration

Midcontinent-Independent-System; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MISO is seeking a Power Systems Engineer II to help Operators and neighboring grid partners perform accurate coordination of congestion and transmission to ensure safe, efficient, and predictable real-time system operations across regional boundaries.

In one year you will independently coordinate Seams processes (AFC, IDC, NNL, flowgates) with accuracy, build strong relationships with Operators, Market personnel, and neighboring RTOs, and contribute to at least one significant improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with comfort working with complex system data.
• Excellent communication and collaborative mindset with willingness to support rotating on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain core Seams processes (AFC, IDC, NNL, flowgates) with accuracy and timeliness.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with MISO Operators, Market personnel, and neighboring RTO counterparts.
• Contribute meaningfully to at least one improvement initiative, process enhancement, or cross-team project.
• Communicate effectively and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Electrical Engineering Technology or related

Tools

PSS/e

TARA

MUST

Job description

As our Power Systems Engineer II, you will help MISO’s Operators and neighboring grid partners perform accurate, reliable congestion and transmission coordination so they can ensure safe, efficient, and predictable real‑time system operations across regional boundaries.

In one year as our Power Systems Engineer II, you will know you’re successful if:

• You can independently coordinate and maintain core Seams processes (AFC, IDC, NNL, flowgates) with accuracy and timeliness
• You have built strong, trusted relationships with MISO Operators, Market personnel, and neighboring RTO counterparts
• You have contributed meaningfully to at least one improvement initiative, process enhancement, or cross‑team project
• You communicate effectively and consistently deliver high‑quality work with minimal supervision

We are looking for engineers who have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline
• Two or more years of related work experience
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work comfortably with complex system data, paired with curiosity and adaptability to learn and collaborate across internal and external teams.
• Excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the willingness to support a rotating on‑call schedule depending on level.
• Experience with power systems modeling tools such as PSS/e, TARA, MUST, or similar platforms.

We would also prefer engineers who have completed power systems/related coursework in their degree program.

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 $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 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.

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