Principal Engineer, Planning R&D — Grid Innovation Leader

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 146,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is seeking a Principal Engineer – Planning R&D in the US Midwest. The role focuses on evaluating technologies and system changes to strengthen grid reliability, combining deep power systems knowledge with industry insights to inform planning and operations.

You'll lead cross-disciplinary efforts across modeling, stability, and market dynamics, translating R&D findings into planning standards and practical workflows for future grid scenarios.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant, job-related experience.
• Experience with power system modeling and analysis, particularly power flow, and dynamic stability studies.
• Previous experience within the electric energy industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel analytical methods for R&D workflows.
• Create test benches and prototypes (PSCAD, ETRAN+) to support R&D.
• Define monitoring and validation processes linking planning analysis to operations.
• Translate R&D insights into updated planning standards and guidance.

Skills

Power system modeling

Power flow analysis

Dynamic stability analysis

Analytical mindset

Education

Masters in Electrical Engineering

Masters in Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

Masters in Computer Engineering

Masters in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

ETRAN+

SSR/SSAT

Job description

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is seeking a Principal Engineer – Planning R&D in the US Midwest. The role focuses on evaluating technologies and system changes to strengthen grid reliability, combining deep power systems knowledge with industry insights to inform planning and operations.

You'll lead cross-disciplinary efforts across modeling, stability, and market dynamics, translating R&D findings into planning standards and practical workflows for future grid scenarios.