Resource Adequacy Planner II

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation

Sick and safe time

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) in Carmel, Indiana, is looking for a Specialist to enhance modeling approaches that assess reliability risks. You will perform LOLE studies, refine QA/QC practices, and improve Resource Adequacy processes while working collaboratively with teams.

This role offers a base salary between $87,000 and $112,000, with eligibility for annual bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Join MISO to play a pivotal role in revolutionizing the transmission industry!

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant and related job experience.
• Experience with GADs, LOLE studies, or transmission planning is preferred.
• Related experience in Electric or Power Systems, ISO/RTOs, and capacity markets.

Responsibilities

• Support efforts to evaluate modeling approaches for reliability risks.
• Analyze LOLE studies and help refine QA/QC practices.
• Collaborate across teams to improve Resource Adequacy processes.

Skills

Relevant and related job experience

Capacity market experience

Probabilistic assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Description

In this position, you’ll help support efforts to evaluate and enhance modeling approaches that better capture reliability risks and assess the capacity value of both existing and emerging resources. You’ll perform and analyze LOLE studies, help refine QA/QC practices, and contribute to improvements that increase confidence in modeling outcomes. Your work will help inform ongoing accreditation efforts, policy discussions, and system enhancements.

You’ll also develop your technical perspective to interpret planning data across MISO and the broader industry, identifying trends and potential challenges. Along the way, you’ll also learn and receive support from your teammates—while collaborating across teams to continuously improve Resource Adequacy processes.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of energy. Apply today and join us in revolutionizing the transmission industry!

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $87,000-$112,000 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.

Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry, from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Using groundbreaking research and sophisticated technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million people throughout North America. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, and planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely hard‑working and dedicated team does every day.

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Join #TeamMISO to be a driving force as we build the grid of the future.

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Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors or better in Economics
• Bachelors or better in Computer Science
• Bachelors or better in Engineering

Experience

Required

• 2 years: Relevant and related job experience.

Preferred

• Related capacity market or powerflow experience
• Specific experience with any of the following: GADs, LOLE studies, probabilistic assessment, or transmission planning
• Previous resource adequacy, transmission planning, or RTO experience
• Related experience with Electric or Power Systems, Gas, Energy Industry, ISO/RTOs, capacity markets, and energy markets

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Job Category

Specialist

Full-Time