Senior Intermediate Planning Engineer

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 127,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is seeking a Senior Engineer – Intermediate Planning to bridge long-term transmission planning and near-term operations. You’ll focus on the 18–24-month horizon, developing reliability strategies that support large-load step-ups and system readiness.

In this role you’ll collaborate across Planning, Markets, Operations, and Resource Adequacy to translate complex studies into practical solutions and ensure data flows enable timely, well-informed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering with 6+ years of power system planning/operations experience.
• Experience with PSS/E power flow and TARA applications.
• Strong knowledge of power system analysis and transmission reliability concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform 18–24-month horizon planning studies and firm-service recommendations.
• Conduct power system studies using PSS/E and TARA, incl. stability analyses.
• Develop near-term strategies to maximize transmission system capabilities.
• Coordinate study scope and results across multiple planning and operations teams.
• Improve data flow and transparency to support timely, well-informed decisions.

Skills

PSS/E power flow

TARA analysis

data analysis

cross-functional collaboration

automation scripting

Education

Bachelors in Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

Bachelors in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Bachelors in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering Technology

Bachelors in Computer Engineering

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

TARA

DSA tools

Job description

Description

As a Senior Engineer – Intermediate Planning, you’ll help MISO bridge the critical space between long‑term transmission planning and real‑time operations. Your work will focus on the 18–24‑month planning horizon, developing transmission and reliability strategies that support Large Load Step‑Up Service while helping ensure the grid is prepared for rapidly changing system needs.

This is a highly collaborative role where you’ll work across System Planning, Markets, Operations, Resource Adequacy, Generator Interconnection, and Load Integration to turn complex technical studies and system information into practical, coordinated solutions.

How You’ll Make an Impact

In This Role, You Will

• Perform Intermediate Planning studies across the 18–24-month horizon, including Firm Service Step‑Up analyses and staged firm‑service recommendations tied to system upgrades and readiness milestones.
• Conduct power system studies using tools such as PSS/E and TARA, including power flow modeling, contingency analysis, transfer analysis, transient and voltage stability, and other reliability assessments.
• Develop near‑term strategies that maximize the capabilities of the existing transmission system while maintaining reliable grid performance.
• Coordinate study scope, assumptions, inputs, and results across Expansion Planning, Generator Interconnection, Load Integration, Markets, Forward Operations, Operations, and Resource Adequacy.
• Improve the flow of data and information between teams, creating greater transparency and supporting timely, well‑informed decisions.

In Your First Year, You’ll Know You’re Successful If You:

• Become a trusted technical partner across Planning, Markets, and Operations for MISO's emerging Intermediate Planning work.
• Successfully perform and communicate 18–24‑month reliability studies supporting large‑load integration and Firm Service Step‑Up needs.
• Help strengthen the connection between long‑term planning decisions and near‑term operational readiness.
• Improve coordination, data transparency, and process alignment across multiple MISO teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology.
• At least six (6) years of related power system planning or operations experience.
• Experience with PSS/E power flow and TARA applications.
• Strong understanding of power system analysis and transmission reliability concepts.
• Ability to analyze complex scenarios, identify problems, evaluate data, and develop technically sound recommendations.

It Would Be a Plus If You Have

• Experience with DSA tools or other power system analysis software.
• Experience writing scripts or developing automation to improve engineering or analytical processes.
• Knowledge of NERC and FERC regulatory and compliance requirements.

At MISO, your work helps ensure the reliable operation and continued evolution of one of the world's largest and most complex electric grids. In this role, you'll have an opportunity to help shape how MISO responds to rapidly growing large‑load demand while strengthening the connection between where the grid is headed and what it needs to reliably deliver today.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $127,000-$152,000 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 Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
• Bachelors or better in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Bachelors or better in Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering Technology
• Bachelors or better in Computer Engineering
• Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering

Experience

Required

• Ability to analyze complex scenarios, identify problems, evaluate data, and develop technically sound recommendations.
• Strong understanding of power system analysis and transmission reliability concepts.
• Experience with PSS/E power flow and TARA applications.
• 6 years: Related power system planning or operations experience.

Preferred

• Knowledge of NERC and FERC regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Experience writing scripts or developing automation to improve engineering or analytical processes.
• Experience with DSA tools or other power system analysis software.

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Job Category: Engineering

Full-Time