Senior Operations Planning & Grid Reliability Leader

MISO Default Brand; Carmel, Eagan, Little Rock (IN, MN, AR); On-site; USD 162,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Vacation & sick time

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

MISO is seeking a senior Operations Planning leader to drive innovation and modernization of outage coordination and grid reliability from Carmel, IN. You will champion continuous improvement, automation, and data‑driven solutions across system operations, market operations, and external stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with preferred Master’s, and a proven track record in transmission/operations planning and cross‑functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Master’s degree in engineering, energy systems, business administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience in transmission planning, operations planning, and system operations required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills in fast‑paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing engineering team through accountability, technical excellence, and employee growth.
• Oversee the reliable and timely execution of transmission and generation outages in alignment with MISO Tariff, Business Practice Manuals, reliability standards, and operating procedures.
• Ensure engineering studies are accurate, well‑documented, technically sound, and completed according to QA/validation processes.
• Collaborate with system operations and market operations teams to strengthen coordination and continuous performance improvement.
• Drive enhancements in processes, tools, technology, automation, workflow efficiency, and data visibility to improve quality and customer experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Transmission Owners, Generator Operators, vendors, and neighboring RTOs to support effective communication and coordination.
• Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Represent Operations Planning in internal and external committees, working groups, and project teams.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, highly skilled workforce through performance management and development planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Master’s in Engineering / Energy Systems

Job description

MISO is seeking a senior Operations Planning leader to drive innovation and modernization of outage coordination and grid reliability from Carmel, IN. You will champion continuous improvement, automation, and data‑driven solutions across system operations, market operations, and external stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with preferred Master’s, and a proven track record in transmission/operations planning and cross‑functional leadership.