Senior Reliability Coordinator - NERC Certified System Operator (NCSO)

MIDCONTINENT INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATOR INC; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 138,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation

Sick time

Safe time

Job summary

MIDCONTINENT INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATOR INC is seeking a Senior Reliability Coordinator - NERC Certified System Operator (NCSO) in Carmel, IN. The role entails continuous data-driven analysis, real-time decision making, and coordination to keep the Bulk Electric System reliable on a 24x7 basis.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree (or 4+ years relevant experience), a current NERC/RC Certification (or ability to obtain it), and have 5+ years in related electrical disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Business, or other related field, or 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Current NERC/RC Certification or able to obtain before operating their assigned desk.
• Oral Board and Simulation Certification completed or post-hire.
• At least five years in electrical engineering, generation dispatch, transmission operations, merchant operations, generation planning, or power accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous analysis and adjustments to mitigate risks to MISO and stakeholders.
• Work 24x7 in Reliability Coordination to resolve transmission congestion and maintain Bulk Electric System reliability.
• Demonstrate situational awareness, independent judgement, and decisive actions in complex situations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Business, or related field

NERC/RC Certification

Job description

Senior Reliability Coordinator - NERC Certified System Operator (NCSO)

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: SENIO002843

• Posted : October 22, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Carmel, IN 46032, USA

Description

As our Senior Reliability Coordinator - NERC Certified System Operator (NCSO), you will help MISO conduct continuous analysis based on changing data, models, and make adjustments to mitigate potential risks to MISO and our stakeholders. Additionally, as this Senior Reliability Coordinator - NERC Certified System Operator (NCSO) position is in the Reliability Coordination function, you will be part of the team that works to resolve Transmission congestion to maintain the reliable operation of the interconnection on a 24x7 basis. In short, you will help maintain the integrity of, and the safe, reliable operation of, the Bulk Electric System. You will also have the opportunity to provide input on process improvement initiatives.

In one year as our Senior Reliability Coordinator - NERC Certified System Operator (NCSO), you will know you were successful if you can demonstrate situational awareness, the ability to exercise discretion, independent judgement, critical thinking, and the ability to act promptly and decisively in response to a variety of complex and unplanned situations.

We are looking for hardworking professionals who have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Business, or other related field OR have at least 4 years or more years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated successful completion of the Oral Board and Simulation Certification for their assigned functional desk following on-the-job training, or successful post hire completion of the Oral Board and Simulation Certification for their assigned functional desk
• A current NERC/RC Certification OR be able to obtain NERC Certification following on-the-job training prior to operating their assigned functional desk
• At least five years of work experience in one of the following areas: electrical engineering, generation system dispatch, transmission system operations, merchant operations, generation operational planning, or power accounting

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 $138,000.00 - $148,000.00 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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