Senior Transmission Planning Engineer (18–24 Month Horizon)

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 127,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401k, vacation, sick time

Job summary

MISO invites applications for a Senior Engineer – Intermediate Planning to bridge long‑term transmission planning and real‑time operations. You’ll focus on the 18–24‑month horizon, developing transmission and reliability strategies to support Large Load Step‑Up Service while ensuring grid readiness.

This highly collaborative role works across Planning, Markets, Operations, and Generator Interconnection to translate complex studies into practical solutions and timely decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform Intermediate Planning studies across the 18–24-month horizon, including Firm Service Step‑Up analyses.
• Conduct power system studies using PSS/E and TARA, including power flow modeling and reliability assessments.
• Develop near‑term strategies to maximize existing transmission capabilities while ensuring reliability.
• Coordinate study scope, inputs, and results across multiple planning and operations teams.

Skills

PSS/E power flow

TARA

Power system analysis

Transmission reliability

DSA tools

Automation scripting

NERC compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

Tools

PSS/E

TARA

DSA tools

Job description

MISO invites applications for a Senior Engineer – Intermediate Planning to bridge long‑term transmission planning and real‑time operations. You’ll focus on the 18–24‑month horizon, developing transmission and reliability strategies to support Large Load Step‑Up Service while ensuring grid readiness.

This highly collaborative role works across Planning, Markets, Operations, and Generator Interconnection to translate complex studies into practical solutions and timely decisions.