Sr Engineer System Modeling

MISO; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

MISO in Minnesota is seeking a Transmission Modeling Engineer to build and maintain models that support reliability, economics, and policy studies, collaborating with Transmission Owners, Balancing Authorities, and RTOs. You will help ensure accurate data and support regulatory filings.

Role requires power system modeling expertise and experience with PSSE, MUST, TARA, TSAT, and related tools, plus familiarity with FERC/NERC requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical and Computer Engineering.
• Four years of related energy industry experience (eight preferred) with Transmission Owners, Generator Owners, Balancing Authorities, RTOs, or Planning Coordinators.
• Power system modeling experience, including power flow and dynamic simulation tools such as PSSE, MUST, TARA, TSAT.
• Exposure to power system planning, bulk electric system operations, substation design, or protection/control engineering.
• Experience supporting FERC/NERC compliance evidence.

Responsibilities

• Build, update, and maintain transmission and generation models supporting reliability, economic, and policy studies through collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders, including Transmission Owners, Generator Owners, Balancing Authorities, Balancing Authorities, and RTOs/PCs.
• Lead and support ERAG MMWG model development, data management, case preparation, and reporting along with modeling work associated with planning-related NERC compliance filings (MOD, TPL), ensuring adherence to OATT/Tariff and FERC/NERC requirements.
• Provide comprehensive technical engineering support for internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate modeling data submissions.
• Analyze highly complex system data, identify and mitigate modeling risks, and implement engineering solutions.
• Make timely decisions affecting the design, scheduling, and completion of projects that may affect multiple departments or the division.
• Contribute to and influence complex projects requiring coordination across multiple departments and divisions.

Skills

Power system modeling

Power flow analysis

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Siemens PSS/E

GE PSLF

Powertech PSA

Siemens MUST

TARA

VSAT

TSAT

PSCAD

Siemens MOD

MISO Model Manager

Oracle

HABITAT

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Build, update, and maintain transmission and generation models supporting reliability, economic, and policy studies through collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders, including Transmission Owners, Generator Owners, Balancing Authorities, RTOs/PCs.
• Lead and support ERAG MMWG model development, data management, case preparation, and reporting along with modeling work associated with planning-related NERC compliance filings (MOD, TPL), ensuring adherence to OATT/Tariff and FERC/NERC requirements.
• Provide comprehensive technical engineering support for internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate modeling data submissions.
• Analyze highly complex system data, identify and mitigate modeling risks, and implement engineering solutions.
• Make timely decisions affecting the design, scheduling, and completion of projects that may affect multiple departments or the division.
• Contribute to and influence complex projects requiring coordination across multiple departments and divisions.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical and Computer Engineering.
• Four years of related energy industry experience (eight preferred) with Transmission Owners, Generator Owners, Balancing Authorities, RTOs, or Planning Coordinators.
• Power system modeling experience, including power flow and dynamic simulation tools such as PSSE, MUST, TARA, TSAT.
• Exposure to power system planning, bulk electric system operations, substation design, or protection/control engineering.
• Experience supporting FERC/NERC compliance evidence.

Technical Skills

• Power system modeling; power flow, voltage, and dynamic analysis.
• Tools: Siemens PSS/E, GE PSLF, Powertech PSA tools, Siemens MUST, TARA, VSAT, TSAT, PSCAD, Siemens MOD, MISO Model Manager.
• Database experience (Oracle, HABITAT).
• Understanding of NERC & FERC regulatory requirements.
• UNIX, Windows, Linux administration.
• Python, Java, SQL, PL/SQL, and scripting languages.

What Success Looks Like

Within one year, the successful candidate consistently delivers high quality modeling outputs, integrates seamlessly with evolving processes, leads core modeling work and projects, and demonstrates growth in both technical depth and understanding of MISO's strategic priorities. They collaborate effectively across teams, champion process improvements, and contribute to the organization's culture of curiosity and continuous advancement.

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $124,000-149,000 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.

Benefits

Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. MISO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment. Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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