Transmission Planning Engineer I

Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc.; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation

Sick time

Safe time

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to join the Expansion Planning team.

You will perform transmission planning studies and reliability assessments, supporting MTEP and ensuring grid reliability as energy landscapes evolve. You will collaborate with MISO members, industry stakeholders, and internal teams, mentor teammates, and contribute to planning initiatives across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with transmission planning or bulk electric system studies is a plus.
• Familiarity with NERC standards and planning requirements a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission planning studies and reliability assessments.
• Contribute to planning cycles and support MTEP initiatives.
• Collaborate across departments and mentor teammates.

Skills

Transmission planning

Power systems analysis

NERC compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power system analysis software

Job description

As a Transmission Planning Engineer on our Expansion Planning team, you'll work alongside MISO members and industry stakeholders to develop transmission solutions that become part of the MISO Transmission Expansion Plan (MTEP) — one of the industry's most important long-term planning efforts.

In this role, you'll perform a variety of transmission planning studies and reliability assessments that help ensure the grid remains reliable as the energy landscape continues to evolve. Your work will include steady-state, transient, and voltage stability analysis, project reviews, compliance assessments, and technical support for a variety of planning initiatives.

Beyond the technical work, you'll have opportunities to improve planning processes, collaborate across multiple departments, mentor teammates, and help solve some of the industry's most complex transmission planning challenges.

Within your first year, you'll:

• Build strong partnerships with MISO members and internal teams while supporting a successful MTEP planning cycle.
• Contribute to steady-state and transient stability studies that support reliable system planning.
• Take ownership of key NERC compliance responsibilities, including activities supporting standards such as TPL-001-4/5 and other applicable planning requirements.
• Continue developing your technical expertise while contributing to projects that shape the future of the North American electric grid.

We're looking for someone with:

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

It would be a plus if you have experience with:

• Transmission planning, expansion planning, or bulk electric system studies.
• Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) or Independent System Operator (ISO) operations or planning.
• Power system analysis software and transmission planning studies.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $71,000-$96,000 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.

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