Transmission Planning Engineer I

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary transparency

Annual bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer for the Expansion Planning Team in Minnesota. You will collaborate with MISO members and industry stakeholders to develop transmission solutions for the MTEP, perform planning studies, and provide technical support across planning initiatives.

Responsibilities include analyses (steady‑state, transient, voltage stability), project reviews for NERC TPL‑001‑4/5 compliance, and mentoring teammates as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Experience with transmission planning, expansion planning, or bulk electric system studies.
• Knowledge of NERC standards such as TPL‑001‑4/5 and other planning requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop transmission solutions for the MTEP in collaboration with MISO members and stakeholders.
• Conduct steady‑state, transient, and voltage stability analyses to support reliable system planning.
• Review and assess projects for compliance with NERC standards such as TPL‑001‑4/5 and other planning requirements.
• Provide technical support across planning initiatives and multiple departments.
• Build strong partnerships with MISO members and internal teams during the MTEP planning cycle.
• Take ownership of key NERC compliance responsibilities.
• Continue developing technical expertise while contributing to projects that shape the future of the North American electric grid.
• Improve planning processes and mentor teammates as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related field

Tools

Power system analysis software

Job description

Transmission Planning Engineer – Expansion Planning Team.
As a Transmission Planning Engineer on our Expansion Planning team, you will collaborate with MISO members and industry stakeholders to develop transmission solutions that become part of the MISO Transmission Expansion Plan (MTEP). You will perform a variety of planning studies and reliability assessments—steady‑state, transient, and voltage stability analysis—as well as project reviews, compliance assessments, and technical support for a variety of planning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop transmission solutions for the MTEP in collaboration with MISO members and stakeholders.
• Conduct steady‑state, transient, and voltage stability analyses to support reliable system planning.
• Review and assess projects for compliance with NERC standards such as TPL‑001‑4/5 and other planning requirements.
• Provide technical support across planning initiatives and multiple departments.
• Build strong partnerships with MISO members and internal teams during the MTEP planning cycle.
• Take ownership of key NERC compliance responsibilities.
• Continue developing technical expertise while contributing to projects that shape the future of the North American electric grid.
• Improve planning processes and mentor teammates as needed.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.

Preferred experience:

• 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.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $71,000–$96,000 USD annually (transparent with state/local pay legislation).
• Eligibility for an annual bonus tied to individual performance and company objectives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), vacation, sick time, and safe time available from your first day of employment.

EEO Statement

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