Transmission Planning Engineer I — Shape the Grid's Future

MISO; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Flexible benefits

Job summary

MISO is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to support the Expansion Planning team. The role involves studying transmission planning scenarios, reliability assessments, and participating in MTEP cycles to improve grid reliability across North America.

You will collaborate with members and stakeholders, mentor teammates, and contribute to initiatives that evolve the energy landscape while meeting NERC compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• ABET/equivalent electrical engineering degree.
• Experience in transmission planning preferred.
• Familiarity with NERC standards.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with MISO members and internal teams to support the MTEP cycle.
• Contribute to steady‑state and transient stability studies for reliable planning.
• Own key NERC compliance activities including standards such as TPL‑001‑4/5.
• Develop technical expertise while contributing to projects shaping the North American grid.

Skills

Transmission planning

Power system analysis

NERC compliance

Stability studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

MISO is seeking a Transmission Planning Engineer to support the Expansion Planning team. The role involves studying transmission planning scenarios, reliability assessments, and participating in MTEP cycles to improve grid reliability across North America.

You will collaborate with members and stakeholders, mentor teammates, and contribute to initiatives that evolve the energy landscape while meeting NERC compliance requirements.