Economic Studies Engineer II

Engineer/Planner II – Economic Studies

Starting Salary Range: $100,000 - $117,500 - position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. As an Engineer/Planner II – Economic Studies, you will play a pivotal role in analyzing transmission expansions to mitigate energy market inefficiencies through advanced production cost modeling tools. You'll also help shape the grid of the future by developing innovative solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and building strong partnerships with MISO stakeholders. In this role, you will:

• Perform transmission planning studies and design strategies to align with state and federal policy requirements.
• Analyze operational scenarios in a simulated environment to identify potential challenges and opportunities.
• Assess the financial advantages for companies exploring MISO membership.

Within your first year as an Engineer/Planner II – Economic Studies, success will look like this:

• You demonstrated your ability to balance and prioritize multiple long-term projects to meet department objectives.
• You demonstrate your ability to support economic study work and collaborate with appropriate teams as needed.
• You developed and utilized an in-depth understanding of the policy and business drivers guiding the MISO transmission planning process(s).
• You built a network of colleagues within MISO and the industry.
• You demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and growth by actively engaging in stakeholder interactions and seeking mentorship opportunities.

We seek candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Two or more years of experience in electric energy resource planning, energy policy, electric power industry economics, power plant and transmission line modeling, or project management.

While not mandatory, the following attributes would be highly desirable:

• PROMOD, PROMOD Analysis Tool (PAT), PSS/E, Transmission Adequacy Reliability Assessment (TARA), Power BI, Large Language Model (LLM), SQL, Machine Learning (ML), Database Management, Microsoft Azure.
• Related economic transmission planning, compliance, regulatory standards, or expansion planning experience (required) or Related Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) or Regional Reliability Organization (RRO) experience.

Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry, from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. and using groundbreaking research and sophisticated technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it's what our immensely hard-working and dedicated team does every day.

MISO offers a comprehensive benefits package available on your first day of employment.

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