What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Planning Engineer position at MISO Default Brand?
Starting Salary Range: $133,500 - $143,500 – position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met.
In MISO’s Senior Planning Engineer role, you’ll guide and teach process improvements in interregional planning while collaborating with cross-functional teams—spanning areas within MISO including Expansion Planning, Economic Planning, and Cost Allocation. With massive transmission projects on the horizon, you’ll work closely with MISO stakeholders and others in our industry to chart our course forward. This is your chance to lead the redefinition of our transmission landscape and make a lasting impact on the future of energy!
Our Senior Planning Engineer will have the expertise and passion to steer impactful decisions; along with:
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in one of several engineering disciplines (see qualifying degrees below).
- At least six years of experience in power system planning or operations.
- Experience with PSS/E power flow and MUST applications or knowledge of TSAT, VSAT, TARA, or POM power system analysis software.
While not required, major bonus points for:
- Master’s degree
What does success look like? Success will be the demonstrated ability to:
- Act as a technical liaison and subject matter expert (SME) between MISO and neighboring RTOs on reliability and transfer analysis matters.
- Mentor both technical and non-technical staff to enhance team performance and foster professional growth.
- Stay informed by reviewing industry publications and studies to uncover key insights in interregional transmission planning and transfer analysis.
- Inspect MISO’s transmission plans and neighboring systems’ plans, collaborate with stakeholders, and incorporate their feedback into interregional transmission plans.
- Present technical details to stakeholders with clarity and transparency.
- Facilitate collaboration across System Planning and other departments to develop models and scenarios, synthesize results from reliability, transfer, and economic analyses, and quantify project benefits.
This is your opportunity to shape the future of energy. Apply today and join us in revolutionizing the transmission industry!
At MISO, we offer a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, available on your first day of employment.
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Salary : $133,500 - $143,500
