Economic Studies Senior Engineer/Senior Planner

Starting Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000 - position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met.

As a Senior Engineer/Planner - 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 a Senior Engineer/Planner - Economic Studies, success will look like this:

• You demonstrate your ability to lead through economic study work from scope development to results finalization.
• You collaborate seamlessly with stakeholders and team members on data requests, showcasing strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• You create compelling and well-organized materials for presentations at PAC, PSC, RECBWG, and SPM stakeholder meetings.
• You efficiently address external customer inquiries in alignment with MISO processes and policies.
• 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:

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  We are looking for talented professionals who hold a bachelor's degree or higher in one of several engineering disciplines. Please refer to the list below for the qualifying degrees.

  
  
• Six 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).
• Related economic transmission planning, compliance, regulatory standards, or expansion planning experience (required) or Related Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) or Regional Reliability Organization (RRO) experience.

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

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.

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Bachelors of Public Policy (required)
Bachelors of Economics (required)
Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering (required)
Bachelors of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (required)
Bachelors of Electrical & Computer Engineering (required)
Bachelors of Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology (required)
Bachelors of Electronics Engineering Technology (required)
Bachelors of Electrical Engineering (required)
Bachelors of Computer Engineering (required)

Related economic transmission planning, compliance, regulatory standards, or expansion planning experience (required) or Related Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) or Regional Reliability Organization (RRO) experience. (preferred)
PROMOD, PROMOD Analysis Tool (PAT), PSS/E, Transmission Adequacy Reliability Assessment (TARA). (preferred)
6 years: *Six 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 (required)