Energy Market Systems Engineer II

Energy Market Systems Engineer II

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MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the central United States and Canada. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure cost‑effective power flows reliably to 45 million people by operating a wholesale power market that clears $25 billion in transactions per year.

As an Energy Market Systems Engineer II, you will be part of a highly skilled team at the core of MISO’s mission. The electric utility industry is facing exciting changes due to digitalization, decentralization, and decarbonization of the electric system, and MISO’s Energy Market Systems Engineer team is looking to meet those challenges head‑on. You will help MISO maintain reliable and efficient energy market outcomes by ensuring a well‑designed and robust market system that effectively meets the needs of our control room operations and MISO customers.

In this role you will collaborate closely with Research & Development, Market Design, Market Operations, IT, and our software vendors to design and develop practical and effective technical solutions, including the development of new system enhancements and market products. You will also investigate market outcomes, troubleshoot system issues, and leverage in‑depth knowledge to manage a wide range of operational and customer inquiries.

You will also have the opportunity to work on major projects such as market‑clearing engine redesign, distributed energy resources integration, FERC Order 881 on ambient‑adjusted ratings, and enhancements to storage and demand‑side resource optimization.

• Independently support the energy market system by answering inquiries, investigating market outcomes, and testing market system software
• Develop relationships with key customers and support teams to enable collaborative issue investigation and solution development
• Develop creative solutions to propel MISO operations into the future

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
• At least two years of utility, transmission operations, real‑time operations, or related experience

• Market system applications, unit commitment and dispatch, EMS applications, model development, software testing, or operational support experience

Base salary range: $87,000 – $112,000 USD annually. Base salary range is disclosed in accordance with state or local pay‑transparency legislation. Salary may vary based on location, individual competencies, education, and experience.

Position is also eligible for an annual bonus based on performance and company objectives. MISO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), vacation, sick and safe time, available starting on day one.