Senior Electrical Engineer; FRES

Senior Forward Reliability Engineering & Support Engineer

Our Senior Forward Reliability Engineering & Support Engineer will collaborate within the organization to review and develop processes or systems to support effective management of the electric grid.

You will work in an environment of next‑day analysis that focuses on the operation of the Bulk Electric System tomorrow rather than real‑time actions or long‑term transmission planning. You will also prepare the electric system for expected operating conditions a day ahead, working through collaboration with multiple departments internal to MISO, member utilities, and external resources.

As a Senior Forward Reliability Engineering & Support Engineer, you will analyze the power system, apply techniques learned in school or through career experience, and make changes to the operating plan to ensure a successful operating day. You will also design future processes to ensure compatibility within MISO and external customers, with projects driven by industry changes or new software requirements.

• Demonstrate proficiency in group tools and processes that are operated by Forward Reliability Engineering & Support and perform inter‑department handoffs without assistance
• Change at least one process or tool that alters our analysis or inter‑department handoff

• At least a 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
• Five or more years of experience in the energy industry, including utility, transmission operations, transmission planning, power system studies, real‑time operations, or related experience
• Two years of experience utilizing power flow tools such as EMS security applications, TARA, PSS/E, POM, or DSATools
• Experience with steady‑state power flow analysis
• Experience with stability studies
• Ability and willingness to be available after hours or weekends to support shift needs that may arise

• Experience with programming languages such as C, Python, SQL

The base salary compensation range for this role is $ – $ USD annually. The position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. MISO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment.

Job Category:
Engineer. Full‑time position.

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