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 with a focus different from Real‑Time actions or Long‑Term Transmission Planning. You can apply your power system knowledge and make measurable, realized, and direct impact toward the operation of the Bulk Electric System tomorrow.

You will also be part of a team that prepares the electric system for expected operating conditions a day ahead of what system conditions are expected. This is done 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 through techniques you have learned in school or through career experience and make changes to the operating plan to ensure a successful operating day. Additionally, you will design future processes to ensure compatibility within MISO and external customers. These projects may meet exciting industry changes or be driven by new software requirements.

• You have demonstrated proficiency in group tools and processes operated by Forward Reliability Engineering & Support and inter‑department handoffs without assistance.
• You have changed at least one process or tool that changes 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 utilizing power flow tools such as EMS security applications, TARA, PSS/E, POM, or DSATools.
• Steady‑state power flow analysis experience.
• Stability study experience.
• Able and willing to be available after hours or weekends to support shift needs that may arise.

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

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

Base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $ – $ USD annually. The salary range is inclusive of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. The benefits package includes 401(k), vacation, sick and safe time, and is available on your first day of employment.

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