Power System Operations Engineer I

MISO

$80K — $90K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Ability and willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
  • Preferred experience in utility, transmission operations, or real-time operations.
  • Previous experience with Energy Management Systems (EMS).
  • Familiarity with transient and voltage stability concepts.
  • Programming skills in C, C++, VBA, Perl, or Python.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the Real Time Operations group to make quick operational decisions.
  • Coordinate transmission system use and maintain flow within prescribed limits.
  • Maintain accuracy and availability of the Energy Management System (EMS).
  • Monitor inputs from ICCP and SCADA into the State Estimator.
  • Assist in conducting contingency analysis studies and provide results for operational reliability.
  • Build foundational expertise in MISO's operational processes and EMS functionality.
  • Establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401k.
  • Vacation, sick, and safe time available from the first day of employment.
  • 7.5% shift differential for rotating shift positions.
  • Eligibility for an annual bonus based on performance and company objectives.
Full Job Description
As our Power System Operations Engineer I, you will be part of MISO's Real Time Operations group...where the "rubber meets the road." Our operators and engineers work collaboratively to make complex and quick decisions. This team coordinates the use of the transmission system by ensuring flows stay within prescribed limits and partners with transmission operators and neighboring reliability coordinators to maintain reliability.

This position will be an Engineer in Reserve position where you will have the opportunity to train and hone your skills until you qualify and a shift position opens. You will also be responsible for learning how to maintain the accuracy and availability of one of the most important Energy Management Systems (EMS) in the Eastern Interconnection. You will train to be able to monitor inputs from ICCP, SCADA into the State Estimator. Your training will teach you how to obtain accurate contingency analysis study results. You will provide study results that assist in making MISO the most reliable, value-creating RTO. You will have the opportunity to participate in projects that lead the way for the operations of the future.

In one year as our Power System Operations Engineer I, you will know you were successful if you developed familiarity with the MISO footprint, built foundational expertise in maintaining the EMS and its inputs, can carry discussions about operations processes, and have established relationships with operators and external/internal stakeholders.

We are looking for hardworking engineers who have:
  • At least a Bachelor's degree in any of the following:

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
  • The ability and willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule

We would also prefer engineers with the following:
  • Experience in Utility, transmission operations, real-time operations, or a related field
  • Previous Energy Management System (EMS) experience
  • Transient/Voltage stability experience
  • Programming Experience in C, C++, VBA, Perl, Python

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 USD annually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, and qualifications/experience. In addition to base salary, you will also receive 7.5% shift differential.

Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment.

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