Engineer II Electricity Markets Research and Development

Help power the grid and shape the future of electricity markets!Are you an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working with data, and building tools that make a real-world impact? In this role as MISO’s Engineer II on our Markets Research and Development team, you’ll help improve how electricity markets operate and how the power grid runs, supporting reliable energy for millions of people. You’ll also partner with experts across the organization to study operational events, evaluate ideas to improve market operations and efficiency, develop tools, and generate simulation results that support data-driven decision making. Your work will directly influence how electricity markets evolve and adapt to transformative changes ongoing in the electricity industry.As MISO’s Markets Research and Development Engineer II, you will: Apply power engineering and operations research skills to explore innovative options and recommend solutions.Gather and examine complex datasets to understand how markets and grid operations are performing.Build and maintain models and simulation tools to simulate and test electricity market solutionsCollaborate with teams across the organization to tackle challenges and strategically improve the electricity marketsDevelop and refine algorithms that help make market and grid operations more efficient and reliableClearly document and present findings through reports, charts, and presentations to communicate insights effectively and accuratelyTo be successful as our Markets Research and Development Engineer II you should have: A Bachelor’s Degree electrical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering technology, electrical and computer engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, or electronics and computer engineering technology power systems, operations research, or a related technical field and at least 2 years of experience.Master’s Degree or PhD preferred.One to two years within any of the following: electricity market design, operations, or research and development; electricity market analysis; or system planning and development in an academic and/or professional setting.Preferred experience that includes quantitative analysis, applying or developing optimization algorithms, and power system modeling and simulation.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 through use of groundbreaking research and advanced 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 hardworking and dedicated team does every day. The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $96,000 - $113,000 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.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.#DiscoverMISO #MISOCareers #lifeatMISO #weareMISOMISO, What We Do#LI-ONSITE#LI-JH1QualificationsEDUCATIONPhD or betterMasters or betterBachelors or better in Electronics Engineering Technology or related fieldBachelors or better in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related fieldBachelors or better in Electrical & Computer Engineering or related fieldBachelors or better in Electrical Engineering Technology or related fieldBachelors or better in Computer Engineering or related fieldBachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related fieldEXPERIENCE1 year: Experience with any one of the following: electricity market design, operations, or research and development; electricity market analysis; or system planning and development in an academic and/or professional setting.Job SummaryRequisition Number: ENGII002570Job Category: EngineeringSchedule: Full-Time