Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
Grid Research Principal Engineer
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), Eagan, Minnesota, United States
Grid Research Principal Engineer – MISO
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
invites a senior engineer to pioneer research that enables reliable operation of the future grid.
What You’ll Do
Apply expertise in Energy Management Systems (EMS) and advanced power flow to evaluate options, visualize outcomes, develop innovative approaches, and provide well‑informed recommendations.
Analyze and recommend solutions using advanced power flow and dynamic stability modeling tools (e.g., PSS/E, VSAT).
Lead engineering studies and pilots that advance grid reliability functions such as voltage/frequency stability, congestion management, and control room technologies.
Provide thought leadership on IBRs, DERs, and other emerging grid technologies, framing business impact‑driven research.
Collaborate with Operations and R&D teams to evaluate technologies and develop actionable insights from grid data.
Advise industry working groups, task forces, and stakeholder committees with technical expertise and research findings.
Support projects such as Large Load Integration, Grid Enhancing Technologies, DERs, and related issues impacting reliable grid operations.
What You’ll Bring
8+ years of real world/applied experience in the electric power industry, preferably with utilities, RTOs/ISOs, or control room grid operations.
Proven experience applying electric power research in industry, academic, or lab settings with a track record of delivering practical solutions that create measurable business or industry value.
Experience with power flow analysis and bulk power grid dynamic modeling and simulation – required.
Experience with real‑time grid operations technology including EMS, SCADA, state estimator, and real‑time contingency analysis – required.
Experience with phasor measurement unit data and wide‑area measurement applications.
Subject matter expertise with IBRs, DERs, and emerging transmission technology such as power flow controls, dynamic line ratings, and topology optimization.
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. PhD preferred but not required.
Success In The First Year Looks Like
Staying up to date on emerging grid technologies—IBRs, large loads, DERs, advanced transmission technologies—to evaluate operational impacts and define key research questions.
Building familiarity with MISO’s reliability tools and systems, including EMS, power flow modeling, and dynamic stability modeling techniques to support high‑quality research.
Collaborating with Operations teams to define research needs related to large load integration and developing a research agenda and pilot or demonstration projects.
Benefits Base salary range: $152,000–$173,000 USD annually. Eligible for an annual bonus. Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), vacation, sick leave, and first‑day employment benefits.
Company Overview MISO manages the electricity superhighway across the Central U.S. Through research and advanced technology, our employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the grid, running a robust energy market, and planning for a bright future is what our dedicated team does every day.
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invites a senior engineer to pioneer research that enables reliable operation of the future grid.
What You’ll Do
Apply expertise in Energy Management Systems (EMS) and advanced power flow to evaluate options, visualize outcomes, develop innovative approaches, and provide well‑informed recommendations.
Analyze and recommend solutions using advanced power flow and dynamic stability modeling tools (e.g., PSS/E, VSAT).
Lead engineering studies and pilots that advance grid reliability functions such as voltage/frequency stability, congestion management, and control room technologies.
Provide thought leadership on IBRs, DERs, and other emerging grid technologies, framing business impact‑driven research.
Collaborate with Operations and R&D teams to evaluate technologies and develop actionable insights from grid data.
Advise industry working groups, task forces, and stakeholder committees with technical expertise and research findings.
Support projects such as Large Load Integration, Grid Enhancing Technologies, DERs, and related issues impacting reliable grid operations.
What You’ll Bring
8+ years of real world/applied experience in the electric power industry, preferably with utilities, RTOs/ISOs, or control room grid operations.
Proven experience applying electric power research in industry, academic, or lab settings with a track record of delivering practical solutions that create measurable business or industry value.
Experience with power flow analysis and bulk power grid dynamic modeling and simulation – required.
Experience with real‑time grid operations technology including EMS, SCADA, state estimator, and real‑time contingency analysis – required.
Experience with phasor measurement unit data and wide‑area measurement applications.
Subject matter expertise with IBRs, DERs, and emerging transmission technology such as power flow controls, dynamic line ratings, and topology optimization.
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. PhD preferred but not required.
Success In The First Year Looks Like
Staying up to date on emerging grid technologies—IBRs, large loads, DERs, advanced transmission technologies—to evaluate operational impacts and define key research questions.
Building familiarity with MISO’s reliability tools and systems, including EMS, power flow modeling, and dynamic stability modeling techniques to support high‑quality research.
Collaborating with Operations teams to define research needs related to large load integration and developing a research agenda and pilot or demonstration projects.
Benefits Base salary range: $152,000–$173,000 USD annually. Eligible for an annual bonus. Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), vacation, sick leave, and first‑day employment benefits.
Company Overview MISO manages the electricity superhighway across the Central U.S. Through research and advanced technology, our employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the grid, running a robust energy market, and planning for a bright future is what our dedicated team does every day.
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