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Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) · 13 hours ago

Principal Engineer Grid Research and Development

Twin Cities Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$152K/yr - $173K/yr

8+ years exp

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is seeking a Grid Research Principal Engineer to lead the advancement of innovative solutions that support reliable operations of the future grid. This role will provide critical technical expertise, drive applied research initiatives, and collaborate across internal teams and external stakeholders to address complex grid reliability challenges.

Electrical DistributionEnergyNon Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jennifer Helle, PHR

Responsibilities

Apply your expertise in Energy Management Systems (EMS) and advanced power flow engineering to evaluate options, visualize potential 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, etc.)

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, leveraging your technical expertise in advising, framing, and delivering 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, research findings, and insights

Support projects such as Large Load Integration, Grid Enhancing Technologies, DERs, and other related issues impacting reliable grid operations

Qualification

Power flow analysisDynamic modelingEnergy Management SystemsInverter-Based ResourcesDistributed Energy ResourcesPhasor measurement unitsElectric power industry experienceResearch skillsCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

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 Energy Management Systems (EMS); (SCADA, state estimator, real-time contingency analysis) – required

Experience with phasor measurement unit data and wide-area measurement (WAMs) 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, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

Preferred

PhD preferred, but not required

Benefits

401k

Vacation

Sick and safe time

Company

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

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MISO is the electric grid operator for the central United States.

Founded in 2001

Carmel, Indiana, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.misoenergy.org/

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