Energy Market Systems Engineer II

Energy Market Systems Engineer II – Mid continent Independent System Operator (MISO)

MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the central United States and Canada. Through groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our employees ensure cost‑effective power flows reliably to 45 million people by operating a wholesale power market that clears $25 billion in transactions per year. MISO operates the electricity grid, runs a robust energy market, and plans for a bright future – it’s what our talented and dedicated team does every day.

As an Energy Market Systems Engineer II
, you will be part of a highly skilled team at the core of MISO’s mission. The electric utility industry is facing exciting changes due to digitalization, decentralization, and decarbonization. Your work will help MISO maintain reliable and efficient energy‑market outcomes by ensuring a well‑designed and robust market system that meets the needs of our control‑room operations and customers.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate closely with Research & Development, Market Design, Market Operations, IT, and software vendors to design and develop practical and effective technical solutions, including new system enhancements and market products.
• Investigate market outcomes, troubleshoot system issues, and manage a wide range of operational and customer inquiries.
• Work on major projects such as market‑clearing engine re‑design, distributed energy resource integration, FERC Order 881 (ambient‑adjusted ratings), and enhancements to storage and demand‑side resource optimization.

In one year as our Energy Market Systems Engineer II, you will know you were successful if:

• You independently support the energy market system by answering inquiries, investigating market outcomes, and testing market‑system software.
• You have developed relationships with key customers and support teams to enable collaborative issue investigation and solution development.
• You develop creative solutions that propel MISO operations into the future.

• 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.
• At least two years of utility, transmission operations, real‑time operations, or related experience.

• Market system applications, unit commitment and dispatch, EMS applications, model development, software testing, or operational support experience.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $87,000.00–$ USD annually. The range is provided in accordance with state and local pay‑transparency legislation. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus based on individual performance and company objectives.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), vacation, sick and safe time, and more, available from your first day of employment.

Apply today for this great opportunity to help us keep the lights on!

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Information Technology – Utilities