Advisor II Research and Development

Location:

Carmel, IN 46032;
Eagan, MN 55121;
Little Rock, AR 72211 (USA).

The Grid Research & Development (Grid R&D) Advisor II combines energy‑related engineering expertise with grid operations business acumen to assess impacts of emerging grid technologies and engineering studies. The role advances the Grid R&D team’s goal of developing innovative solutions or prototypes that enhance reliable grid operations in MISO’s transitioning fleet.

As more inverter‑based resources (IBRs), large loads such as data centers, distributed energy resources (DERs), and emerging transmission technologies are integrated into the grid, the Advisor II collaborates with operations subject matter experts, internal and external stakeholders, and research partners to gather information, track emerging issues, frame research objectives, and deliver research projects that evolve grid operation functions—including balancing, frequency and voltage stability, congestion management, real‑time and forward reliability, grid monitoring and communication, and advanced control‑room capabilities and tools.

• Keep current on emerging grid technologies such as renewable energy sources, large loads, and transmission advancements to identify potential impacts on operations and define research questions.
• Leverage knowledge of real‑time grid operations processes and technologies—including Energy Management Systems (EMS), advanced power‑flow analysis, and grid‑enhancing technology—to conduct effective research.
• Manage studies and projects to improve grid reliability in areas such as balancing electricity supply, maintaining stability, managing congestion, and enhancing grid monitoring and control‑room capabilities.
• Analyze grid data, distill insights, and develop recommendations that enable Operations to make informed decisions.
• Work across teams to translate research and innovation into business value.
• Contribute to project, team, and departmental planning, including working with customers and partners to articulate hypothesized research outcomes and relative priorities of activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Power, Energy‑related Engineering, Power Systems, Power Electronics, or a related field (required)
• Master’s or Ph.D. preferred
• At least 8 years of working experience in the electric power industry (required)
• Utilities, RTO/ISO, and Grid Operation experiences (preferred)
• 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 (preferred)
• Comprehension of complex business scenarios, including the ability to define problems, collect & analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and insights.
• Ability to develop, communicate, and coordinate project plans and projects at a high level.
• Skills and capabilities in at least three of the following areas:
  • Power System Engineering; power‑flow analysis, dynamic system modeling, stability system analysis, and simulation of the bulk power grid and associated tools
  • Inverter‑Based Resources such as solar photovoltaic systems, wind energy, energy storage systems, and other related systems
  • Energy Management Systems (EMS); SCADA, state estimator, and real‑time contingency analysis
  • Development or application of advanced analytics, machine learning, or similar methods
  • Applied Research orientation

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 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, and planning for a bright future—this is what our immensely hardworking and dedicated team does every day.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $144,000 - $165,000 USD annually. Base salary range for this…