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Power System Operations Engineer I

MISO Default Brand
Little Rock, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2025

As our Power System Operations Engineer I, you will be part of MISO’s Real Time Operations group…where the “rubber meets the road.” Our operators and engineers work collaboratively to make complex and quick decisions. This team coordinates the use of the transmission system by ensuring flows stay within prescribed limits and partners with transmission operators and neighboring reliability coordinators to maintain reliability.

You will also be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and availability of one of the most important Energy Management Systems (EMS) in the Eastern Interconnection.  You will monitor inputs from ICCP, SCADA into the State Estimator.  You will ensure accurate contingency analysis study results.  You will provide study results that assist in making MISO the most reliable, value-creating RTO.  You will have the opportunity to participate in projects that lead the way for the operations of the future.

In one year as our Power System Operations Engineer I, you will know you were successful if you have developed familiarity with the MISO footprint, built foundational expertise in maintaining the EMS and its inputs, can carry discussions about operations processes, and have established relationships with operators and external/internal stakeholders.

We are looking for hardworking engineers who have:

  • At least a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following:

  Electrical Engineering

  Computer Engineering

  Electrical Engineering Technology

  Electrical and Computer Engineering

  Electrical and Electronic Engineering

  Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

  • The ability and willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule

We would also prefer engineers with the following:

  • Experience in Utility, transmission operations, real-time operations, or a related field
  • Energy Management System (EMS) experience
  • Transient/Voltage stability experience
  • Programming experience in C, C , VBA, Perl, Python

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

See what MISO is all about!

MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million people. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day.

At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, available on your first day of employment.

Starting Salary Range:  $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 - position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met.  In addition to base salary, you will also receive 7.5% shift differential.

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