Electrical Engineer(PSSe)

MISO Energy - Eagan, MN

Full-time

Eagan, MN

About the position

As a Seams Engineer at MISO Energy, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and processing flowgate requests, applying advanced power engineering concepts, and engineering solutions for initiatives that impact multiple departments and companies. This position involves maintaining and analyzing various models and collaborating on new initiatives to optimize transmission access and market processes, while also participating in critical transmission upgrade studies to enhance cross-border reliability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, review, and process flowgate requests from MISO operations, stakeholders, and transmission providers.
• Apply advanced power engineering concepts to evaluate complex data and recommend multiple solutions.
• Engineer solutions for Seams initiatives affecting multiple departments and companies.
• Maintain and analyze Available Flowgate Capacity (AFC) models, Interchange Distribution Calculator (IDC), and Native Network Load (NNL) processes.
• Perform and coordinate AFC modeling utilizing TARA power systems software.
• Collaborate on new initiatives for optimizing transmission access and market processes.
• Participate in critical transmission upgrade studies and external working groups to foster better cross-border reliability.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience with power systems software such as PSSe, MUST, TARA, and electrical engineering models.
• Familiarity with NERC regulatory compliance (certification preferred).
• Project management abilities, from developing and coordinating project plans to execution.
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, SQL, Python, and various operating platforms (UNIX, Windows, Linux).
• Understanding of FERC regulations and regulatory requirements.
• Strong multi-tasking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Intermediate Python skills
• Novice TARA skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available on the first day of employment.