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The role involves analyzing complex operational, economic, and accounting data to support evaluations of market structures, outcomes, operations events, and periodic reporting of market status and results. The position will assist the management team in recommending changes to MISO’s market design and systems, and will communicate analysis results and new proposals to internal groups and stakeholders to garner support and inform business decision‑making.

As the Senior Engineer Market Design/Economist, you will:

• Perform engineering, statistical, and economic analyses on system and market operations, including participant activities, pricing trends, demand‑supply imbalances, market anomalies, and overall market design efficiency.
• Develop and evaluate new or enhanced wholesale electricity market design initiatives, assessing their impact on market structure, competitiveness, and efficiency as the industry evolves.
• Propose and implement improvements to market models, algorithms, and policy provisions to enhance performance and reliability.
• Develop and track key market performance indicators to evaluate market conditions and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct economic modeling and analysis to assess market data quality and evaluate the effectiveness of proposed market rule or tariff changes.
• Review and assess compliance of MISO market systems with tariff requirements, recommending system and tariff modifications to improve adherence and operational integrity.

We look for a candidate who thrives in complexity, loves problem‑solving, and sees opportunities before they’re obvious.

• Senior Engineer: 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. Minimum 4 years of related experience.
• Economist: Master’s degree in Economics. Minimum two years of experience.
• Specific experience within any of the following: power system analysis and operation, associated software development, statistical and econometric analysis, market analysis and design, optimization algorithms, econometrics.
• Preferred: Possess NERC certification.
• Preferred: Previous deregulated wholesale electricity market or utility experience.
• Preferred: Previous energy industry experience with a regional transmission organization (RTO) market participant.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $129,000–$139,000 USD annually. The position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. MISO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment.

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