Systems Engineer Advisor

MISO is hiring a Systems Engineer Advisor to help adopt new capabilities as we influence the future of development! Work with domain professionals and project teams to be a part of crafting technology solutions that ensure the future systematic, reliable operations of the bulk electric power grid. Apply modern systems engineering practices to develop and evolve our energy management platforms. We’re looking for someone who is curious, good at asking questions, and skilled in applying engineering concepts!

As MISO’s Systems Engineer Advisor, you will:

• Demonstrate leadership, interpersonal, and effective communication skills enabling the ability to effectively collaborate, negotiate, and thrive in a team environment
• Tailor the application of Systems Engineering methods to MISO systems and projects
• Guide and advise Systems Engineers and Business Analysts through framing, requirements and design, and solution recommendation activities
• Be the liaison between the Systems Engineering team and the various internal business stakeholders, partnering with them to build system engineering artifacts to support program/project management, vendor development, and business analysis
• Collaborate across a broad and diverse set of partners (Enterprise Architecture, R&D, Product Teams, Software Development, Test, and Business teams) to help establish and improve a standard technical development model

To be successful in this role, we’re looking for the following:

• At least 8+ years of relevant systems engineering work experience applying systems engineering practices across all phases of the system lifecycle (concept, design, requirements, test, integration, operations, and retirement)
• Extensive experience applying systems engineering practices and knowledge in modeling system requirements and designs using a variety of techniques (e.g. SysML) and associated tools (IBM Rational ReqPro/DOORs, Cameo, SparxEA, etc.)
• Systems “thinker” and can approach problems logically, iteratively, incrementally at multiple layers of abstraction
• An individual who is strong at documenting and maintaining functional specifications, concepts of operations, and operational definitions in support of engineering practices
• Certified as a Systems Engineer by the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) preferred

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 use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 42 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely hardworking and dedicated team does every day.

At MISO, we are committed to the health and safety of our employees while maintaining a reliable bulk electric system. We are proud to offer #workfromhome options to our employees. MISO offers a comprehensive benefits package available on your first day of employment. #hiring #weareMISO #lifeatMISO #MISOenergy #MISOCareers

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