Electric Grid Planning Analyst

ISO New England Inc.•Windsor, CT

10d•$86,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ISO New England is seeking an innovative engineer or analyst for the Capacity Requirement and Accreditation group within System Planning. This role will focus on regional and national resource capacity planning and accreditation initiatives, contributing to the clean energy transition and the evolving electric grid. The position is currently in Windsor, CT, with a planned move to Holyoke, MA in 2028. The company offers a hybrid work environment, relocation assistance, competitive compensation with a performance bonus, and a robust benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Energy Systems, or a related quantitative field.
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, collaborate effectively across teams, and communicate technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.
Foundational knowledge of probability, statistics, forecasting, and data analysis, with the ability to evaluate trends, test assumptions, and support long-term planning decisions.
Ability to analyze large datasets, develop insights, and present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience using analytical tools and programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, or similar through coursework, internships, research, or professional experience.
Interest in electricity markets, system planning, power system reliability, or energy policy.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Engineering, Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
Experience with probabilistic resource adequacy metrics (e.g., LOLE, EEU) and/or production cost modeling.
Familiarity with ISO New England/NEPOOL processes and stakeholder engagement.
Knowledge of NPCC, NERC, ISO New England, and/or FERC reliability and regulatory requirements.
Experience applying probabilistic modeling tools to resource adequacy or reliability studies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Support regional and national resource capacity planning and accreditation initiatives of capacity auction reforms by contributing technical analyses, study development, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Support the implementation and refinement of methodologies used to assess resource contributions to system adequacy and reliability.
Represent the organization in regional and national forums by providing analytical support for studies, committees, and regulatory discussions.
Perform bulk power system simulations using industry standard software tools, including but not limited to GE MARS, SERVM, and PLEXOS.
Provide technical and procedural leadership by coordinating and facilitating work within the ISO and across a wide range of stakeholders, including Market Participants, NEPOOL and ISO committees, and regional and national regulatory entities.
Collaborate with ISO staff and external consultants to conduct resource adequacy and reliability studies, and prepare clear, comprehensive written reports documenting objectives, assumptions, methodologies, results, and recommendations.
Support and actively participate in internal and external regional and national committees, task forces, and working groups, as required.
Respond to data and information requests from regional and national reliability organizations, as well as state and federal regulators.
Effectively communicate complex analyses to diverse stakeholder audiences.