Power System R&D Engineer

ISO New England, Inc•Holyoke, MA

19d•$123,000 - $168,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ISO New England’s Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) group drives research and innovation across the region’s power grid and the electricity industry. As part of the Emerging Technologies team, the Power System R&D Engineer analyzes critical issues, identifies opportunities, and designs and implements technical solutions to strengthen the reliability, resiliency, and efficiency of the New England power grid. The team’s areas of expertise include inverter-based resource (IBR) and electromagnetic transient (EMT) modeling and simulation, synchrophasor/PMU analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence applications, and probabilistic and risk analysis. This role focuses on power system stability and control, with experience in IBR/EMT technologies. The position enhances operations and planning software, develops solutions and roadmaps for reliable renewable and inverter-based resource integration, and addresses evolving EMT modeling and study needs. It also provides internal consulting and prototypes engineering and software solutions for business units including Planning, Operations, and IT. The engineer collaborates with research institutions, industry groups, national laboratories, and software vendors, and works with business users to identify use cases and explore emerging technologies. This is a U.S.-based hybrid role with three days per week onsite. Relocation assistance is available based on distance; candidates who reside outside the U.S. must relocate. The role is eligible for an annual performance bonus and offers a stated salary range of $123,000–$168,000 USD.

Requirements

PhD in Electrical Engineering, focused on power system stability and control.
Strong background in power system modeling, simulation, and analysis, including experience with inverter-based resources in both phasor and EMT domains.
Advanced user of commercial tools such as PSS/E, PSCAD, DSATools, or PowerWorld.
Hands-on software development experience in Python, Matlab, C#, Java, or similar languages.
Good analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
At least five years of experience for the Senior level; at least eight years for the Lead level.

Responsibilities

Enhance operations and planning software solutions to address current and evolving needs.
Evaluate study tools and procedures, identify gaps, and develop technology roadmaps and solutions to enable reliable integration of renewable and inverter-based resources.
Provide comprehensive solutions for ISO New England’s evolving EMT modeling and study needs.
Analyze, design, prototype, and recommend innovative engineering and software solutions to complex technical challenges for business units including Planning, Operations, and IT.
Collaborate with research institutions and industry groups, including EPRI, PSERC, CURENT, DOE National Labs, and software vendors, to advance technology.
Monitor emerging technologies, collaborate with business users to identify and define use cases, and prototype solutions for evolving system challenges.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and annual performance bonus.
Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support; 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
Wellness programs, including an onsite gym.
Flexible work hours.
Hybrid work environment with three days per week onsite.
Distance-based relocation assistance.
Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Student debt benefit.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Disability insurance.
Critical illness and hospital indemnity benefits.
Paid time off and paid leave.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Business Networks.
Free coffee at the onsite café.