Senior Engineer, ISO Policy and Economic Analysis, Transmission (hybrid schedule)

Eversource Energy•Westwood, MA

21h•$129,450 - $143,830•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversource is seeking a Senior Engineer, ISO Policy and Economic Analysis, Transmission to perform transmission engineering and economic analyses related to the clean energy transition in New England. This role involves preparing and submitting data, reports, presentations, and compliance filings to ISO New England regarding Eversource transmission projects. The position requires serving as a transmission engineering subject matter expert in various forums and modeling the electricity sector and transmission grid usage. Key responsibilities include monitoring transmission projects and resource interconnections, improving data collection and reporting processes, reviewing key filings, and developing strategies for stakeholder support within NEPOOL Committees.

Requirements

Ability to perform technical engineering analysis using standard industry tools, including PSS/E and TARA, and to interpret the results for strategic insights.
Ability to perform technical economic analysis using standard industry tools, including ProMod and PLEXOS, and to interpret the results for strategic insights.
Ability to write and edit computer programs that manage data flows into, and output results from, engineering and economic simulation models.
Understanding of state and federal utility industry regulation.
Experience and understanding with ISO/RTO processes and rules, particularly with respect to transmission planning, interconnection, and/or operations.
Understanding of economic theory and wholesale electricity markets.
Demonstrates competency and proficiency in oral and written communications.
Demonstrates strong analytical skills, ability to apply knowledge to solve problems and strong team building skills; must think strategically.
Must have technical knowledge of the New England transmission grid.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required.
5 to 8 years of related experience.
Must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
Experience testifying in state or federal regulatory proceedings helpful, but not required.
PLEXOS experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs engineering power flow, economic capacity expansion, production cost, and probabilistic modeling analyses of the New England system.
Oversees consultants who may be retained to perform technical analysis.
Performs technical studies independently without consultant support.
Performs engineering studies and analysis of existing projects and project proposals.
Interprets the results of such studies and analyses for strategic insights and guidance.
Provide subject matter expertise to state procurement evaluation team on transmission network and interconnection-related issues.
Analyzes federal (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), regional (ISO New England), and state policy proposals for their impact on Eversource and our customers.
Develops recommended policy positions, work with internal stakeholders to reach consensus on strategy.
Develop analytical products, visualizations, research, and other advocacy materials to support policy recommendations and outreach.
Scrutinizes technical reports related to the operational and economic impact of clean energy resources on the electric transmission and distribution systems in New England.
Represents Eversource on regional and national advisory committees (NEPOOL committees, trade associations, etc.).
May serve as an expert witness in state regulatory proceedings.
Leads teams of internal stakeholders to reach consensus on strategy.
Supports outreach and advocacy to external stakeholders.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available for travel between MA/CT/NH on an approximately monthly basis.
Must be available for occasional travel outside of the service area (i.e. Washington, DC).