Senior Engineer, ISO Policy and Economic Analysis, Transmission (Hybrid)

Job Overview

Employment Type: Full time

This is a hybrid role with the first three months in the office.

Eversource is looking for a Senior Engineer, ISO Policy and Economic Analysis, Transmission located in Westwood, MA or Hartford, CT or Hooksett, NH. With autonomy, you will perform transmission engineering and economic analyses of the clean energy transition in New England; prepares and submits data, reports, presentations, and compliance filings regarding Eversource transmission projects to ISO New England; and serves as a transmission engineering subject matter expert in state, regional, and federal forums.

Responsibilities

• Modeling the electricity sector and use of the transmission grid
• Monitoring Eversource transmission projects and resource interconnections
• Developing and implementing process improvements to streamline data collection and reporting
• Reviewing key filings (such as Transmission Cost Allocation applications)
• Implementing strategies to gain stakeholder support at NEPOOL Committees

Essential Functions

• 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.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications

Technical Knowledge/Skill

• Experience with power system analysis software such as PSS/E, TARA, Powerworld, ASPEN Oneliner, etc. is preferred.
• 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.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required.
• Master’s degree in engineering preferred.

Experience

• 5 to 8 years of related experience.
• Experience testifying in state or federal regulatory proceedings helpful, but not required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid motor vehicle license

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.