Senior Engineer, ISO Policy (Hybrid Schedule) at Eversource Energy

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering required (Master’s degree in engineering preferred)
5 to 8 years of related experience
Ability to interpret and analyze key regional transmission planning studies
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
Experience testifying in state or federal proceedings

Responsibilities

Analyze transmission engineering and analyses of proposed Eversource transmission investments, including projects to support the clean energy transition in New England, with a focus on tradeoffs between cost and performance
Prepare and submit data, reports, presentations, and compliance filings regarding Eversource transmission projects to ISO New England and NEPOOL committees
Serve as a transmission engineering subject matter expert in state, regional, and federal forums and represent Eversource at ISO New England and NEPOOL committees
Monitor Eversource transmission projects and resource interconnections
Develop and implement process improvements to streamline data collection and reporting
Review key filings (such as Transmission Cost Allocation applications)
Implement strategies to gain stakeholder support
Participate in key regional transmission planning efforts and interpret the results for strategic insights and guidance
Review engineering studies and analysis of Transmission projects throughout the project lifecycle and interpret results for strategic insights and guidance
Analyze federal (FERC), regional (ISO New England), and state policy proposals for their impact on Eversource and customers
Develop recommended policy positions and work with internal stakeholders to reach consensus on strategy
Develop analytical products, visualizations, research, and other advocacy materials to support strategic policy recommendations and outreach
Scrutinize technical reports related to the operational and economic impact of clean energy resources on the electric transmission and distribution systems in New England
Represent Eversource on regional and national advisory committees (NEPOOL committees, trade associations, etc.)
Support regulatory compliance filings/reporting in federal, regional, and state arenas
May serve as an expert witness in state regulatory proceedings
Provide subject matter expertise to state clean energy procurement evaluation team on transmission network and interconnection-related issues
Lead teams of internal stakeholders to reach consensus on strategy
Support outreach and advocacy to external stakeholders

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Transmission EngineeringISO New EnglandNEPOOLFERC RegulationsEngineering StudiesTransmission PlanningCompliance FilingsData AnalysisStakeholder EngagementProcess ImprovementProject Lifecycle ManagementClean Energy Transition

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or hybrid?

This is a hybrid schedule position located in Hartford, CT or Westwood, MA.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Responsibilities include analyzing transmission engineering and analyses of proposed Eversource transmission investments, preparing data and reports for ISO New England and NEPOOL committees, and representing Eversource in regional forums.

What essential functions does this position involve?

Essential functions include participating in regional transmission planning, reviewing engineering studies, analyzing policy proposals from FERC, ISO New England, and state levels, developing policy positions, and representing Eversource on advisory committees.

What is the team structure for this role?

The role involves leading teams of internal stakeholders to reach consensus on strategy and working with internal stakeholders on policy positions.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Engineer position?

Strong candidates have expertise in transmission engineering, experience analyzing policy impacts from FERC, ISO New England, and state levels, and skills in leading stakeholder teams and representing the company in regulatory forums.