Senior Engineer, ISO Policy and Economic Analysis, Transmission; hybrid

Job Summary

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Eversource is looking for a Senior Engineer, ISO Policy and Economic Analysis, Transmission. Under minimal supervision, performs 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.

• Under minimal supervision, performs 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
• serves as a transmission engineering subject matter expert in state, regional, and federal forums
• 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.
• 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

• 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 Pro Mod 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
• Master’s degree in engineering preferred

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

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• 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.…