Iso New England Inc.
Independent non‑profit regional transmission organization operating New England’s bulk electric grid and wholesale markets.
Senior Transmission Planning Engineer
Plan and analyze New England transmission for reliability and clean energy integration.
Job Highlights
About the Role
ISO New England operates as the independent system operator that ensures safe and reliable electricity flow across the region, while also planning for the future of the grid as New England moves toward clean energy. As the Planning Coordinator for New England's networked transmission system, the team provides technical leadership, coordination, and facilitation across ISO‑NE and among regional stakeholders. In this position you will perform transmission planning studies, simulate system behavior, analyze results, and develop recommendations that maintain reliability and economic efficiency of the regional electric power system. • Perform transmission planning studies and simulate system behavior • Analyze simulation results and develop reliability and efficiency recommendations • Provide technical and procedural leadership and coordination with stakeholders • Conduct reliability studies and develop data, assumptions, and methodology • Support NEPOOL, NPCC, and NERC committees on transmission planning issues • Engage stakeholders to gather input and address concerns • Recommend new business processes and planning procedures • Assist with Transmission Planning group administration • Apply planning criteria and conduct computer simulations of system performance
Key Responsibilities
- ▸transmission planning
- ▸system simulation
- ▸reliability studies
- ▸stakeholder coordination
- ▸planning criteria
- ▸data analysis
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and be able to conduct reliability studies, develop data and methodology, support regional committee work, interact with stakeholders, and improve planning processes while communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Preferred qualifications include a focus on power systems, a Master’s degree, experience in electric system operations or transmission planning, a Professional Engineering license, and the ability to travel up to 5 % of the time. • Talented engineers proficient in the latest transmission modeling applications • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required • Work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision • Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms • Desirable: Power‑systems concentration within Electrical Engineering • Desirable: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field • Desirable: Experience in electric system operations or transmission planning • Desirable: Professional Engineering (PE) license
Requirements
- ▸transmission modeling
- ▸electrical engineering
- ▸power systems
- ▸pe license
- ▸master's
- ▸independent
Benefits
The role offers a hybrid work schedule with two days onsite, competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, robust retirement and wellness programs, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. • Opportunities to interact with New England transmission and generation stakeholders • Respectful, collaborative team environment • Hybrid work schedule (2 days onsite) with flexible options • Base salary $143,000–$180,000 plus performance bonus • Tuition reimbursement, enhanced 401(k), wellness programs, and PSLF eligibility • Up to 5% travel, including occasional overnight trips
Work Environment
Hybrid