Iso New England Inc.
Independent non‑profit regional transmission organization operating New England’s bulk electric grid and wholesale markets.
Transmission Planning Engineer
Study and model transmission plans, analyze results, and advise on reliable New England power.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Conduct transmission planning studies and simulate electric transmission system behavior. • Analyze simulation results and develop recommendations to ensure reliability and economic efficiency of New England’s power grid. • Provide technical leadership, coordination, and facilitation within ISO‑NE and among regional stakeholders. • Complete reliability assessments and create data, assumptions, methodologies, and procedures for bulk power system studies. • Perform analysis supporting NEPOOL, NPCC, and NERC committees on regional and national transmission planning issues. • Engage with stakeholders to gather input and address concerns related to transmission analysis. • Develop and propose new business processes and planning procedures for management review. • Assist with general Transmission Planning group administration tasks. • Apply planning criteria and conduct computer simulations of transmission system performance independently and in team settings.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸system simulation
- ▸reliability analysis
- ▸technical leadership
- ▸committee analysis
- ▸stakeholder engagement
- ▸process development
What You Bring
• Communicate findings effectively in both oral and written forms. • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (power systems concentration preferred). • Proficiency in planning criteria, computer‑based transmission simulations, and reliability study techniques. • Strong analytical skills to develop data, assumptions, and methodologies for system studies. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (desired). • Experience in electric system operations or transmission planning (desired). • Professional Engineering (PE) license (desired).
Requirements
- ▸electrical engineering
- ▸power systems
- ▸transmission simulations
- ▸reliability studies
- ▸pe license
- ▸analytical skills
Benefits
The position offers a hybrid schedule (2 days on‑site), a base salary with bonus, professional development, tuition reimbursement, an enhanced 401(k), wellness programs, PSLF eligibility, and other stable workplace benefits. Compensation ranges from $96 k to $136 k plus bonus; the role includes comprehensive health, retirement, insurance, paid time off, and a student‑debt benefit. Up to 5 % travel may be required, relocation is needed for non‑U.S. candidates, and the employer is an equal‑opportunity, drug‑free organization. • Hybrid work schedule (2 days on‑site per week) with flexible options. • Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and access to business networks. • Enhanced 401(k) with generous employer contributions and PSLF eligibility. • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plus flexible spending and health savings accounts. • Wellness program with onsite gym and employee assistance resources. • Student debt benefit, life/AD&D, disability, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance. • Paid time off, paid leave, and other company perks.
Work Environment
Hybrid