Applied Scientist, Software and Optimization

Overview

Research and develop optimization models and software for electricity markets and grid reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• market research
• software support
• collaboration
• software development
• mathematical modeling
• power simulation

Tasks

-Conduct research in the area of electricity markets, power system reliability and optimization techniques. -Maintain and provide technical support for the in-house developed software. -Collaborate with other ISO-NE departments and external organizations in the area of electricity markets, optimization and software development. -Participate in designing, development and testing of software for power system simulation, grid reliability assessment and electricity markets clearing. -Participate in developing mathematical models for new or existing electricity markets or other area related to power systems.

Requirements

• cplex
• gurobi
• power systems
• electricity market
• phd
• python

What You Bring

-Working experience with commercial optimization solvers such CPLEX and GUROBI -Understanding of power system operations and analysis -Knowledge of the electricity market operation -PhD or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Operational Research, Applied Math or Computer Science -Experience in developing software for wholesale electricity markets, including relational database and optimization techniques -Experience with programming and modeling languages such as Java, Python, GAMS, AIMMS etc. is highly desirable

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Benefits

-Competitive compensation with a base salary + performance bonus -Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support -Relocation assistance -Flexible work hours -Wellness programs, including an onsite gym -Robust benefits package, including: -Free coffee at our onsite café -Hybrid work environment (2 days/week onsite) -A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters -Tuition reimbursement and professional development

About Iso New England Inc.

-Born in 1997 from the New England Power Pool, the company was created to bring competition and reliability to a fragmented electric market. -As a non‑profit ISO/RTO, it oversees minute‑by‑minute dispatch of around 32 GW of generation and 9,000 miles of transmission across six states. -It operates competitive wholesale electricity markets, with about $6 billion in annual transactions and multi‑year capacity auctions. -The organization plans a decade ahead, running detailed power system studies to ensure generation, transmission, and imports meet future demand. -Typical projects include capacity markets, grid planning analyses, and managing the integration of clean energy and imports from Canada. -A standout fact: it balances natural gas, nuclear, renewables, and import power every minute to serve some 15 million customers. -Its financials show revenues over $116 million and expenses around $105 million, covering core operations, reliability, and scheduling services.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-pre-employment substance abuse testing (drug‑free workplace).