Transmission Planning Engineer
Iso New England Inc.
Plan and analyze New England transmission system for reliability and clean energy integration.
23 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Windsor, CT
Hybrid
Company Size
540 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Market Administration
Bulk Power System Operation
Transmission Planning
Transmission Outage Coordination
Generation Interconnection Studies
Load Forecasting
Reliability Risk Analysis
Market Systems IT Support
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
reliability studies
system simulation
transmission planning
result analysis
process development
stakeholder coordination
- Develop data, assumptions, methodology and procedures for use in reliability studies of the New England bulk power system
- Simulate electric transmission system behavior
- Provide technical and procedural leadership, coordination, and facilitation within ISO-NE and among stakeholders.
- Provide assistance in general Transmission Planning group administration
- Develop and recommend new business processes and Planning Procedures to the management of Transmission Planning
- Perform transmission planning studies
- Analyze results
- Perform analysis to support NEPOOL, NPCC, and NERC Committee and Working Group work on regional and national transmission planning issues
- Interact with stakeholders to seek input and address their concerns with respect to transmission system analysis
- Complete studies to assess system reliability and determine transmission system solutions to resolve concerns
- Develop recommendations to ensure the continued reliability and economic efficiency of the New England electric power system
What you bring
power systems
bachelors ee
masters ee
pe license
simulation
communication
This position requires up to 5% travel with some over nights.
This is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides outside of the U.S., relocation will be required.
- A power systems concentration in Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience in electric system operations and/or transmission planning
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Communicate at a high level of proficiency in both oral and written form
- Be proficient in applying planning criteria and conducting computer simulations of transmission system performance
- Talented and knowledgeable engineers experienced in utilizing the latest modeling applications
- The ability to (expectations vary by job level):
- Professional Engineering License
- Work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision
Drug Free Environment: We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
- Opportunities to interact with New England stakeholders including engineers associated with the region’s transmission and generation owners
- Flexible and hybrid work, a base salary plus bonus program, professional development and tuition reimbursement, enhanced 401k and financial planning, wellness programs with onsite gym, eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), access to business networks & more, all in a stable and supportive work environment!
- Challenging and complex work offering growth potential
- Hybrid work schedule with 2 days/week onsite
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Company
Overview
32 GW
Generation Capacity
Oversees the dispatch of generation capacity to meet energy demand across six states.
$6 Billion
Annual Transactions
Conducts competitive wholesale electricity markets with significant annual trading volumes.
$116 Million
Revenues
Generates substantial revenue covering core operations, reliability, and scheduling services, while maintaining careful expense management.
- 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.
- Integrity in everything we do
- Commitment to excellence
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Accountability to our customers and stakeholders
- Innovation and continuous improvement
2050
Net Zero Target Year
Aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the energy grid by 2050.
- Committed to supporting the region's clean energy transition and ensuring a sustainable future for New England's energy grid.
- Collaborating with industry stakeholders to modernize the grid and integrate renewable energy resources.
- Operational focus includes reducing environmental impact, promoting energy efficiency, and supporting renewable energy resources.
42% Women
Gender Diversity
Percentage of employees who are women.
- Fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, ensuring all employees feel valued and respected.
- Committed to creating an equitable work environment, focusing on inclusive practices and diverse hiring.
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