Optimization and Simulation Engineer - Electricity Markets

About the Role

You will conduct research on electricity markets and power‑system reliability, develop mathematical models, design and test simulation software, maintain in‑house tools, and collaborate with internal and external partners to advance market optimization and grid reliability. • Conduct research in electricity markets, power system reliability, and optimization techniques • Develop mathematical models for new or existing electricity markets and power‑system‑related areas • Design, develop, and test software for power‑system simulation, grid reliability assessment, and market clearing • Maintain and provide technical support for in‑house software • Collaborate with ISO‑NE departments and external organizations on markets, optimization, and software development

Key Responsibilities

• ▸market research
• ▸model development
• ▸software design
• ▸tool support
• ▸partner collaboration
• ▸reliability analysis

What You Bring

We require a PhD or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science, along with experience in electricity‑market software development, relational databases, optimization solvers, and programming languages such as Java or Python, plus a strong interest in emerging market technologies. • PhD or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science • Experience developing software for wholesale electricity markets, including relational databases and optimization techniques • Knowledge of electricity market operation and power‑system analysis • Proficiency in programming/modeling languages such as Java, Python, GAMS, AIMMS • Experience with commercial solvers like CPLEX and Gurobi

Requirements

• ▸phd
• ▸java
• ▸python
• ▸cplex
• ▸gurobi
• ▸optimization

Benefits

The role offers a hybrid work environment with two days on‑site per week, relocation assistance, competitive base salary plus performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes enhanced 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, flexible hours, and an onsite café. The position’s salary range is $136,000–$198,000 annually and includes a performance bonus, extensive health, retirement, and life insurance benefits, paid time off, and additional employee perks. Candidates residing outside the U.S. must relocate. • Hybrid work environment (2 days/week onsite) • Relocation assistance • Competitive compensation with base salary + performance bonus • Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support • Tuition reimbursement and professional development • Wellness programs, including onsite gym • Free coffee at onsite café • Flexible work hours • Stable, mission‑driven workplace where impact matters

Work Environment

Hybrid