Analyst, Strategy and Economics (hybrid schedule)

Eversource; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource is seeking an Analyst, Strategy and Economics to support Transmission. The role involves electricity market simulation modeling, data analysis, and industry research to enable clean energy growth and decarbonization goals in New England.

You will work with engineers and analysts to gather data and inform transmission and policy decisions. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in engineering, economics, finance, or related fields and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Economics, Finance, or the equivalent in combined education and experience is required
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of related experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Support the team’s economic analysis with a focus on production cost and capacity expansion modeling
• Research, analyze, and document power sector modeling input assumptions and simulation results
• Support carbon flow modeling software development, testing, and implementation
• Support implementation of process improvement initiatives related to economic analysis
• Support other groups within Eversource through research and ad hoc data analysis
• Track federal and state clean energy policies and transmission development opportunities
• Develop reports, prepare presentations, write procedures, and perform other activities as needed

Skills

ISO-NE markets

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel advanced

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Economics, Finance

Tools

PLEXOS

Gridview

PROMOD

PSS/E

Powerworld

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered. Eversource is looking for an Analyst, Strategy and Economics to support Transmission. This position is responsible for supporting the team lead with electricity market simulation modeling, data analysis, and industry research. This includes collaboration with a team of engineers and analysts to provide the most accurate and useful information to inform how electric transmission can best enable the growth of clean energy technologies and meet the aggressive decarbonization goals of the New England states. This position will have a particular focus on tracking, reporting, and estimating power sector carbon emissions, through both simulation modeling and historical data. This will require interfacing with internal and external experts to gather data and useful knowledge. This position will begin by focusing on historical data and economic models, but there is a potential opportunity in the future for this position to support the implementation of cutting‑edge software that tracks carbon flows on the transmission network.

Essential Functions:

• Support the team’s economic analysis with a focus on production cost and capacity expansion modeling
• Research, analyze, and document power sector modeling input assumptions and simulation results
• Support carbon flow modeling software development, testing, and implementation
• Support implementation of process improvement initiatives related to economic analysis
• Support other groups within Eversource through research and ad hoc data analysis
• Track federal and state clean energy policies and transmission development opportunities
• Develop reports, prepare presentations, write procedures, and perform other activities as needed

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Required Technical Knowledge/Skills: Working knowledge of ISO New England wholesale electricity markets or transmission planning procedures
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to use Microsoft Suite, including some advanced functions in MS Excel such as lookup functions, pivot tables, power query, etc.

Preferred Technical Knowledge/Skills: Experience with electric production cost modeling tools such as PLEXOS, Gridview, PROMOD, or any software with similar functionality and purpose. If no experience with production cost modeling, experience with power system analysis software such as PSS/E, TARA, Powerworld, ASPEN Oneliner, etc. is preferred
Experience with Python, particularly for scraping web data, analyzing, and transforming data, and interfacing with APIs.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Economics, Finance, or the equivalent in combined education and experience is required

Experience: 3 to 5 years of related experience

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
• Must be available for travel between MA/CT/NH on an approximately monthly basis
• Must be available for occasional travel outside of the service area (i.e., Washington, DC)

Eversource supports work‑life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Competencies:

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $89,480.00-$99,420.00

Worker Type: Regular

Number of Openings: 1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Who we are:

EVVRRA Federal Contractor

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team‑talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.