Analyst, Strategy and Economics (hybrid schedule)

Eversource Energy; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy seeks an Analyst, Strategy and Economics to support Transmission activities. You will assist with electricity market simulation modeling, data analysis, and industry research to enable clean energy growth in New England.

Responsibilities include production cost modeling, reporting, and policy tracking. Hybrid work arrangement, travel to MA/CT/NH may be required, and collaboration with engineers and analysts is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Economics, or the equivalent in combined education/experience.
• 3 to 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with production cost modeling tools (PLEXOS, PROMOD, Gridview) preferred.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support team’s economic analysis with emphasis 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.
• Track federal and state clean energy policies and transmission development opportunities.
• Develop reports, prepare presentations, and write procedures.

Skills

Production cost modeling

Data analysis

Economic research

Python for data tasks

Education

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

Tools

PLEXOS

PROMOD

Gridview

Powerworld

PSS/E

Python

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 preferredExperience 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.

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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.

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