Engineer, Strategy and Economics (hybrid schedule)

Eversource Energy; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Massachusetts is seeking an Engineer, Strategy and Economics to support Transmission. You will perform electricity market simulation modeling, data analysis, and industry research to inform how electric transmission enables clean energy growth and decarbonization goals in New England.

The role requires collaboration with engineers and analysts, experience with wholesale markets, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel MA/CT/NH; hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; preferred Electrical or Computer Eng.
• Minimum of 3 years related industry experience.
• Willingness to travel MA/CT/NH and ability to work in hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electricity market analysis and modeling to inform transmission planning.
• Document power sector modeling input assumptions and simulation results.
• Support carbon flow modeling software development, testing, and implementation.
• Assist with process-improvement initiatives related to economic analysis.
• Collaborate with internal/external experts to gather data and knowledge.
• Track federal and state clean energy policies and transmission opportunities.
• Develop reports, prepare presentations, and write procedures.

Skills

ISO-NE markets

Analytical skills

Economic theory

Utility regulation

Communication skills

Excel (advanced)

Python

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Electrical/Computer Eng

Tools

PLEXOS

Gridview

PROMOD

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 Engineer, 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 performing research and analysis of electricity and emissions data and supporting electric power market forecasting activities. This will require interfacing with internal and external experts to gather data and useful knowledge.

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 performing research and analysis of electricity and emissions data and supporting electric power market forecasting activities. This will require interfacing with internal and external experts to gather data and useful knowledge.

Essential Functions

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of electricity demand, traditional and clean energy resources, consumer cost impacts, power sector emissions trends, and the transmission grid.
• 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.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, ability to apply knowledge to solve problems and strong team building skills.
• Understanding of economic theory and wholesale electricity markets.
• Understanding of state and federal utility industry regulation.
• 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:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or the equivalent in combined education and experience is required; preferred Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering.

Experience:

• Minimum of (3) years related industry experience.

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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: $96,590.00-$107,320.00.

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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