Power Markets & Optimization Scientist

ISO New England Inc.; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plus bonus

Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Wellness programs and onsite gym

Flexible work hours

Hybrid work environment (3 days/week)

Distance-based relocation assistance

Job summary

ISO New England Inc. is seeking a Scientist in Market Solutions & Optimization Technology to apply optimization, economics, and power system engineering to design and improve electricity markets, operations, and planning.

You will develop models, prototype solutions, and analyze market designs that support the region’s transition to clean energy. You will work with engineers and economists across ISO departments, analyze market designs, and contribute to research on optimization technologies

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical/Industrial/System Engineering, Operations Research or related field.
• Strong knowledge of power system modeling, analysis and optimization.
• Experience with optimization solvers and programming languages (e.g., CPLEX, GUROBI; Java/Python).
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities; 5+ years for Senior/Lead level.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess electricity market designs for reliability and efficiency.
• Develop and prototype models/solutions for market design and optimization.
• Research electricity market designs to support clean energy transition.
• Collaborate with other ISO departments and external researchers.
• Support stakeholder processes and regulatory filings.
• Perform market simulations and analyze results.

Skills

Power system modeling

Optimization knowledge

Java/Python

CPLEX/GUROBI

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical/Industrial/System Engineering, Operations Research or related areas

Tools

CPLEX/GUROBI

Job description

ISO New England Inc. is seeking a Scientist in Market Solutions & Optimization Technology to apply optimization, economics, and power system engineering to design and improve electricity markets, operations, and planning.

You will develop models, prototype solutions, and analyze market designs that support the region’s transition to clean energy. You will work with engineers and economists across ISO departments, analyze market designs, and contribute to research on optimization technologies