R&D Analyst/Engineer

ISO New England Inc.; Windsor (CT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable mission-driven workplace

Competitive base salary + performance,

Enhanced 401(k) and planning support

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Wellness programs with onsite gym

Flexible work hours

Hybrid work environment (3 days/week)

Job summary

ISO New England Inc. is pursuing advanced planning and reliability analyses to ensure a safe, reliable, and decarbonized electric grid in New England. The role leads rigorous research on capacity planning, energy adequacy, and market design, informing resource mix decisions for a decarbonizing system.

You will develop modeling frameworks, coordinate with stakeholders, and present findings in clear, decision-ready formats. Hybrid work with onsite days and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field, plus 2+ years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field plus 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in power system planning/research, including optimization, probabilistic resource and energy adequacy assessment, and/or production cost (economic dispatch) simulation.
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills with large datasets to identify trends and drivers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead workstreams, and collaborate in a team.
• Knowledge of planning and operating criteria/standards and the reliability framework (ISO/RTO, NERC, NPCC).

Responsibilities

• Assess future system needs and evaluate how different technologies contribute to capacity value, flexibility, and energy adequacy.
• Lead research on optimal future resource mix development using optimization and scenario analysis.
• Propose, analyze, and communicate market design improvements; run simulations/what-if studies and lead stakeholder discussions.
• Lead and/or provide technical direction for assessments of resource capacity and energy adequacy (e.g., LOLE, EEU) for the New England power system.
• Develop modeling techniques to represent emerging supply- and demand-side resources in probabilistic reliability assessments.
• Enhance and modernize resource adequacy models to reflect changing system conditions and policy drivers.
• Define enhancements and new functionality for reliability, resource, and demand models; partner with vendors and internal teams.
• Benchmark and evaluate alternative analytical tools and methodologies to strengthen planning and market studies.
• Provide project and technical leadership across internal teams and stakeholders; present findings clearly.

Skills

Power system planning

Data analysis

Lead workstreams

Reliability framework

Education

M.S./Ph.D. in Engineering/OR/Applied Math/Statistics or related field; or Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years

Job description

ISO New England is the independent system operator responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable flow of electricity in our region and planning for the future of the electric grid. We are at the forefront of New England’s ongoing transition to clean energy.

Planning Services Development & Solutions develops the tools, modeling frameworks, and market design analytics that enable ISO New England and regional stakeholders to plan for resource and energy adequacy amid decarbonization, electrification, emerging technologies, evolving public policy, and shifting demand. In this high-visibility role, you will lead rigorous, defensible analysis and research that inform system planning and market outcomes—delivering actionable insights across capacity and energy adequacy modeling, demand forecasting, supply accreditation, and long-term system projections.

What We Offer You

• A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters
• A highly engaged work environment that values inclusion, collaboration, and employee safety and wellbeing
• Competitive compensation with a base salary + performance bonus
• Robust benefits package, including:
  • Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development
  • Wellness programs, including an onsite gym
  • Flexible work hours
  • Employee Business Networks
  • Onsite luncheon spaces with free coffee and a variety of dining options
• Hybrid work environment (3 days/week onsite)
• Distance-based relocation assistance available

How You Will Make An Impact

• Assess future system needs, including locational and temporal reliability trends, and evaluate how different technologies contribute to capacity value, flexibility, and energy adequacy.
• Lead research on optimal future resource mix development using optimization and scenario analysis (multi-objective reliability/cost/emissions/flexibility; technology portfolios under uncertainty; long-term planning under deep decarbonization).
• Propose, analyze, and communicate market design improvements; run simulations/what-if studies to quantify impacts; and lead stakeholder discussions to align modeling approaches with real-world outcomes.
• Lead and/or provide technical direction for comprehensive assessments of resource capacity and energy adequacy (e.g., LOLE, EEU, risk metrics) for the New England power system.
• Develop and implement innovative modeling techniques to represent emerging supply- and demand-side resources (renewables, storage, DERs, demand response, electrification) in probabilistic reliability assessments.
• Enhance and modernize resource adequacy models, assumptions, and datasets to reflect changing system conditions, operating practices, and policy/regulatory drivers.
• Define enhancements and new functionality for reliability, resource, and demand models; partner with software vendors and internal teams to implement, validate, and document improvements.
• Benchmark and evaluate alternative analytical tools and methodologies (resource adequacy, capacity accreditation, production cost/economic dispatch) to strengthen planning and market studies.
• Provide project and technical leadership across internal teams, external stakeholders, and regional planning organizations; present findings in clear, decision-ready formats for technical and non-technical audiences.

What We Are Looking For

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field, plus 2+ years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field plus 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in power system planning/research, including optimization, probabilistic resource and energy adequacy assessment, and/or production cost (economic dispatch) simulation.
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills, including working with large, complex datasets to identify trends, drivers, and sensitivities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead workstreams, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of planning and operating criteria/standards and the reliability framework (e.g., ISO/RTO practices, NERC, NPCC).

This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position (ex: H-1B, F-1/CPT/OPT, O-1, E-3, TN, J, etc.).

The expected salary range for an R&D Analyst/Engineer is $100,000 - $135,000 per year. We will also consider a Senior or Lead. The pay range for the those levels is $135,000 - $180,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision), flexible spending and health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions and a student debt benefit, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, critical illness and hospital indemnity benefits, paid time off, paid leave, a wellness program, an employee assistance program and other great company perks.

This is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides outside of the U.S., relocation will be required.

Equal Opportunity: We are proud to be an EEO employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, disability (including learning, mental, intellectual, and physical), service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Drug Free Environment: We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.