R&D Analyst, Power Systems Planning (Hybrid)

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 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.