Senior Analyst, Strategy and Economic Analysis (hybrid schedule)

Eversource; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource is seeking a Senior Analyst, Strategy and Economic Analysis to support Transmission and the clean energy transition in New England. You will develop and run energy market simulations, analyze results, and research policies affecting transmission planning.

Responsibilities include building models in PLEXOS, collaborating with engineers, and informing policy-driven initiatives with robust economic analyses. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement in the New England region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Five to eight years of experience in energy market analysis, power system modeling, or transmission planning.
• Experience with ISO-NE wholesale markets or transmission planning procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as PowerBI and Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop, troubleshoot, document, and maintain energy market models in PLEXOS.
• Analyze and document results of energy market simulations.
• Research policies influencing transmission business and modeling assumptions.
• Support other groups by providing data, outputs, or knowledge from transmission.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written and oral communication

ISO-NE knowledge

PowerBI

Python

Data visualization / GIS

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

PLEXOS

Gridview

PROMOD

PSS/E

TARA

ASPEN Oneliner

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 a Senior Analyst, Strategy and Economic Analysis to support Transmission. The goal of this position is to support the clean energy transition in New England by providing excellent analytical services that support growth of the Eversource electric transmission business.

In this position you will be responsible for supporting early-stage development of strategic electric transmission projects and initiatives through electricity market simulation modeling, data analysis, and industry research.

You will be responsible for developing and executing economic analyses for the ISO-NE control area based on input from internal and external stakeholders. These analyses may support specific transmission projects, investigate general transmission concepts, and/or to inform policy-driven initiatives.

You will be asked to collaborate 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 facilitate meeting the aggressive decarbonization goals of the New England states.

Essential Functions

• Develop, troubleshoot, document, and maintain zonal and nodal energy market and capacity expansion models in PLEXOS, including pre-processing of data inputs and post-processing of results
• Analyze, draw conclusions from, graph, and document the results of energy market simulations
• Research and analyze relevant policies and studies that impact and influence the growth of Eversource’s transmission business and modeling assumptions
• Support other groups within Eversource by providing data, simulation outputs, or relevant knowledge from the transmission business

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications

Required Technical Knowledge/Skill

• Working knowledge of ISO-NE wholesale 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/Skill

• 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
• Knowledge of major ongoing clean energy policy activities that impact Eversource’s transmission business such as Connecticut and Massachusetts state-mandated clean energy procurements, FERC interconnection and transmission planning reforms, etc.
• Experience with Business Intelligence platforms such as PowerBI for reporting and analyzing data
• Experience with Python, particularly for scraping web data, analyzing and transforming data, and interfacing with APIs.
• Experience with data visualization or geographic information system software

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Environmental Science, a related discipline, or four (4) years of equivalent experience.

Experience

• Five to eight years related experience
• Significant experience in one of the following areas: energy market analysis, energy contract negotiation, power system modeling, electric transmission planning, electric transmission policy

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: $107,170.00-$119,080.00

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.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Who we are

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system.

Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers.

We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.