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. The Power System Modeling Engineer will develop and verify study models for various teams and users, manage generation and transmission expansion projects, and support software development related to modeling activities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and verify study models based on user specified input and project selection for use by TOs/GOs, various ISO-NE teams and regional/inter-regional users
- Technical gate-keeping and change management function for control of the network model basecase including checking-in and verifying project files as submitted by ISO-NE staff, Transmission Owners (TO) and Generator Owners (GO)
- Develop, organize and manage generation and transmission expansion projects utilizing enterprise modeling & model management software
- Conduct periodic update to ISO-NE basecase with new/modified in-service equipment, project withdrawal/retirements, and operating characteristics
- Support and serve on internal and external regional and national committees, task forces and working groups as required
- Work with regional and national PCs in development of annual library cases
- Interface and communicate with PSMM and Operations staff for coordination of modeling requirement in the ISO-NE Energy Management System and Market Application system
- Develop and maintain work instructions, process and procedures for modeling power flow, stability, short circuit and GIC/GMD characteristics
- Perform periodic and yearly review of ISO Business Process
- Develop, support and maintain auxiliary software required to support modeling activities of the MAS team working with the IT SDLC process
- Work with software vendors to develop, test and manage versions of modeling software for use by ISO-NE and its TOs. (PSS/E, MOD, MOD File Builder, ASPEN)
- Manage & provide support for maintenance & upgrades to Model on Demand servers
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or Power System Engineering
- Proven analytical skills
- Ability to work well in a team well and communicate effectively, verbally and written
- Master's degree in electrical engineering or Power System Engineering
- Working knowledge and experience with PSS/E and other power system analysis tools
- Previous direct modeling experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- A 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions
- 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
- Other great company perks
Company Overview
Keeping the power flowing reliably and at competitive prices to the homes, businesses, and industries across the six diverse states of New England is a complicated, demanding, and ever-evolving job. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.iso-ne.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
ISO New England Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 8 in 2025, 10 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 9 in 2022, 9 in 2021, 10 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.