ISO New England Inc. · 3 months ago
Transmission Planning Engineer
ISO New England Inc., 55 Helmsford Way, Windsor, Connecticut, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$96K/yr - $136K/yrISO New England Inc. is the independent system operator responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable flow of electricity in the region and planning for the future of the electric grid. The Transmission Planning Engineer will perform studies and simulations related to the electric transmission system to develop recommendations for maintaining reliability and efficiency in the power system.
Energy
Responsibilities
Perform transmission planning studies
Simulate electric transmission system behavior
Analyze results
Develop recommendations to ensure the continued reliability and economic efficiency of the New England electric power system
Provide technical and procedural leadership, coordination, and facilitation within ISO-NE and among stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
The ability to complete studies to assess system reliability and determine transmission system solutions to resolve concerns
Develop data, assumptions, methodology and procedures for use in reliability studies of the New England bulk power system
Perform analysis to support NEPOOL, NPCC, and NERC Committee and Working Group work on regional and national transmission planning issues
Interact with stakeholders to seek input and address their concerns with respect to transmission system analysis
Develop and recommend new business processes and Planning Procedures to the management of Transmission Planning
Provide assistance in general Transmission Planning group administration
Be proficient in applying planning criteria and conducting computer simulations of transmission system performance
Work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision
Communicate at a high level of proficiency in both oral and written form
Preferred
A power systems concentration in Electrical Engineering
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Experience in electric system operations and/or transmission planning
Professional Engineering License
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
ISO New England Inc.
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.
Founded in 1997
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Vamsi Chadalavada
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Christine Sweeny
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2026-01-09
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