Power System Modeling Engineer

🌍 Remote, USA 🚀 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

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. The Power System Modeling Engineer will develop and verify study models for use by various teams, manage generation and transmission projects, and support software development for 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 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
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 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.

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