Senior Resource Planning Engineer

What We Offer You

• Hybrid work environment - 3 days/week onsite
• Distance-based relocation assistance available
• Competitive compensation with a base salary + performance bonus
• Robust benefits package, including:
• Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Wellness programs, including an onsite gym
• Onsite luncheon spaces with free coffee and a variety of dining options
• Flexible work hours
• Employee Business Networks
• A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters

How you will make an Impact

• Support regional and national resource capacity planning and accreditation initiatives of capacity auction reforms by contributing technical analyses, study development, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support the implementation and refinement of methodologies used to assess resource contributions to system adequacy and reliability.
• Represent the organization in regional and national forums by providing analytical support for studies, committees, and regulatory discussions.
• Perform bulk power system simulations using industry standard software tools, including but not limited to GE MARS, SERVM, and PLEXOS.
• Provide technical and procedural leadership by coordinating and facilitating work within the ISO and across a wide range of stakeholders, including Market Participants, NEPOOL and ISO committees, and regional and national regulatory entities.
• Collaborate with ISO staff and external consultants to conduct resource adequacy and reliability studies, and prepare clear, comprehensive written reports documenting objectives, assumptions, methodologies, results, and recommendations.
• Support and actively participate in internal and external regional and national committees, task forces, and working groups, as required.
• Respond to data and information requests from regional and national reliability organizations, as well as state and federal regulators.
• Effectively communicate complex analyses to diverse stakeholder audiences.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, statistics, or a related field, with a minimum of 5–10 years of progressively responsible experience in resource adequacy and reliability studies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, bringing a high degree of judgment, patience, and attention to detail, while collaborating effectively across teams and communicating complex technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Knowledge of the New England generation and transmission system, including planning practices, real time operational considerations, and system topology.
• Desired, but not required: Graduate degree in engineering, science, statistics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in probabilistic resource adequacy metrics (e.g., LOLE, EEU) and/or economic production cost modeling, including the ability to guide methodological discussions and assumptions.
• Proven experience working within the ISONE/NEPOOL framework, with the ability to effectively engage in committee and stakeholder forums.
• Familiarity with NPCC, NERC, ISONE, and/or FERC reliability and regulatory requirements.
• Prior hands-on experience applying probabilistic modeling tools in resource adequacy or reliability analyses.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with working knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, or SAS).

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $145,000 - $180,000 per year. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.