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ISO New England Inc., 55 Helmsford Way, Windsor, Connecticut, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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. We are at the forefront of New England’s ongoing transition to clean energy.

ISO New England’s Transmission Planning Team is focused, passionate, team-oriented, and results-driven. Their skills and commitment have aided in transforming New England's bulk electricity system into one of the nation's most innovative, forward-looking examples of industry restructuring. Over the past twenty years, ISO New England planning engineers have played a key role in developing over 800 projects that have been placed in service totaling approximately $12 billion of new infrastructure investment.Currently, the Transmission Planning Team is undertaking the challenge to study the future of the New England transmission system out as far as the year 2050 to determine potential system concerns and any associated solutions. This study will examine the effects of the influx of clean energy resources like solar photovoltaics, onshore and offshore wind, and battery energy storage systems being constructed now and in the future, as well as increases in power consumption due to electrification of transportation and heating. The Transmission Planning Team will be playing a pivotal role in developing a clean, affordable, and reliable 21stcentury regional electric grid.

The Transmission Planning Team is the Planning Coordinator for the networked electrical transmission system in New England and has:

• Talented and knowledgeable engineers experienced in utilizing the latest modeling applications
• Challenging and complex work offering growth potential
• Opportunities to interact with New England stakeholders including engineers associated with the region’s transmission and generation owners
• A team environment based on respect for all members and their contributions

NOTE: This role is currently located in Windsor, CT until it permanently moves to Holyoke, MA, which is currently expected to occur in 2028.

What we offer you

• Hybrid work schedule with - 3 days/week onsite
• Flexible and hybrid work, a base salary plus bonus program, professional development and tuition reimbursement, enhanced 401k and financial planning, wellness programs with onsite gym, eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), access to business networks & more, all in a stable and supportive work environment!

How you will make an impact

• 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.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• The ability to (expectations vary by job level):
• 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
• 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
• 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

This position requires up to 5% travel with some over nights.

The expected salary range for this position is $143,000- $180,000 per year. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, 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 and other great company perks.

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This is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides outside of the U.S., relocation will be required.

Equal Opportunity: We are proud to be an EEO employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, disability (including learning, mental, intellectual, and physical), service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Drug Free Environment: We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

ISO New England Inc., 55 Helmsford Way, Windsor, Connecticut, United States of America