ISO New England

Electrical Engineer

ISO New England • $85K — $146K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or Computer Science required; advanced degree preferred
  • Working knowledge of bulk power systems and energy market operations
  • Programming skills in Java and Oracle technologies is required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to participate in the on-call rotation with potential for extended hours; prior on-call experience is a plus
  • Desired hands-on experience with Kubernetes, DevOps, GitOps, and Docker technologies
  • Experience with GE Grid MMS/EMS or similar products is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, design, program, troubleshoot, and implement fixes for Real-Time Market Systems and related applications
  • Plan and execute complex technical assignments supporting various operational groups
  • Provide production support to both internal and external applications
  • Coordinate project deliverables with consultants and vendors
  • Integrate software solutions across multiple applications, systems, and databases
  • Follow Change Management and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.

Benefits

  • A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters
  • A highly engaged work environment emphasizing inclusion and employee well-being
  • Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Wellness programs, including an onsite gym
  • Flexible work hours
  • Hybrid work environment (3 days/week onsite)
  • Distance-based relocation assistance
  • Paid on-call rotation
  • Travel of 5-10%
Full Job Description
ISO New England's Real-Time Market Application team is focused, passionate, team-oriented, and results-driven. The team is responsible for providing functional and technical expertise to projects and assignments pertaining to some of the most critical business functions inside the organization.

In this IT role, you will work with state-of-the-art Market & Energy Management Systems utilizing niche technologies to support the reliable and economic administration of the wholesale electricity market in New England.

What we offer you:
  • A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters
  • A highly engaged work environment that values inclusion, collaboration, and employee safety and wellbeing
  • 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
    • Flexible work hours
    • Employee Business Networks
    • Free coffee at our onsite café
  • Hybrid work environment (3 days/week onsite)
  • Distance-based relocation assistance available
  • Paid on-call rotation
  • Travel 5-10%


How you will make an Impact
  • Analyze, design, program, troubleshoot, and implement fixes associated with Real-Time Market Systems and related applications
  • Plan, coordinate, and perform complex technical assignments related to software applications in support of the Operations, Market Administration, Internal Market Mitigation, and Outage Scheduling groups
  • Provide production support to various internal and external-facing applications
  • Coordinate with consultants and vendors on project deliverables
  • Integrate software solutions across multiple applications, systems, and databases
  • Follow Change Management and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) policies and procedures


What we are looking for
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or Computer Science required; advanced degree preferred
  • Working knowledge of bulk power systems and energy market operations
  • Programming skills in Java and Oracle technologies is required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to participate in the on-call rotation, which may include working hours outside of the standard schedule; prior on-call experience is a plus
  • Desired (but not required):
    • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, DevOps, GitOps, and Docker technologies
    • Experience with GE Grid (formerly Alstom) MMS/EMS or similar products
    • Knowledge of optimization algorithms


The expected salary range for an Engineer to Senior Engineer is $ $120,000 - $146,000 per year. We will also consider an Assistant Engineer to Associate Engineer. The pay range for those levels is $85,000 - $116,000 annually. 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.

About ISO New England

ISO New England Inc. is an independent, non-profit Regional Transmission Organization, headquartered in Holyoke, Massachusetts, serving Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. ISO-NE oversees the operation of New England's bulk electric power system and transmission lines, generated and transmitted by its member utilities, as well as Hydro-Québec, NB Power, the New York Power Authority and utilities in New York state, when the need arises. ISO-NE is responsible for reliably operating New England's 32,000 megawatt bulk electric power generation and transmission system. One of its major duties is to provide tariffs for the prices, terms, and conditions of the energy supply in New England. ISO New England's stated mission is to protect the health of New England's economy and the well-being of its people by ensuring the constant availability of electricity, today and for future generations. ISO New England ensures the day-to-day reliable operation of New England's bulk power generation and transmission system, oversees the administration of the region's wholesale electricity markets, and manages the regional planning processes. ISO-NE was created in 1997 by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as a replacement for the New England Power Pool, which was created in 1971. The ISO-NE grid does not extend to remote parts of eastern and northern Maine in Washington and Aroostook Counties. In these areas, residents receive their electricity from Canadian providers such as NB Power and Hydro-Québec.
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