Lead Engineer, Transmission System Planning (hybrid) at Eversource Energy

Westwood, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, Energy, Power TransmissionIndustries

Requirements

Extensive experience in the modeling, analysis, and planning of transmission lines, substation facilities, and other applicable assets
Experience with power flow, transient stability, short circuit, and EMT analyses
Knowledge of NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE reliability standards and criteria
Ability to lead and coordinate team assignments
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

Serve as the System Planning team lead for direct report engineers, ensuring responsible assignments are performed satisfactorily
Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on transmission system reliability studies
Lead the development and maintenance of the system power flow model, including collection and review of forecast loads
Lead the development and maintenance of the system power flow model, including collection, modification, and review of electric system parameters (equipment ratings, impedances, contingency sets, protection and control parameters, system topology)
Lead the development and maintenance of the system power flow model, including collection, modification, and review of modeling for steady state, stability, short circuit, and EMT analyses
Lead the strategic needs assessment and analysis of proposed solutions associated with Eversource’s service territory, especially EMA and NH
Determine required level of analysis, study assumptions, and study scopes
Apply corporate planning standards and applicable NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE reliability standards and criteria
Determine transmission system area needs through performing transmission system studies
Verify technical feasibility or soundness of proposed plans
Interface with various ISO-NE staff, DER and Distribution System Planning, Advanced Forecasting, line and substation engineering, Asset Management, siting, environmental and permitting, operations, etc
Develop design solutions and proposals

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Power FlowTransient StabilityShort CircuitEMTTransmission LinesSubstation FacilitiesNERC StandardsNPCCISO-NESystem Modeling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this position?

The position is hybrid, with the first 3 months requiring onsite work.

What is the salary for this Lead Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need extensive experience in modeling, analysis, and planning of transmission lines and substations, proficiency in power flow, transient stability, short circuit, and EMT analyses, knowledge of NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE standards, leadership abilities, and strong communication skills.

What does the team structure look like for this position?

The role serves as the System Planning team lead for direct report engineers, involving leadership and coordination of team assignments.

What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Engineer position?

A strong candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in transmission system modeling and analyses like power flow and EMT, deep knowledge of reliability standards such as NERC and ISO-NE, proven leadership in coordinating engineering teams, and excellent communication skills for stakeholder interactions.