Principal 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, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Extensive experience with modeling and planning the bulk electric power system
Strong technical skills in long-range load forecasting, testing and planning
Ability to apply advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes
Recognition as the technical expert both internally and externally
Understanding of the implications of the integrated power system (load, generation, renewables, energy markets, regulated transmission and distribution)

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical specialist in transmission planning, applying advanced theories and concepts
Lead and perform reliability and/or strategic scenario-based planning driven studies
Conduct studies including voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, electromagnetic transient, and stability assessments
Contribute sound engineering input to develop robust, reliable, and low-cost solutions
Critically review data and assumptions from regional and industry stakeholders
Interface with ISO-New England, area transmission owners, and Eversource departments (UG/OH engineering, Substation Technical, DER, Operations, etc.)
Understand and mitigate electric system needs, challenges, and enable reliable future growth
Document and communicate results and recommendations, including data manipulation, report writing, and presentations
Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop long-range planning criteria
Represent the Company on regional and national transmission committees (NEPOOL, NERC, NPCC, ISO-NE) as needed
Prepare documents/testimony and may testify for regulatory requirements and proceedings

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Transmission PlanningPower System ModelingLoad ForecastingStability AnalysisShort Circuit AnalysisElectromagnetic Transient AnalysisPV AnalysisThermal AnalysisVoltage AnalysisTransfer Limit AnalysisReliability Studies

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this position?

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

What is the salary for this Principal Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for this position?

Candidates need extensive experience with modeling and planning the bulk electric power system, strong technical skills in long-range load forecasting, testing and planning, ability to apply advanced theories and concepts, and understanding of the integrated power system including load, generation, renewables, energy markets, and regulated transmission.

What does the team collaboration look like in this role?

The role involves interfacing with ISO-New England, area transmission owners, Eversource departments like UG/OH engineering and Operations, collaborating with cross-functional groups, and representing the company on regional committees such as NEPOOL, NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE.

What makes a strong candidate for this Principal Engineer position?

Strong candidates will have recognition as a technical expert internally and externally, extensive experience in bulk electric power system modeling and planning, and the ability to lead complex studies and provide major technical recommendations.