Senior Engineer, System Planning, Transmission (Hybrid) at Eversource Energy

Westwood, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Utilities, Electric Power, 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 leverage company and industry data to anticipate optimal design for infrastructure improvements (e.g., AC transmission lines, wind farms, battery storage, FACTS devices, Inverter-Based Resources (IBR))
Advanced knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system
Detailed knowledge and experience producing results and conclusions using power system tools (inferred from context)
Authorization to work in the United States (no sponsorship for work visas)

Responsibilities

Lead, conduct, and present scenario and probabilistic based planning studies under existing and forecast system conditions
Use technical experience to contribute sound engineering input for robust, reliable, low-cost solutions
Exchange and critically review data and assumptions from regional and industry stakeholders
Interface with ISO-New England, area transmission owners, and Eversource departments (e.g., UG and OH engineering, Substation Technical, DER, Operations) to understand and mitigate system needs and enable reliable growth
Coordinate and oversee studies by vendors and consultants, analyze assumptions, and review conclusions for company initiatives
Prepare engineering output and summarize in reports, spreadsheets, and presentations for colleagues, management, industry groups, and stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop long-range planning standards and criteria for new technologies (e.g., PV solar, EVs, battery storage)
Support Eversource Control Room with long-term outage coordination, short-circuit, and switching transient studies
Work with Substation Engineering to study and identify substation equipment specifications, insulation coordination, overvoltage/overcurrent protection, harmonics, and mitigation
Collaborate with ISO-NE, academia, and DOE National Labs on power system planning, operation technology strategy, research, and development
Represent Eversource on regional, national, and international committees/working groups (e.g., NATF, IEEE, state public utility commissions)
Demonstrate self-sufficiency, accountability, consistency, and cooperation across departments
Conduct operation studies to validate and suggest operation procedures
Mentor and provide technical training to Junior/Associate engineers
Perform emergent storm assignments during inclement weather or adverse conditions
Conduct studies in adherence to criteria from Eversource, ISO-New England, NPCC, and NERC

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Power System ModelingTransmission PlanningLoad ForecastingProbabilistic StudiesAC Transmission LinesWind FarmsBattery StorageFACTS DevicesInverter-Based ResourcesNERC StandardsISO-New EnglandNPCC Criteria

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require office presence?

This is a hybrid position, indicating a mix of remote and on-site work.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and experience are required for this Senior Engineer role?

The role requires extensive experience with modeling and planning the bulk electric power system, strong technical skills in long-range load forecasting, testing, and planning, and expertise in infrastructure like AC transmission lines, wind farms, battery storage, FACTS devices, and Inverter-Based Resources (IBR). Candidates must adhere to criteria from Eversource, ISO-New England, NPCC, and NERC.

What does the work environment or team collaboration look like at Eversource for this role?

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional groups, interfacing with ISO-New England, area transmission owners, Eversource departments like UG and OH engineering, Substation Technical, DER, and Operations, as well as coordinating with vendors, consultants, academia, and DOE National Labs.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Engineer position?

Strong candidates will have mastery as a technical subject expert in bulk electric power system modeling and planning, experience leading scenario and probabilistic studies, and the ability to interface with stakeholders, review data critically, and contribute to reliable, low-cost solutions for emerging technologies.