Early-Career Transmission Planning Engineer

Eversource Energy; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy, based in Hartford, CT, is seeking an Associate Engineer in Transmission System Planning. You will assist in the modeling and analysis of the electric transmission network, supporting both short- and long-term planning efforts and reliability studies.

The role targets recent graduates with foundational power systems knowledge who want hands-on utility planning experience. Expect to collaborate with senior engineers and interact with ISO-NE and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with focus in Power Systems.
• 0–3 years related experience; internship preferred.
• Knowledge of power system planning standards and reliability criteria.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of transmission study models under guidance.
• Assist with transmission planning studies across service territories.
• Document study results and assist in presenting to stakeholders.
• Support automation of study processes and communicate results clearly.

Skills

Power system analysis tools

Python

Power systems knowledge

Electrical theory

Planning standards & criteria

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSSE

TARA

EMS

ASPEN

PSCAD

Job description

Eversource Energy, based in Hartford, CT, is seeking an Associate Engineer in Transmission System Planning. You will assist in the modeling and analysis of the electric transmission network, supporting both short- and long-term planning efforts and reliability studies.

The role targets recent graduates with foundational power systems knowledge who want hands-on utility planning experience. Expect to collaborate with senior engineers and interact with ISO-NE and other stakeholders.