Lead Power Systems Engineer, Transmission Planning

Eversource Energy; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy, based in the United States, is seeking a Principal Engineer in System Planning to provide technical leadership in long-range load forecasting, modeling, and transmission planning. The role involves leading complex studies, developing model improvements, and preparing regulatory documents and testimony for ISO-NE and NPCC contexts.

The position supports hybrid work with required in-office days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; power systems specialization preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years in power system design and simulations.
• Proficient in PSSE, PSCAD; experience with ISO-NE/NERC standards.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and lead studies.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission planning studies and complex engineering assessments.
• Prepare documentation and testimony for regulatory filings.
• Present recommendations to management and regulators.
• Collaborate with ISO-NE, NERC, NPCC and other stakeholders.
• Develop model updates for transmission system components.
• Document results and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Power flow modeling

PSSE

OneLiner

PSCAD

NERC standards

ISO-NE standards

Python

Regulatory compliance

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Masters in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

TARA

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

Eversource Energy, based in the United States, is seeking a Principal Engineer in System Planning to provide technical leadership in long-range load forecasting, modeling, and transmission planning. The role involves leading complex studies, developing model improvements, and preparing regulatory documents and testimony for ISO-NE and NPCC contexts.

The position supports hybrid work with required in-office days.