Senior DER Planning Engineer

Eversource Energy; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 145,670 - 161,860; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in the United States is seeking a DER Planning Lead Engineer to provide distribution-focused expertise in DER power system studies and interconnection projects. The role leads technical reviews and modeling activities for generation and energy storage facilities connecting to the distribution system.

Requires modeling and planning-level design of distribution lines and substations, experience with Synergi Electric and PSCAD, and collaboration with multiple internal teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
• Minimum eight years in electric utility engineering or power system planning.
• Experience with DER hosting capacity analysis and inverter-based resources desirable.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain distribution system power flow models for evaluating DER interconnections.
• Conduct technical assessments of proposed solutions related to DER integration and impacts on the ISO‑NE regional system.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to identify planning needs and develop solutions.
• Verify technical feasibility and soundness of proposed plans using industry methods and practices.
• Develop primary and alternative mitigation solutions for identified thermal, voltage, protection, stability, and reliability concerns.
• Perform steady‑state and dynamic analyses of distribution‑connected DERs per Company planning standards.
• Support Pre‑Application Report reviews and technical evaluations of interconnection applications, providing guidance on feasibility, study requirements, and complex interconnection issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers conducting DER interconnection studies.
• Conduct peer reviews and coaching for staff engineers.
• Participate in performance management activities, including staff reviews.
• Represent Eversource on industry, regulatory, and stakeholder working groups related to DER integration and distribution planning.
• Identify risks and opportunities, propose solutions, and drive resolution of complex DER interconnection and planning challenges.
• Collaborate with ISO‑NE and neighboring utilities on regional distribution and substation expansion studies.
• Perform storm restoration and emergency response assignments as required.

Skills

DER interconnection planning

Power system modeling

Project leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Synergi Electric

PSCAD

Job description

Eversource Energy in the United States is seeking a DER Planning Lead Engineer to provide distribution-focused expertise in DER power system studies and interconnection projects. The role leads technical reviews and modeling activities for generation and energy storage facilities connecting to the distribution system.

Requires modeling and planning-level design of distribution lines and substations, experience with Synergi Electric and PSCAD, and collaboration with multiple internal teams.