Senior DER Planning Engineer (Grid Modernization)

Eversource; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource is seeking a DER Planning Senior Engineer to lead planning, evaluation, and integration of distributed energy resources into the electric distribution grid. You will mentor junior engineers and communicate findings to stakeholders across departments.

The role requires strong power systems knowledge, project leadership, and familiarity with interconnection processes and industry standards. Strong collaboration with System Planning, Transmission, and Operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in electric utility planning or DER integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain distribution system power flow models for DER interconnections.
• Assess DER interconnections and impacts on distribution and ISO-NE systems.
• Prepare documentation for ISO-NE interconnection and project approvals.

Skills

Power systems analysis

DER integration

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Power system modeling software

GIS

Job description

Eversource is seeking a DER Planning Senior Engineer to lead planning, evaluation, and integration of distributed energy resources into the electric distribution grid. You will mentor junior engineers and communicate findings to stakeholders across departments.

The role requires strong power systems knowledge, project leadership, and familiarity with interconnection processes and industry standards. Strong collaboration with System Planning, Transmission, and Operations is essential.