Senior Distribution Planning Engineer

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

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Massachusetts is seeking a senior engineer to lead distribution planning initiatives and develop long-range plans for reliable power delivery.

The role requires mastery of power systems planning, strong communication, and collaboration across engineering, asset management and regulatory teams to evaluate alternatives, perform load-flow analyses, and present results to management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Electric Power Systems preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum five years related experience in planning, design, and operations for distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify distribution system problems and lead scenario-based planning studies.
• Develop 2–5 year and 5+ year distribution plans for load relief and asset issues.
• Build and validate electrical distribution models with power system simulation tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to integrate PV, EV, and battery storage.
• Prepare contingency studies and regulatory filings supporting distribution projects.

Skills

Electric power systems

Power flow analysis

PV/EV/storage integration

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Synergi Electric

CYME

Job description

Eversource Energy in Massachusetts is seeking a senior engineer to lead distribution planning initiatives and develop long-range plans for reliable power delivery.

The role requires mastery of power systems planning, strong communication, and collaboration across engineering, asset management and regulatory teams to evaluate alternatives, perform load-flow analyses, and present results to management and stakeholders.