Senior Engineer, Power System Planning (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; Hartford, Westwood, Manchester (CT, MA, NH); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Hartford, CT seeks a Senior Engineer to lead advanced power system modeling, EMT analysis, and planning studies. You will work with ISO-NE and regional stakeholders to evaluate transmission solutions for future needs, including renewables and energy storage.

The role requires five+ years in transmission planning, strong software skills, and the ability to communicate findings to diverse audiences. Hybrid work arrangements and cross-functional collaboration are available.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory applied to planning an electric power supply system.
• Experience using power system modeling and simulation software for steady state, voltage, short circuit, stability, and EMT transients.
• Extensive experience with inverter-based resource modeling and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and present scenario and probabilistic planning studies under various system conditions.
• Provide engineering input to develop robust, low-cost transmission solutions.
• Interface with ISO-NE, area transmission owners, and internal groups to address system needs and growth.
• Coordinate studies by vendors and consultants and integrate conclusions into company initiatives.
• Prepare engineering outputs and summarize in reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop long-range planning standards for new technologies (PV, EV, battery storage).
• Support operations through outage coordination studies and other reliability assessments.
• Develop EMT models for transmission and substation equipment including lines, transformers, condensers, and IBRs.

Skills

Power system modeling

EMT analysis

IBR modeling

PSSE

Python

VBA

Stakeholder communication

Education

BSEE

Tools

PSSE

TARA

PSCAD

Python

VBA

Powertech TSAT/VSAT

ASPEN Oneliner

ATP-EMTP

EMTP-RV

PI Vision

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Our Team:

We have an amazing opportunity to join our team as Senior Engineer. The electric power system is undergoing a historic transformation driven by state and federal energy policies, evolving market conditions, and rapid advancements in emerging technologies. The Transmission System Planning department plays a critical role in enabling this transformation while maintaining a safe, reliable, and resilient bulk electric system.

The Senior Engineer will serve as a technical subject matter expert responsible for conducting advanced power system modeling, simulation, and planning studies. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in transmission planning, operational studies, EMT analysis, and inverter-based resource (IBR) integration. This role requires the ability to leverage company and industry data to evaluate and develop cost-effective, reliable transmission solutions that support future system needs, including transmission lines, renewable generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), FACTS devices, synchronous condensers, HVDC systems, and other emerging technologies. Studies will be performed in accordance with Eversource, ISO New England (ISO-NE), Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC), and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) requirements.

The role can be based in Hartford, CT, Westwood, MA, or Manchester NH

Essential Functions

• Lead, conduct and present scenario and probabilistic based planning studies under a variety of existing and forecast system conditions.


• Use technical experience to contribute sound engineering input to develop robust, reliable, low-cost solutions.


• Exchange study results and perform technical reviews of data and assumptions from regional and industry stakeholders.


• Interface with ISO-New England, area transmission owners, and Eversource departments, such as: UG and OH engineering, Substation Technical, Distributed Energy Resource (DER), Operations, and other departments to understand and mitigate electric system needs, challenges, and enable reliable future growth.


• Coordinate and oversee studies performed by vendors and consultants, analyze assumptions and review conclusions to integrate into company initiatives.


• Prepare engineering output and summarize in reports, spreadsheets, and presentation to Eversource colleagues, management, industry groups and regional stakeholders.


• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop long-range planning standard and criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies, including but not limited to photovoltaic solar (PV), electric vehicles (EV), and battery storage.


• Support Transmission Operations and the Eversource Control Room through outage coordination studies, short-circuit studies, switching transient analyses, and other system reliability assessments


• Work collaboratively with Substation Engineering, study and identify substation equipment specification, insulation coordination, overvoltage and overcurrent protection, harmonics performance and mitigation measures for transmission and substation facilities


• Lead, develop and maintain high-fidelity electromagnetic transient (EMT) models for transmission and substation equipment, including transmission lines, transformers, shunt reactors/capacitors, surge arresters, generators, synchronous condensers, data centers, and IBRs such as STATCOMs and SVCs


• Collaborate with ISO-NE, Academia and DOE National Labs on power system planning and operation technology strategy, research, and development.

Other supporting tasks include:

• Actively represent Eversource on regional, national, and international committees and working groups such as NATF, IEEE, state public utility commissions


• Demonstrate self-sufficiency and support Eversource team by demonstrating accountability, consistency, and cooperation with all departments


• Conduct operation studies to validate and suggest operation procedures as needed


• Mentor and provide and technical training to Junior/Associate engineers.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system.


• Detailed knowledge and experience producing results and conclusions using power system modeling and simulation software for steady state power flow, voltage, short circuit, stability, and electromagnetic transients (lightning/switching, TOV, TRV, Zero-miss etc).


• Advanced technical understanding of inverter-based resource parameters and modeling, including extensive simulation experience.


• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, both verbal and written.


• Essential Software Proficiency including PSSE, TARA, PSCAD. Programming experience highly desirable: Python, VBA. Simulation software highly desirable: Powertech (TSAT, VSAT), ASPEN Oneliner, ATP-EMTP, EMTP-RV, PI Vision.


• Experience required applying NERC TPL, NPCC, and ISO-NE planning procedures.


• Experience applying ANSI, IEEE, and other industry standards in engineering design and system analysis.


• Follows Eversource’s Codes of Conduct, Business Ethics, Environmental

Education:

• BSEE required with additional consideration given to applicants with Advanced Degrees or Certifications (e.g. MSEE, Ph.D., PE, etc.).

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in transmission planning, operational studies, EMT transient analysis, and IBR modeling and simulation.

Licenses & Certifications: PE License preferred

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.


• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

HYBRID SCHEDULE

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Competencies:

• Build trusting relationships


• Manage and develop people


• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration


• Lead change


• Communicate strategic vision


• Create an engaged workforce


• Focus on the customer


• Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:

$129,450.00-$143,830.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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