Senior Engineer, System Planning (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource; Westwood (MA); Híbrido; USD 157.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Eversource Energy seeks a Lead Planning Engineer to conduct scenario and probabilistic planning studies under current and forecast system conditions. You will provide engineering input to develop robust, low-cost solutions and coordinate with ISO-NE and regional stakeholders.

You will oversee vendor studies, summarize results in reports, and collaborate across departments to develop long-range planning standards and enable new technologies.

Formación

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and 5+ years as a Planning Engineer/related role.
• Experience with transmission planning studies and power system modeling.
• Familiarity with IEEE/NERC planning procedures and regional stakeholder interfaces.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and present scenario and probabilistic planning studies under current and forecast system conditions.
• Coordinate and oversee vendor/consultant studies; review assumptions and integrate findings.
• Prepare outputs in reports, spreadsheets, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop planning standards and enable new technologies.

Conocimientos

Transmission planning

Power system analysis

IR/PSSE experience

Python

VBA

HVDC & weak grids

NERC planning procedures

Systems operation knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

PSSE

PSCAD

Powertech TSAT/VSAT

ASPEN Oneliner

EMTP ATP

TARA

PI ProcessBook

Descripción del empleo

Lead, conduct and present scenario and probabilistic based planning studies under existing and forecast system conditions; Contribute sound engineering input to develop robust, reliable, low-cost solutions; Exchange results and conduct critical review of data and assumptions from regional and industry stakeholders; Interface with ISO-New England, area transmission owners, and the company's departments to understand and mitigate electric system needs, challenges, and enable growth; Coordinate and oversee studies performed by vendors and consultants, analyzing assumptions and review conclusions to integrate into company initiatives; Prepare engineering output and summarize in reports, spreadsheets, and presentations to colleagues, management, industry groups and regional stakeholders; Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop long-range planning standards and criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies; Collaborate with ISO-NE, Academia and DOE National Labs on power system planning and operation technology strategy, research, and development; and Work emergency restoration assignments as needed. In order to complete the above-mentioned tasks, the following skills and experience is required:

• Experience with transmission planning, software simulations, IBR modeling, and transient analysis;
• Experience applying electrical theory to planning an electric power supply system;
• Experience using power system modeling and simulation software for steady state power flow, voltage, short circuit, stability, and electromagnetic transients;
• Experience with HVDC and inverter-based resource parameters and modeling, including simulation experience in weak grid systems;
• Experience with PSSE and PSCAD;
• Experience with Python and VBA;
• Experience with Powertech (TSAT, VSAT), ASPEN Oneliner, EMTP (ATP), TARA, and PI Processbook;
• Experience applying NERC TPL, NPCC, and ISO-NE planning procedures.

Requires a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineer or a related field, and at least five years of experience as a Planning Engineer, Research Assistant, or related occupation.

Hybrid option to work from home may be available: 3 days in office/2 days from home.

Salary: $156,936 - $165,000/year. 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.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Who we are: Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor's 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.