Senior Engineer, System Planning (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; Westwood (KY); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead probabilistic planning studies under current and forecasted system conditions. You will develop robust, low-cost solutions and interface with ISO-NE and regional stakeholders to enable growth, while coordinating with vendors and presenting results in reports and presentations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of experience in planning or related roles.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and present scenario and probabilistic based planning studies.
• Provide engineering input for robust, low-cost solutions.
• Coordinate with ISO-NE and stakeholders to mitigate electric system needs.
• Prepare engineering output and summarize in reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups on long-range planning standards and criteria.
• Work emergency restoration assignments as needed.

Skills

Transmission planning

Software simulations

IBR modeling

Transient analysis

Electrical theory

Power system modeling and simulation

HVDC and inverter-based resources

PSSE

PSCAD

Python

VBA

Powertech TSAT/VSAT

ASPEN Oneliner

EMTP ATP

TARA

PI ProcessBook

NERC TPL

NPCC planning procedures

ISO-NE planning procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

Python

VBA

Powertech TSAT/VSAT

ASPEN Oneliner

EMTP ATP

TARA

PI ProcessBook

Job description

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.

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