Senior Grid Engineer - DER & Data Center Interconnections

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

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Senior Transmission Systems Planning Engineer to lead interconnection studies for large-scale DERs and data centers across MA, CT, and NH. You will perform feasibility, system impact, and transformer-level studies using PSSE, PSCAD, TARA, and other tools, delivering clear reports to stakeholders and guiding project teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, maintain awareness of FERC/NERC standards, and help develop internal methodologies while supporting grid

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill and experience in power systems analysis.
• Experience with interconnection applications for large industrial loads beyond Data Centers.
• Experience with TARA, PSSE, PSCAD.
• Experience with scripting for automation (Python) within power system analysis tools.
• Technical understanding of the parameters and functions of the operation of the power delivery system and power system theory.
• Skill in working cross functionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform large-scale integration studies across CT, MA, and NH.
• Conduct and manage system impact studies for utility-scale DER projects and data center interconnections.
• Use tools such as PSS®E, PSCAD, TARA, and Synergi for detailed analysis.
• Validate inverter models to meet industry standards.
• Prepare technical reports, study results, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and help develop internal study methodologies.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Interconnection applications

TARA

PSSE

PSCAD

Python scripting

Power delivery knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

TARA

PSSE

PSCAD

Synergi

Job description

Eversource Energy is seeking a Senior Transmission Systems Planning Engineer to lead interconnection studies for large-scale DERs and data centers across MA, CT, and NH. You will perform feasibility, system impact, and transformer-level studies using PSSE, PSCAD, TARA, and other tools, delivering clear reports to stakeholders and guiding project teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, maintain awareness of FERC/NERC standards, and help develop internal methodologies while supporting grid