Senior Power Distribution Planning Engineer

Eversource Energy; Berlin (CT); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in the United States seeks an experienced Engineering Lead for distribution planning, focusing on planning distribution substation facilities and integrating PV, EV, and storage technologies.

The role requires strong modeling skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to present recommendations to management and regulators. Minimum five years in distribution planning and a PE license are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Electric Power Systems preferred).
• Minimum five years in distribution planning and operations.
• Professional Engineer license in CT/MA/NH desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead distribution planning studies for reliability of feeders and substations.
• Develop 2-5 year and 5+ year distribution plans.
• Build and validate distribution models with planning tools.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams on technology integration (PV, EV, storage).
• Prepare contingency studies (N-1, N-2) for networks.
• Recommend substations and feeders for capital investment.

Skills

Power system modeling

Load-flow analysis

Distribution planning

Electrical power systems

Communication skills

Team leadership

Regulatory liaison

PV knowledge

EV/storage knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Synergi Electric

CYME

Power system simulators

Job description

Eversource Energy in the United States seeks an experienced Engineering Lead for distribution planning, focusing on planning distribution substation facilities and integrating PV, EV, and storage technologies.

The role requires strong modeling skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to present recommendations to management and regulators. Minimum five years in distribution planning and a PE license are desirable.