Senior Power Systems Planner & Lead Engineer

Eversource Energy; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 129,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Manchester, NH, is seeking an experienced Distribution Planning Engineer to lead and perform planning studies for distribution lines and substations in a fast-changing electric power system.

You will collaborate across departments to evaluate alternatives, prepare regulatory filings, and present findings to management, with travel across New England as needed. Relevant PE license preferred; bachelor's in EE required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with power systems focus.
• PE license desirable; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum five years in planning, design, and operation of distribution facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead scenario-based planning studies for distribution networks.
• Develop 2- to 5-year and long-term distribution plans.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on PV, EV, and storage integration.
• Prepare contingency studies and regulatory testimony.
• Present recommendations to management and regulators.

Skills

Distribution planning

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

PV integration

Regulatory presentations

Travel readiness

Emergency readiness

Power system analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Power system modeling software

Job description

Eversource Energy in Manchester, NH, is seeking an experienced Distribution Planning Engineer to lead and perform planning studies for distribution lines and substations in a fast-changing electric power system.

You will collaborate across departments to evaluate alternatives, prepare regulatory filings, and present findings to management, with travel across New England as needed. Relevant PE license preferred; bachelor's in EE required.