Senior Power Transmission Planning Engineer

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

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Hartford/Berlin CT and surrounding area seeks a Senior Engineer in System Planning to provide transmission-focused modeling and planning expertise. The role involves developing transmission models, conducting reliability studies, and representing the company on regional committees with ISO‑NE and NEPOOL.

Requires 5+ years of related experience, electrical engineering degree, and familiarity with PSSE/ASPEN/PSCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of directly related experience.
• Experience with transmission modeling and planning standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain transmission system models for studies (equipment ratings, impedances, contingencies).
• Conduct adequacy assessments and develop options to meet delivery objectives.
• Represent the department on industry committees and collaborate with ISO‑NE and other utilities.

Skills

Power system analysis

Python programming

Electrical theory

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Cross-functional work

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PSSE

TARA

ASPEN

PSCAD

Job description

Eversource Energy in Hartford/Berlin CT and surrounding area seeks a Senior Engineer in System Planning to provide transmission-focused modeling and planning expertise. The role involves developing transmission models, conducting reliability studies, and representing the company on regional committees with ISO‑NE and NEPOOL.

Requires 5+ years of related experience, electrical engineering degree, and familiarity with PSSE/ASPEN/PSCAD.