Senior Transmission Planning Engineer

Eversource Energy; Berlin (CT); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy seeks a Principal Engineer for the Transmission Systems Planning Team. The role provides technical leadership, conducts advanced planning studies, and shapes major recommendations for the bulk electric power system across New England. Expect collaboration with ISO-NE and regional stakeholders, with hybrid work options in MA/CT.

Required are extensive modeling experience, strong communication, and a record of producing reliable, cost-effective solutions. Master’s or Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with extensive experience in transmission planning.
• Experience leading complex engineering studies in power systems and regulator interactions.
• Strong track record in regulatory documentation and testimony.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission planning studies and long-range planning analyses.
• Prepare and present results to management and stakeholders.
• Interface with ISO-NE, area transmission owners, and internal departments.
• Develop and communicate recommendations for reliable, cost-effective infrastructure.
• Present findings in regulatory filings and proceedings.
• Represent Eversource on regional and national committees.

Skills

Power system planning

Load forecasting

Technical leadership

Regulatory testimony

Python

VBA

PSSE

PSCAD

NERC/NPCC/ISO-NE planning

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Ph.D. in engineering

PE License

Tools

Excel

Visio

SharePoint

OneDrive

ASPEN Oneliner

EMTP (ATP)

TARA

PI Processbook

Job description

Eversource Energy seeks a Principal Engineer for the Transmission Systems Planning Team. The role provides technical leadership, conducts advanced planning studies, and shapes major recommendations for the bulk electric power system across New England. Expect collaboration with ISO-NE and regional stakeholders, with hybrid work options in MA/CT.

Required are extensive modeling experience, strong communication, and a record of producing reliable, cost-effective solutions. Master’s or Ph.D.