Senior Transmission System Planner – Hybrid

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

Job summary

Eversource Energy in the Northeast seeks a Senior Engineer to join Transmission System Planning in Westwood, MA (also Berlin, CT or Hartford, CT). The role provides transmission-focused SME support in power system studies and project development, including modeling and development of the transmission system.

You will analyze power flow, transient stability, short circuit, and electromagnetic transients; participate in regional committees (NEPOOL, NERC, NPCC, ISO‑NE); hybrid schedule with office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Five+ years of directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the system models for transmission studies including collection, review and/or modification of a variety of electric system parameters.
• Conduct adequacy assessments and develop options to meet delivery objectives with latitude for independent action and decision making.
• Understand, interpret and apply industry and corporate transmission planning standards and the regulations of Federal, State and Local authorities.
• Represent the department and the company on various industry related committees.
• Participate with other utilities and the planning staff of ISO‑NE in the preparation of regional transmission expansion studies.
• Employ teamwork with engineers in System Planning, Transmission Asset Strategy, and engineers and operating personnel elsewhere in Electric Operations in performing analyses and providing technical support in planning and operational environments.
• Plans, develops and collaborates in the implementation and management of the life cycle plan for transmission assets.
• Communicates clearly and effectively verbally and in writing the results of analyses and action plan.
• Contributes to the development of the budget for the Electric Operations through cost-effective programs and projects to meet customer and system needs.
• Trains junior staff in technical analyses and procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree

Job description

Eversource Energy in the Northeast seeks a Senior Engineer to join Transmission System Planning in Westwood, MA (also Berlin, CT or Hartford, CT). The role provides transmission-focused SME support in power system studies and project development, including modeling and development of the transmission system.

You will analyze power flow, transient stability, short circuit, and electromagnetic transients; participate in regional committees (NEPOOL, NERC, NPCC, ISO‑NE); hybrid schedule with office