Distribution System Modeling and Automation Engineer (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer will be part of the Advanced Modeling and Forecasting Team within the System Planning organization. The role focuses on advanced Synergi Electric modeling and special studies, along with MATLAB-based automation and model management. Much of the work involves hands-on Synergi Electric modeling for studies such as capacity relief, contingency analysis, and fault current analysis. The rest centers on automating and standardizing workflows, managing models, automating Synergi Electric Solver execution in MATLAB, running large-scale studies, and supporting Synergi model governance. The position supports technically rigorous, repeatable, and defensible planning studies in collaboration with System Planning, Distribution Engineering, DER Planning, Reliability and Resiliency, and IT. Its work informs distribution investment decisions, regulatory-facing analysis, and long-range system planning. The role also supports Synergi Electric and PSCAD integration for electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies and produces decision-ready reports, visualizations, and technical documentation. The position requires at least three years of relevant professional experience and professional-level MATLAB and Simulink experience. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a quantitative field is preferred, and an advanced degree is also preferred. Work samples may be requested. The position is hybrid, requires availability for emergency restoration assignments, and may require travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. Eversource will not consider applicants who require immigration-related sponsorship to begin employment. The role is eligible for a potential incentive, and salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional experience in the utility industry, power system planning, distribution engineering, power system analysis, or a closely related field, including responsibility for complex modeling studies and automation deliverables.
Professional-level MATLAB and Simulink experience, including MATLAB programming and Simulink simulations.
Hands-on experience with Synergi Electric distribution system modeling and Solver workflows, including special studies.
Demonstrated experience with 8760-hour simulations, time-series processing, and fault current and protection-related studies.
Ability to develop maintainable, tested, and version-controlled MATLAB code for automation, batch studies, postprocessing, visualization, and reusable analysis workflows.
Ability to demonstrate ownership of MATLAB-based tools or automation workflows, including requirements interpretation, code design, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and end-user or stakeholder support.
Strong foundational understanding of distribution system planning, analysis, and operation.
Knowledge of distribution planning, including load growth, DER integration, voltage performance, and system constraints.
Ability to work with large and complex datasets and critically analyze results.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
Effective verbal communication skills for conveying technical results to varied audiences.
Ability to collaborate across planning, engineering, and IT organizations.
Availability for emergency restoration assignments as required.
Ability to travel between MA, CT, and NH as necessary.
Applicants requiring immigration-related sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a quantitative field preferred.
Advanced degree preferred.
Experience with Synergi Electric-PSCAD workflows and support of EMT-related studies is required or strongly preferred.
Familiarity with Synergi Model Management capabilities and automation of model lifecycle functions.
Experience with SQL databases or structured enterprise data sources, such as MS SQL.
Understanding of IT-aligned modeling workflows, documentation standards, and controlled execution environments.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced Synergi Electric special studies, including 8760-hour thermal and voltage analyses, N-1 contingency studies, and fault current and protection-related studies.
Develop, execute, and document scenario-based planning analyses comparing wires and non-wires solutions under varying load growth, DER adoption, and contingency conditions.
Interpret modeling results and provide clear, defensible technical recommendations to planners, engineers, and leadership.
Support medium- and long-range distribution planning studies, including capacity, asset performance, and system constraint identification.
Use MATLAB programming and software development practices to automate Synergi Electric Solver execution, run large-scale batch studies, and postprocess and visualize results.
Support and enhance Synergi Electric Model Management functions, including model setup, versioning, execution, and results tracking.
Support integration between Synergi Electric and PSCAD, including model preparation, execution support, and data exchange for EMT studies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align assumptions, modeling inputs, and methodologies.
Develop and maintain standardized, automated workflows that improve the efficiency, consistency, and auditability of special studies.
Produce decision-ready reports, visualizations, and technical documentation.
Support task and project execution using enterprise tools such as Jira.
Promote best practices in distribution modeling, automation, and model governance.
Be available for emergency restoration assignments as required.
Travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary.