Engineer - Transmission System Planning (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy • Hartford, CT

81d • $97,570 - $108,410

About The Position

The Engineer will work with complex systems and equipment, while providing engineering and technical services to support our growing organization. We offer a unique and exciting opportunity to explore the best of both worlds, working both in the office and the field on a variety of interesting projects. Areas of expertise include designing new substations and infrastructure, analyzing systems and disruptions to service, working with transformers, engineering the electrical protection and control circuits that handles the flow of power, and dealing with acceptance testing of equipment, failures of equipment and analysis of system disturbances. Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Eversource will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position. Engineer in Transmission System Planning assists in transmission system impact studies and system solutions development study files, internal project approval document for proposed system changes and/or upgrades. The role provides support for power system study model development and maintenance and performs technical analysis under guidance. Typical reliability studies include analyses of power flow, stability, electromagnetic transient, and short circuit.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering required - Electric Power Systems preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of power system planning is preferred.
• Knowledge with power system transmission analysis tools such as PSSE, TARA, ASPEN, PSCAD, or other similar analysis software preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system.
• Good written and oral communication skills, including formal presentation.
• Excellent team skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, ability to develop strategic partnerships.
• Ability to achieve desired results by setting high standards for self and others, and accepts responsibility for outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Supports development and maintenance of the system models for transmission studies under guidance of more senior Engineers.
• Collection and review of the forecast loads to be included in the model.
• Collection, modification, and review of a variety of electric system parameters including equipment ratings, impedances, contingency sets, protection and control parameters, as well as system topology.
• Collection, modification, and review of power system component modeling for steady state, stability, short circuit, and EMT analyses.
• Assists with transmission system impact studies in the entire Eversource service territories.
• Preparation of study scopes based on determined study assumptions.
• Application of corporate planning standards in conjunction with any other applicable NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE reliability standards and criteria.
• Supporting solutions development to mitigate identified significant adverse impacts by testing solution alternatives as directed.
• Providing support to more senior Engineers within the System Planning organization.
• Interfacing with various internal groups within Eversource, and external entities such as ISO-NE staff.
• Determination of system needs and corresponding solutions.
• Documentation of study results in study reports.
• Study process automation for routines with transmission analysis tools.
• Clearly and effectively communicates the results of analyses both verbally and in writing.
• Assists with development of training modules.
• Performs an emergent storm assignment as needed during times of inclement weather or adverse system conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards program.
• Potential incentive based on performance.
• Salary is commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees