Principal Engineer, System Planning (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•Hartford, CT

3d•$150,300 - $167,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversource has two openings for a Principal Engineer on its Transmission System Planning team. The role provides technical leadership for complex system-planning studies, develops solutions to challenging engineering problems, and makes major technical and standards recommendations. Positions may be based in Hartford, Connecticut; Westwood, Massachusetts; or Manchester, New Hampshire. The Principal Engineer models and plans the bulk electric power system, develops and improves models of transmission and generation equipment and other resources, and conducts mandatory compliance analyses. Studies follow Eversource, ISO-New England, NPCC, and NERC criteria. The role also prepares regulatory documents, testimony, and written responses, and may testify in regulatory proceedings. It may represent Eversource on regional and national transmission-planning committees. This position is hybrid. Current guidelines require at least three office days per week, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor. Employees must be able to work up to five days in the office when needed or if policy changes. The role requires availability for emergency restoration assignments, which may involve work outside normal responsibilities, hours, or location. Eversource will not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
At least 10 years of specialized experience in power-system design and software simulations; transmission-system design or simulation experience is preferred.
Advanced knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system.
Detailed experience producing results and conclusions using power-system modeling and simulation software for power-flow, voltage, short-circuit, stability, and electromagnetic-transient analysis.
Proficiency in PSSE, OneLiner, PSCAD, TARA, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience applying NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE standards and planning procedures.
Thorough knowledge of federal, regional, and local standards and industry codes applicable to the Eversource transmission system.
Demonstrated high professional and technical competence, including thorough knowledge of relevant technical skills and system-wide applications.
Ability to independently identify problem areas, devise technically sound solutions, and make technical decisions on complex problems with little or no supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and concisely and make internal and external presentations.
Ability to provide work direction, assume authority, and contribute to team success.
Ability to analyze and interpret information, recognize strategic implications, evaluate complex technical matters, and make well-considered recommendations and decisions.
Ability to work up to five days per week in the office when required and to accept emergency restoration assignments, which may occur outside normal responsibilities, hours, and location.
Applicants requiring immigration-related sponsorship to begin employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Power systems specialization in an Electrical Engineering degree.
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a power systems specialization.
PE license.
Programming experience in Python and VBA.
Familiarity with EMTP, ATP, PI Processbook, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
Knowledge of state and local regulatory regulations.
Transmission-system design and software-simulation experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical specialist and recognized expert in transmission planning and the application of advanced engineering theories, concepts, principles, and processes.
Lead complex, sensitive, and potentially multidisciplinary engineering assessments and modeling projects, including work using advanced technology.
Lead and conduct reliability and strategic scenario-based planning studies covering existing and forecast system conditions, including thermal, voltage, short-circuit, dynamic stability, PV, transfer-limit, and electromagnetic-transient assessments.
Develop and update power-system models, providing sound engineering input and critically reviewing data and assumptions from regional and industry stakeholders.
Prepare documentation, testimony, and written responses for regulatory filings and compliance studies; present recommendations and results to management and other audiences.
Represent Eversource on regional, national, and international committees and working groups, including organizations such as NERC, NATF, IEEE, and state public utility commissions.
Work with ISO-New England, transmission owners, and Eversource departments to understand and document compliance, system needs, and challenges and support reliable future growth.
Document and communicate study results and recommendations through data updates, reports, and presentations.
Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop or update industry, regional, and other criteria and procedures.
Provide work direction and contribute to team success; be available for emergency restoration assignments as required.