Principal Engineer, Transmission System Planning (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy • Westwood, MA

76d • $146,500 - $162,780

About The Position

Principal Engineer in Transmission System Planning provides technical leadership, conducts complex system planning studies, elicits ideas for the solution of unique and/or complex engineering problems, and is accountable for major technical recommendations. This is a hybrid job. The first 3 months are in the office. The Principal Engineer must have extensive experience with modeling and planning the bulk electric power system, exhibit strong technical skills to apply to long-range load forecasting, testing and planning, and leverage company and industry data to anticipate optimal design for infrastructure improvements such as AC transmission lines, battery storage, FACTS devices, Inverter-Based Resources (IBR), etc. Studies will be conducted in adherence to criteria from Eversource, ISO-New England, Northeast Power Coordination Council (NPCC), and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). This role also directs and prepares documents/testimony, written responses, and may testify for regulatory requirements and proceedings. This role represents the Company on regional and national transmission committees transmission planning matters for New England Power Pool (NEPOOL), NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering or science field required.
• Minimum of ten years specialized experience in transmission planning, software simulations, and IBR modeling.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system.
• Detailed knowledge and experience producing results and conclusions using power system modeling and simulation software.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience applying NERC TPL, NPCC, and ISO-NE planning procedures.
• PE License preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. degree in engineering preferred.
• Programming experience highly desirable: Python, VBA.
• Simulation software highly desirable: ASPEN Oneliner, EMTP (ATP), TARA, PI Processbook.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical specialist to transmission planning in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes.
• Lead, perform reliability and/or strategic scenario-based planning driven studies variety of existing and forecast system conditions.
• Use technical experience to contribute sound engineering input to develop robust, reliable, low-cost solutions.
• Exchange results but also conduct critical review of data and assumptions from regional and industry stakeholders.
• Interface with ISO-New England, area transmission owners, and Eversource departments to understand and mitigate electric system needs.
• Document and communicate results and recommendations including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop long-range planning criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies.
• Direct as team or project leader the more sensitive, highly complex engineering projects.
• Prepare documentation and testimony in support of regulatory filings.
• Present recommendations and/or results to all levels of management.
• Mentor and provide technical training to other engineers.
• Perform an emergent storm assignment as needed during times of inclement weather or adverse system conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards program.
• Salary is commensurate with your experience.
• Eligible for a potential incentive.

What This Job Offers

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