Senior Engineer, Distribution System Planning (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy•Westwood, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.). Role and Scope of Position: Performs as project leader and/or carries out assignments requiring mastery of subject matter, with extensive experience associated with planning transmission lines and substation facilities in an electric power system. Exhibits strong technical skills on the design of the electric power system. Represents the company on regional and national transmission committees regarding transmission planning matters, at the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL), North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), New England Power Coordination Council (NPCC), Independent System Operators of New England (ISO-NE), and Regional Transmission Organizations. Essential Functions: Identifies Distribution System problems involving multiple feeders and substations, leads and conducts scenario-based planning studies, evaluates alternatives and recommends appropriate solutions to ensure a reliable distribution system. Develop medium (2-5 year) and long (5+ year) range distribution plans involving load relief, capacity, asset related issues, and large DER integration. Collaborate with multiple cross-functional groups in developing a long-range planning criterion for integrating and enabling two-way communication of new technologies, including photovoltaic solar (PV), electric vehicles (EV), and battery storage. Prepare contingency studies for distribution networks including N-1 and N-2 analysis. Propose new distribution substation and associated OH and UG feeders. Perform area wide voltage and power factor studies, recommending findings to distribution engineering and operations Leads or conducts forecast studies to determine loads used in distribution planning studies. Partners with other departments (Distribution Engineering, Asset Management, Standards, Transmission/Substation engineering, etc.) to prepare economic analysis for complex projects; recommends the allocation of costs for facilities used jointly with other utilities. Recommends project priorities for the capital construction program financial review. Conducts and/or manages the studies required to support the need for facilities, the evaluation of alternatives and the preferred solution contained in chapters, reports and testimony for distribution applications for proceedings before regulatory agencies. Prepares distribution related documentation and/or testimony to support regulatory filings. Effective communication, support and implementation with distribution customers pertaining to proposed facilities. Provides leadership in coordinating multiple cross-functional groups, and positive guidance for engineers. Presents recommendations and/or results to all levels of management as appropriate. Represents the department and the company on various committees. Recommends the development and/or changes as appropriate of criteria and standards for distribution planning.

Requirements

Working knowledge of electric simulation software models and power distribution systems analysis, including load-flow, transient, and 8760-hours simulation.
Experience with industry-standard distribution planning tools such as CYME or Synergi for feeder modeling, load flow analysis, contingency evaluation, and DER integration studies.
Knowledge of new technologies including but not limited to photovoltaic solar, electric vehicles, and battery storage.
Knowledge of the techniques for planning the expansion of distribution lines and distribution substation facilities.
Advanced knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system.
Advanced knowledge of distribution line design and operating practices.
Knowledge of National, State and other planning standards.
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.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required, Electric Power Systems preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years related experience in planning, design, and operations related to distribution line and distribution substation facilities, with a thorough knowledge of power system planning.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred
Registered Professional Engineer in Connecticut, Massachusetts or New Hampshire is desirable.

Responsibilities

Identifies Distribution System problems involving multiple feeders and substations, leads and conducts scenario-based planning studies, evaluates alternatives and recommends appropriate solutions to ensure a reliable distribution system.
Develop medium (2-5 year) and long (5+ year) range distribution plans involving load relief, capacity, asset related issues, and large DER integration.
Collaborate with multiple cross-functional groups in developing a long-range planning criterion for integrating and enabling two-way communication of new technologies, including photovoltaic solar (PV), electric vehicles (EV), and battery storage.
Prepare contingency studies for distribution networks including N-1 and N-2 analysis.
Propose new distribution substation and associated OH and UG feeders.
Perform area wide voltage and power factor studies, recommending findings to distribution engineering and operations
Leads or conducts forecast studies to determine loads used in distribution planning studies.
Partners with other departments (Distribution Engineering, Asset Management, Standards, Transmission/Substation engineering, etc.) to prepare economic analysis for complex projects; recommends the allocation of costs for facilities used jointly with other utilities.
Recommends project priorities for the capital construction program financial review.
Conducts and/or manages the studies required to support the need for facilities, the evaluation of alternatives and the preferred solution contained in chapters, reports and testimony for distribution applications for proceedings before regulatory agencies.
Prepares distribution related documentation and/or testimony to support regulatory filings.
Effective communication, support and implementation with distribution customers pertaining to proposed facilities.
Provides leadership in coordinating multiple cross-functional groups, and positive guidance for engineers.
Presents recommendations and/or results to all levels of management as appropriate.
Represents the department and the company on various committees.
Recommends the development and/or changes as appropriate of criteria and standards for distribution planning.