Senior Engineer, Distribution System Planning (Hybrid Schedule))
About The Position
The Senior Engineer, Distribution System Planning performs as a project leader and carries out assignments requiring mastery of distribution system modeling and planning, including distribution lines and substation facilities in an electric power system. The role requires strong technical skills in electric power system design and advanced knowledge of utility electric power system data and model maintenance. The engineer represents Eversource on distribution planning matters before state public utility commissions and other state and regional entities. This position identifies and evaluates distribution system issues, develops medium- and long-range plans, studies alternatives, and recommends solutions that support system reliability and new technology integration. It also supports regulatory proceedings through analysis, documentation, and testimony; coordinates across departments and with customers; and provides leadership and guidance to engineers. The position is hybrid under current guidelines, with at least three office days per week, including Tuesday and Wednesday. Employees must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed. Emergency restoration assignments and travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire may be required. Eversource will not provide immigration-related visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- At least five years of related experience in planning, design, and operations for distribution line and distribution substation facilities, with thorough knowledge of power system planning.
- Working knowledge of electric simulation software models and power distribution systems analysis, including load-flow, transient, and 8760-hour simulation.
- Knowledge of technologies including photovoltaic solar, electric vehicles, and battery storage.
- Knowledge of techniques for planning 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 presentations.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop strategic partnerships.
- Ability to achieve results by setting high standards for self and others and accepting responsibility for outcomes.
- Must be available for emergency restoration assignments as required.
- Must be available to travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary.
- Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Electric Power Systems is preferred.
- An advanced degree is preferred.
- Professional Engineer registration in Connecticut, Massachusetts, or New Hampshire is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Identify distribution system problems involving multiple feeders and substations; lead and conduct scenario-based planning studies, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions to ensure reliability.
- Develop medium-range (2–5 year) and long-range (5+ year) distribution plans addressing load relief, capacity, asset issues, and large-scale distributed energy resource integration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop long-range planning criteria for integrating technologies and enabling two-way communication, including photovoltaic solar, electric vehicles, and battery storage.
- Prepare distribution network contingency studies, including N-1 and N-2 analyses.
- Propose new distribution substations and associated overhead and underground feeders.
- Conduct area-wide voltage and power factor studies and recommend findings to distribution engineering and operations.
- Lead or conduct forecast studies to determine loads used in distribution planning studies.
- Partner with other departments to prepare economic analyses for complex projects and recommend cost allocation for facilities jointly used with other utilities.
- Recommend project priorities for capital construction program financial review.
- Conduct or manage studies supporting the need for facilities, evaluation of alternatives, and preferred solutions included in regulatory application chapters, reports, and testimony.
- Prepare distribution-related documentation and testimony to support regulatory filings.
- Communicate with, support, and coordinate implementation with distribution customers regarding proposed facilities.
- Lead coordination among cross-functional groups and provide positive guidance to engineers.
- Present recommendations and results to management at appropriate levels.
- Represent the department and company on committees.
- Recommend development or changes to distribution planning criteria and standards.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards program; benefits program details are available on the company careers site.
- Potential incentive eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
