Senior Engineer, Distribution System Planning (Hybrid Schedule)
About The Position
Performs as a project leader and/or carries out assignments requiring mastery of subject matter, with extensive experience modeling and planning distribution lines and distribution substation facilities in an electric power system. Applies strong technical skills in electric power system design and advanced knowledge of utility electric power system data and model maintenance. Represents the company on distribution planning matters before state public utility commissions and various state and regional entities. The role identifies distribution system problems involving multiple feeders and substations; leads scenario-based planning studies; evaluates alternatives; and recommends solutions to support a reliable distribution system. It develops medium- and long-term distribution plans, supports integration of emerging technologies, prepares technical and regulatory analyses, and coordinates with cross-functional teams, customers, management, and regulatory agencies. The position also provides leadership and guidance to engineers and represents the department and company on committees. This position requires availability for emergency restoration assignments and travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary. It is a regular position with a hybrid schedule. Eversource will not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of five years of related experience in planning, design, and operations associated with distribution line and distribution substation facilities.
- Thorough knowledge of power system planning.
- Working knowledge of electric simulation software models and power distribution system analyses, including load flow, transient, and 8760-hour simulations.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies, including photovoltaic solar, electric vehicles, and battery storage.
- Knowledge of techniques used to plan the expansion of distribution lines and distribution substation facilities.
- Advanced knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning electric power supply systems.
- Advanced knowledge of distribution line design and operating practices.
- Knowledge of national, state, and other planning standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including formal presentation abilities.
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to develop strategic partnerships.
- Ability to achieve desired results by setting high standards for self and others and accepting responsibility for outcomes.
- Availability for emergency restoration assignments as required.
- Availability to travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Electric Power Systems concentration.
- Advanced degree.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Connecticut, Massachusetts, or New Hampshire.
Responsibilities
- Identify distribution system problems involving multiple feeders and substations; lead and conduct scenario-based planning studies, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions.
- Develop medium-term (2 to 5 year) and long-term (5+ year) distribution plans involving load relief, capacity, asset-related issues, and large DER integration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop long-range planning criteria for integrating and enabling two-way communication of technologies including photovoltaic solar, electric vehicles, and battery storage.
- Prepare contingency studies for distribution networks, including N-1 and N-2 analyses.
- Propose new distribution substations and associated overhead and underground feeders.
- Perform 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 used jointly with other utilities.
- Recommend project priorities for capital construction program financial reviews.
- Conduct or manage studies supporting facility needs, alternatives evaluation, and preferred solutions in regulatory applications, reports, chapters, and testimony.
- Prepare distribution-related documentation and/or testimony to support regulatory filings.
- Communicate with distribution customers regarding proposed facilities.
- Coordinate multiple cross-functional groups and provide guidance to engineers.
- Present recommendations and results to management at all appropriate levels.
- Represent the department and company on committees.
- Recommend development or revision of distribution planning criteria and standards.
- Respond to emergency restoration assignments as required and travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards program.
- Potential incentive.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
