Senior Engineer, System Planning

Eversource Energy • Westwood, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves leading, conducting, and presenting scenario and probabilistic-based planning studies for the electric system under existing and forecast conditions. The engineer will contribute engineering input to develop robust, reliable, and low-cost solutions, and exchange results and conduct critical reviews with regional and industry stakeholders. The position requires interfacing with ISO-New England, area transmission owners, and internal departments to understand and mitigate electric system needs and challenges, and to enable growth. Responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing studies performed by vendors and consultants, analyzing their assumptions and conclusions for integration into company initiatives. The engineer will prepare engineering output and summarize findings in reports, spreadsheets, and presentations for various audiences. Collaboration with cross-functional groups is expected for developing long-range planning standards and criteria for new technologies. The role also involves collaborating with ISO-NE, Academia, and DOE National Labs on power system planning and operation technology strategy, research, and development. Emergency restoration assignments may be required.

Requirements

• Experience with transmission planning, software simulations, IBR modeling, and transient analysis
• Experience applying electrical theory to planning an electric power supply system
• Experience using power system modeling and simulation software for steady state power flow, voltage, short circuit, stability, and electromagnetic transients
• Experience with HVDC and inverter-based resource parameters and modeling, including simulation experience in weak grid systems
• Experience with PSSE and PSCAD
• Experience with Python and VBA
• Experience with Powertech (TSAT, VSAT), ASPEN Oneliner, EMTP (ATP), TARA, and PI Processbook
• Experience applying NERC TPL, NPCC, and ISO-NE planning procedures
• Requires a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineer or a related field
• At least five years of experience as a Planning Engineer, Research Assistant, or related occupation

Responsibilities

• Lead, conduct and present scenario and probabilistic based planning studies under existing and forecast system conditions
• Contribute sound engineering input to develop robust, reliable, low-cost solutions
• Exchange results and conduct critical review of data and assumptions from regional and industry stakeholders
• Interface with ISO-New England, area transmission owners, and the company's departments to understand and mitigate electric system needs, challenges, and enable growth
• Coordinate and oversee studies performed by vendors and consultants, analyzing assumptions and review conclusions to integrate into company initiatives
• Prepare engineering output and summarize in reports, spreadsheets, and presentations to colleagues, management, industry groups and regional stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop long-range planning standards and criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies
• Collaborate with ISO-NE, Academia and DOE National Labs on power system planning and operation technology strategy, research, and development
• Work emergency restoration assignments as needed

Benefits

• EEO Statement : Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status. VEVRRA Federal Contractor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior