Principal Engineer, System Planning (Hybrid Schedule)

About the role

Eversource Transmission System Planning seeks two Principal Engineers to provide technical leadership, conduct complex system planning studies, and serve as the recognized technical expert for bulk electric power system modeling and planning. The role involves long-range load forecasting, compliance analyses per Eversource, ISO‑NE, NPCC, and NERC criteria, regulatory testimony, and representation on regional and national committees (NERC, NPCC, ISO‑NE, NEPOOL, IEEE, NATF, state commissions). Positions are based in Hartford, CT; Westwood, MA; or Manchester, NH. Eversource does not offer immigration‑related sponsorship (H‑1B, O‑1, J‑1, TN, E‑3, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical specialist applying advanced theories, concepts, and processes to transmission planning.
• Direct highly complex, multi‑discipline engineering assessments and modeling using state‑of‑the‑art technology.
• Prepare documentation and testimony for regulatory filings and compliance studies; present recommendations to all management levels.
• Actively represent Eversource on regional, national, and international committees and working groups (NERC, NATF, IEEE, state public utility commissions).
• Lead and perform reliability and strategic scenario‑based planning studies: thermal, voltage, short‑circuit, dynamic stability, PV, transfer limit, and electromagnetic transient assessments.
• Contribute sound engineering input to model development and updates for transmission lines, transformers, generators, circuit breakers, FACTS devices, inverter‑based resources (IBR), battery storage, etc.
• Conduct critical review of data and assumptions from regional and industry stakeholders.
• Interface with ISO‑NE, area transmission owners, and Eversource departments (UG/OH Transmission Line Engineering, Substation Engineering, Protection & Controls, Asset Management, Compliance, Operations, Substation Technical, DER, etc.) to document system compliance, needs, and challenges.
• Document and communicate results via data updates, report writing, and summary presentations.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to develop or update industry, regional, or other criteria and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; power systems specialization preferred.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with power systems specialization preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years specialized experience in power system design and software simulations; transmission system design/simulation experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory applied to electric power supply system planning.
• Detailed experience producing results and conclusions using power system modeling and simulation software for powerflow, voltage, short‑circuit, stability, and electromagnetic transient analysis.
• Experience applying NERC, NPCC, and ISO‑NE standards and planning procedures required.
• Demonstrated very high standards of professional and technical competence with thorough knowledge of system‑wide applications.
• Initiative and assertiveness to identify problem areas, creativity to devise technically sound solutions, and confidence to make complex technical decisions with little supervision.
• Highly developed communication skills: clear, concise writing and effective internal/external presentations.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, regional, and local standards and industry codes applicable to the Eversource transmission system.
• Knowledge of state and local regulatory regulations highly desirable.
• Ability to provide work direction, assume authority, and be assertive to contribute to team success.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information, grasp strategic implications, and propose well‑reasoned decisions for highly complex problems.

Skills

• Essential software proficiency: PSSE, OneLiner, PSCAD, TARA, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Programming experience in Python and VBA highly desirable.
• Additional simulation software familiarity desirable: EMTP, ATP, PI Processbook, SharePoint, OneDrive.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: current guidelines require at least three days in the office per week, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by employee and supervisor. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should policy change. Must be available for emergency restoration assignments as required.

Pay

Annual salary range: $150,300 – $167,000. Position is eligible for a potential incentive. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program; see the careers site for an overview of benefits programs.