Principal Engineer, Transmission System Planning (Hybrid Schedule)

About the role

The Principal Engineer will serve as a technical specialist to transmission planning, leading studies and contributing sound engineering input to develop robust, reliable, low-cost solutions. The role involves interfacing with various stakeholders and presenting recommendations to all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex system planning studies, including voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, electromagnetic transient, and stability assessments.
• Use technical expertise to develop solutions for infrastructure improvements such as AC transmission lines, battery storage, FACTS devices, and Inverter-Based Resources (IBR).
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to integrate and enable new technologies like photovoltaic solar (PV), electric vehicles (EV), and battery storage.
• Document and communicate results and recommendations, including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.
• Represent the company on regional and national transmission committees, such as NEPOOL, NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE.
• Prepare documentation and testimony in support of regulatory filings.
• Present recommendations and/or results to all levels of management as appropriate.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and power system modeling and simulation software.
• Experience with HVDC and inverter-based resource parameters and modeling.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Experience applying NERC TPL, NPCC, and ISO-NE planning procedures.
• Master’s degree in engineering or science field required; Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years specialized experience in transmission planning, software simulations, and IBR modeling.
• Licenses & Certifications: PE License preferred.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of federal, industry codes, and standards applicable to the Eversource transmission system.
• Knowledge of state and local regulatory regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and engineering economics applicable to the specific area of the position.
• Ability to provide work direction for others, assume authority, and be assertive.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information and propose decisions with respect to the specific area of the position.
• Ability to grasp concepts, analyze technical information, determine facts, be sensitive to underlying issues, and make well thought out recommendations/decisions.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system.
• Advanced technical understanding of HVDC and inverter-based resource parameters and modeling.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Essential Software Proficiency includes PSSE, PSCAD, Microsoft Office 365; Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, OneDrive.
• Experience applying NERC TPL, NPCC, and ISO-NE planning procedures.
• Experience with PSSE, PSCAD, and other simulation software.
• Experience with PSSE, PSCAD, and other simulation software.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards program.
• Annual salary range: $150,890.00-$167,660.00.
• Flexible work schedule (Hybrid).

Pay

Salary is commensurate with your experience.

Schedule

HYBRID: Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

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