Principal Engineer, Transmission System Planning (Hybrid Schedule)

About the role

The Principal Engineer serves as a technical specialist to transmission planning, applying advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes. They lead, perform reliability and/or strategic scenario-based planning driven studies under various existing and forecast system conditions, including voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, electromagnetic transient, and stability assessments. The role involves contributing sound engineering input to develop robust, reliable, low-cost solutions, exchanging results, and conducting critical reviews of data and assumptions from regional and industry stakeholders. They interface with ISO-New England, area transmission owners, and Eversource departments to understand and mitigate electric system needs, challenges, and enable reliable future growth. The role also involves documenting and communicating results and recommendations, collaborating with cross-functional groups to develop long-range planning criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies, and preparing documentation and testimony in support of regulatory filings.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes in transmission planning
• Lead, perform reliability and strategic scenario-based planning driven studies under various 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 Eversource departments to understand and mitigate electric system needs, challenges, and enable reliable future growth
• Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate, including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop long-range planning criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies
• Prepare documentation and testimony in support of regulatory filings
• Present recommendations and/or results to all levels of management as appropriate
• Represent Eversource on regional, national, and international committees and working groups such as NATF, IEEE, state public utility commissions

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system
• Detail knowledge and experience producing results and conclusions using power system modeling and simulation software for steady state power flow, voltage, short circuit, stability, and electromagnetic transients
• Advanced technical understanding of HVDC and inverter-based resource parameters and modeling, including extensive simulation experience in weak grid systems
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Essential Software Proficiency includes PSSE, PSCAD, Microsoft Office 365; Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, OneDrive. Programming experience highly desirable: Python, VBA. Simulation software highly desirable: ASPEN Oneliner, EMTP (ATP), TARA, PI Processbook
• Experience applying NERC TPL, NPCC, and ISO-NE planning procedures
• Master’s degree in engineering or science field required. Ph.D. degree in engineering 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 are highly desirable
• 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. Contributes to the success of the team
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information and be aware of strategic implications in order to propose decisions with respect to the specific area of the position in solving highly complex problems
• 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, including extensive simulation experience in weak grid systems
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Essential Software Proficiency includes PSSE, PSCAD, Microsoft Office 365; Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, OneDrive. Programming experience highly desirable: Python, VBA. Simulation software highly desirable: ASPEN Oneliner, EMTP (ATP), TARA, PI Processbook
• Experience applying NERC TPL, NPCC, and ISO-NE planning procedures

Benefits

• Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.
• Salary is commensurate with your experience.
• This position is eligible for a potential incentive.
• The annual salary range for this position is: $150,890.00-$167,660.00

Pay

Salary is commensurate with your experience.

Schedule

The role can be based in Westwood, MA, Berlin, CT or Hartford, CT.

The role is offered on a Hybrid schedule. Employees must 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.