Senior Engineer, Transmission System Planning (Non-Wires Alternative) NWA (hybrid schedule)

About the role

The Senior Engineer in Transmission System Planning serves as a transmission-focused subject matter expert, specializing in power system studies and solutions development, including Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA).

This role requires extensive experience in modeling, analysis, and planning-level designs of transmission lines and substation facilities in an electric power system. Additionally, the position will also lead the evaluation of NWA for transmission projects across the Eversource service territory in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.

This role is critical to ensure that all transmission projects presented to the regulatory entities in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire are assessed for cost-effectiveness, reliability, and environmentally responsible alternatives to traditional infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive NWA evaluations for required transmission projects, including those that are subject to review by the regulatory entities in CT, MA and NH.
• Perform Benefit Cost Analyses comparing traditional transmission solutions with distributed energy resources (DERs), energy efficiency, demand response, and other NWAs.
• Collaborate with Distribution Planning, Integrated Energy Planning, and Regulatory Affairs teams and other disciplines to ensure alignment with state-specific NWA requirements.
• Develop and maintain models and tools for evaluating NWAs, including production cost modeling and benefit-cost analysis.
• Prepare technical documentation and testimony for regulatory filings and proceedings.
• Monitor and incorporate evolving regulatory requirements and best practices related to NWAs in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.
• Collaborate, perform, and lead reliability and/or economic driven studies including voltage, thermal, transfer limit, short circuit, and stability assessments.
• Analyze and assess complex transmission systems at numerous voltage levels. Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.
• Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of transmission planning. Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.
• Represent Eversource, collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities (e.g. NERC, NPCC, ISO-NE’s, etc.).
• Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g. NERC, NPCC, etc.) and analysis software packages such as PSS/E, TARA, and ASPEN.
• Mentor and train junior staff on technical analysis methods and standard procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transmission and/or distribution system planning.
• Strong understanding of economic evaluation methods, including net present value (NPV), benefit-cost analysis, and avoided cost modeling.
• Experience testifying or supporting testimony in regulatory proceedings.
• Familiarity with power system modeling tools (e.g., PSS/E, PSCAD, CYME, PowerWorld, Synergi).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for regulatory and stakeholder engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NWA evaluations or DER integration.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and legal requirements for NWAs.
• Massachusetts: G.L. c. 164, § 69J; EFSB review standards; Climate Act 2024.
• Connecticut: PURA Docket No. 17-12-03RE07; CSC transmission review process.
• New Hampshire: RSA 378:42-b (2025); NH Department of Energy NWA procurement rules.
• Experience presenting technical findings to regulators, stakeholders, and internal leadership.
• Technical knowledge of:
• Transmission and Distribution Power Systems Engineering: Practical & Theoretical knowledge of Planning, Operations, and Engineering Design (e.g. symmetrical components, per unit, etc.).
• Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results: (e.g. Power Flow, Stability, Short Circuit, etc.).
• Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. PSSE, TARA, ASPEN, Synergi, Cyme).
• Knowledge of Regional/Local Criteria & Compliance: (NERC, NPCC, ISO, etc.).

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: $129,450.00-$143,830.00.