Eversource Energy
Transmission Planning Senior Engineer (Hybrid)
Eversource Energy, Westwood, Massachusetts, us, 02090
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This is a hybrid role. The first three months are full‑time in the office.
Job Summary Eversource Energy Transmission System Planning group consists of a dynamic and highly motivated, collaborative, technical team of engineers responsible for planning an efficient and reliable electrical transmission grid across a wide geographic area, spanning the New England states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The team uses the latest industry software and methods to analyze and assess complex transmission systems across Eversource Energy’s transmission and sub‑transmission networks. Eversource consistently encourages the team to seek out and develop creative technological and process improvements, continually striving to increase the precision and efficiency of our studies.
Responsibilities
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. 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).
Develop and apply a thorough understanding of planning criteria, guidelines and standards (e.g., NERC, NPCC) and analysis software packages such as PSS/E, TARA, and ASPEN.
Work with engineers in System Planning, Transmission Asset Strategy, and electricians and operating personnel elsewhere in Electric Operations to perform analyses and provide technical support in planning and operational environments.
Train junior staff in technical analyses and procedures.
Job Requirements
BSEE required; consideration for applicants with advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., MSEE, PE).
At least 8 years of experience, power industry experience strongly preferred.
Desired technical skills:
T&D Power Systems Engineering: practical & theoretical knowledge of Planning, Operations, and Engineering Design.
Power System Studies: knowledge and interpretation of study assumptions and results (e.g., Power Flow, Stability, Short Circuit).
Software proficiency: Power System Analytics (e.g., PSSE, TARA, ASPEN).
Knowledge of regional/local criteria & compliance (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC).
Professional Engineer’s License preferred.
Compensation and Benefits The annual salary range is $117,400.00 to $130,440.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with experience. Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.
Worker Type Regular
Number of Openings 1
Emergency Response Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Industries: Utilities and Oil and Gas
Competencies
Build trusting relationships
Manage and develop people
Foster teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration
Lead change
Communicate strategic vision
Create an engaged workforce
Focus on the customer
Take ownership & accountability
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.
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This is a hybrid role. The first three months are full‑time in the office.
Job Summary Eversource Energy Transmission System Planning group consists of a dynamic and highly motivated, collaborative, technical team of engineers responsible for planning an efficient and reliable electrical transmission grid across a wide geographic area, spanning the New England states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The team uses the latest industry software and methods to analyze and assess complex transmission systems across Eversource Energy’s transmission and sub‑transmission networks. Eversource consistently encourages the team to seek out and develop creative technological and process improvements, continually striving to increase the precision and efficiency of our studies.
Responsibilities
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. 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).
Develop and apply a thorough understanding of planning criteria, guidelines and standards (e.g., NERC, NPCC) and analysis software packages such as PSS/E, TARA, and ASPEN.
Work with engineers in System Planning, Transmission Asset Strategy, and electricians and operating personnel elsewhere in Electric Operations to perform analyses and provide technical support in planning and operational environments.
Train junior staff in technical analyses and procedures.
Job Requirements
BSEE required; consideration for applicants with advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., MSEE, PE).
At least 8 years of experience, power industry experience strongly preferred.
Desired technical skills:
T&D Power Systems Engineering: practical & theoretical knowledge of Planning, Operations, and Engineering Design.
Power System Studies: knowledge and interpretation of study assumptions and results (e.g., Power Flow, Stability, Short Circuit).
Software proficiency: Power System Analytics (e.g., PSSE, TARA, ASPEN).
Knowledge of regional/local criteria & compliance (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC).
Professional Engineer’s License preferred.
Compensation and Benefits The annual salary range is $117,400.00 to $130,440.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with experience. Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.
Worker Type Regular
Number of Openings 1
Emergency Response Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Industries: Utilities and Oil and Gas
Competencies
Build trusting relationships
Manage and develop people
Foster teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration
Lead change
Communicate strategic vision
Create an engaged workforce
Focus on the customer
Take ownership & accountability
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.
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