Eversource Energy · 8 hours ago
Principal Engineer Transmission System Planning (Hybrid)
Westwood, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $163K/yr
10+ years expEversource Energy is a leading energy company seeking a Principal Engineer for their Transmission Systems Planning Team. The role involves conducting detailed technical modeling and analysis to support the transformation of the electric power system, ensuring reliable and efficient infrastructure improvements.
DeliveryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable EnergyStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead, perform reliability and/or strategic scenario-based planning driven studies variety of existing and forecast system conditions. These studies include voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, electromagnetic transient and stability assessments
Use technical experience to contribute sound engineering input to develop robust, reliable, low-cost solutions
Exchange results but also conduct critical review of data and assumptions from regional and industry stakeholders
Interface with ISO-New England, area transmission owners, and Eversource departments, such as: UG and OH engineering, Substation Technical, Distributed Energy Resource (DER), Operations, and other 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
Train and advise junior engineers within the group and the System Planning organization
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) and develop standards and methodologies for assessing new and emerging technologies
Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop long-range planning criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies, including but not limited to photovoltaic solar (PV), electric vehicles (EV), and battery storage
Actively representing Eversource on regional, national, and international committees and working groups such as NATF, IEEE, state public utility commissions
Qualification
Required
Advanced knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system
Detailed 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
Experience required applying NERC TPL, NPCC, and ISO-NE planning procedures
Master's degree in engineering or science field required
Minimum of ten years' specialized experience in transmission planning, software simulations, and IBR modeling
Preferred
Ph.D. degree in engineering preferred
PE License preferred
Programming experience highly desirable: Python, VBA
Simulation software highly desirable: ASPEN Oneliner, EMTP (ATP), TARA, PI Processbook
Benefits
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.
Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs.
This position is eligible for a potential incentive.
Company
Eversource Energy
Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas for more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.49BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-10-17Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-08-19Grant· $89M
Leadership Team
Thomas May
President and CEO
Paul Chodak III
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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