Eversource Energy · 5 hours ago
Principal Engineer Transmission System Planning (Hybrid)
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $163K/yr
10+ years expEversource Energy is seeking a Principal Engineer for their Transmission Systems Planning Team, which plays a crucial role in the transformation of the electric power system. The role involves conducting detailed technical modeling and analysis, leading projects, and developing standards for assessing new technologies in transmission planning.
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
Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position
Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply
The Principal Engineer must have extensive experience with modeling and planning the bulk electric power system
Exhibit strong technical skills to apply to long-range load forecasting, testing and planning
Leverage company and industry data to anticipate optimal design for infrastructure improvements such as AC transmission lines, battery storage, FACTS devices, Inverter-Based Resources (IBR), etc
Studies will be conducted in adherence to criteria from Eversource, ISO-New England, Northeast Power Coordination Council (NPCC), and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and other industry standards
Lead, perform reliability and/or strategic scenario-based planning driven studies variety of existing and forecast system conditions
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
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
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
Follows Eversource's Codes of Conduct, Business Ethics, Corporate Governance, Environmental and Safety policies
Master's degree in engineering or science field required
Minimum of ten years' specialized experience in transmission planning, software simulations, and IBR modeling
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
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
All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed
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.
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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