Eversource Energy · 8 hours ago
Principal Engineer, Transmission System Planning (Hybrid Schedule)
Berlin, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $168K/yr
10+ years expEversource Energy is seeking a Principal Engineer for their Transmission Systems Planning Team. This critical role provides technical leadership in system planning studies and is responsible for major technical recommendations, ensuring optimal design for infrastructure improvements.
DeliveryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable EnergyStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as a technical specialist to transmission planning in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes
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, 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
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
Directs as team or project leader the more sensitive, highly complex engineering projects, multi-discipline in nature, requiring the use of state-of-the-art/advanced technology
Prepare documentation and testimony in support of regulatory filings
Present recommendations and/or results to all levels of management as appropriate
Actively represent Eversource on regional, national, and international committees and working groups such as NATF, IEEE, state public utility commissions
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in engineering or science field required
Minimum of 10+ years specialized experience in transmission planning, software simulations, and IBR modeling
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
Has demonstrated, through experience, very high standards of professional and technical competence, and a complete and thorough knowledge of technical skills including system-wide applications
Initiative and aggressiveness to search out problem areas, creativity to devise technically sound solutions and confidence to make technical decisions in solving complex problems based largely on own effort with little or no supervision
Possess highly developed communication skills, i.e., ability to write clearly and concisely, make presentations internally and externally
Thorough knowledge of federal, industry codes, and standards applicable to the Eversource transmission system
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
Preferred
Ph.D. degree in engineering preferred
Licenses & Certifications: PE License preferred
Knowledge of state and local regulatory regulations are highly desirable
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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