Eversource Energy · 2 days ago

Associate Engineer - Distributed Energy Resources Planning

Berlin, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Assists in development of the distribution system power flow model for the purpose of studying the interconnection of DERs.

Assists in the assessment and analysis of proposed solutions associated with the integration of DER and associated impact on the ISO-NE regional system. Prepare documentation for the ISO-NE interconnection process as needed.

Developing design solutions and possible alternatives to mitigate identified assessment criteria violations.

Interface and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders such as: system planning, transmission, distribution line and substation engineering, asset management, siting, environmental and permitting, operations, etc. for the determination of planning needs and proposed plans.

Conducts assessments and develops interconnection options or alternative solutions.

Application of industry and corporate distribution planning standards in conjunction with regulations of Federal, State and Local regulatory authorities.

Represents the department and the company on various industry related committees.

Participates with other utilities and the planning staff of the Independent System Operator (ISO) in the preparation of regional distribution and substation expansion studies.

Assist with preparing PAF’s and TAF’s and present at monthly meeting.

Assist with preparation of high-level construction estimates.

Prepare Special Operating Guidelines

Performs storm assignments as needed.

Qualification

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Electrical engineeringPower generationEnergy storageLoad flowFlickerShort circuitVoltage regulationTransientsPower factorLossesPower delivery systemPower industry fundamentalsPower system modelingSimulation softwareSteady state power flowVoltageElectromagnetic transientsCommunicationInterpersonalPresentationNegotiationPersuasionSTORMSEGISVisioC2 knowledgeEversource tariffsTechnical standardsEITProfessional Engineer’s License

Required

Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as power generation energy storage, reliability, load flow, flicker, stability, short circuit, voltage regulation, transients, power factor, losses, etc.

Strong technical understanding of the parameters and functions used in the operation of the power delivery system as well as power industry fundamentals, practices, and standards

Knowledge and experience using power system modeling and simulation software for steady state power flow, voltage, short circuit, stability, and electromagnetic transients

Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation, negotiation and persuasion skills both verbal and written