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Senior Engineer, DER Planning
Eversource Energy. Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in planning, evaluating, and integrating distributed energy resources interconnected to the electric distribution system .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in electric utility planning and power systems analysis, with a strong focus on distributed energy resources integration and regulatory compliance. Capable of leading engineering projects, conducting complex studies, and effectively communicating technical information to diverse stakeholders.
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Power Systems AnalysisDistributed Energy Resources IntegrationEngineering LeadershipTechnical Documentation PreparationCommunication Skills
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Hard Skills
Power Flow ModelingLoad Flow AnalysisShort-Circuit AnalysisVoltage RegulationSystem Stability AnalysisTransient AnalysisPower Factor AnalysisEngineering Best PracticesRegulatory ComplianceTechnical Recommendations
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsStakeholder ManagementMentoringCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Power System Modeling SoftwareUtility GISOutage Management ApplicationsConstruction Cost Estimation ToolsISO-NE Interconnection Process
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringEngineer-in-Training CertificationProfessional Engineer License
Industry Keywords
Electric Utility PlanningDistributed GenerationEversource TariffsInterconnection RequirementsGrid ModernizationEmerging TechnologiesPlanning MethodologiesDistribution EngineeringRegulatory RequirementsTechnical Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in planning, evaluating, and integrating distributed energy resources interconnected to the electric distribution system
- Develop and maintain distribution system power flow models
- Assess proposed DER interconnections and impacts on the distribution system and ISO-NE regional system
- Prepare documentation supporting the ISO-NE interconnection process
- Conduct complex engineering studies and develop planning solutions, interconnection options, technical recommendations, and alternatives
- Apply industry standards, engineering best practices, Company distribution planning criteria, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across planning, transmission, distribution, substation engineering, asset management, siting, environmental and permitting, and operations
- Prepare construction cost estimates and support Project Authorization Forms, TAFs, and other project approval documentation
- Present applicable projects at monthly review meetings
- Develop and maintain Special Operating Guidelines for safe and reliable DER operation
- Monitor emerging technologies, industry practices, and regulatory developments related to DER integration and grid modernization
- Identify improvements to planning methodologies, interconnection processes, and distribution-system utilization
- Provide technical leadership, training, mentoring, and review for junior engineers
- Represent the department and Company on industry committees, working groups, and stakeholder forums
- Serve as technical lead on specialized cross-functional teams
- Manage the approved inverter list, including UL certification review and equipment evaluation
- Perform storm restoration and emergency assignments as needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required
- Five (5) or more years of relevant engineering experience in electric utility planning, power systems analysis, DER integration, distribution engineering, or a related field required
- Understanding of electrical engineering concepts including distributed generation, storage, reliability, load flow, voltage flicker, system stability, short-circuit analysis, voltage regulation, transients, power factor, and system losses
- Understanding of electric power delivery systems and electric utility industry fundamentals, practices, and standards
- Experience using power system modeling and simulation software for steady-state power flow, voltage, short-circuit, stability, and electromagnetic transient analyses
- Ability to lead complex engineering assignments, exercise sound engineering judgment, and develop practical solutions
- Ability to communicate technical findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of Eversource tariffs, interconnection requirements, and technical standards
- Familiarity with utility GIS, outage management, and related engineering applications preferred
- Engineer-in-Training certification or Professional Engineer license preferred
- Demonstrated progress toward obtaining professional licensure desirable
- Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered
Benefits
Comp & perks- Potential incentive
- Competitive total rewards program
- Emergency restoration assignment compensation/program participation implied by employment terms