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Senior Engineer, Distribution System Planning
Eversource Energy. Lead and/or perform distribution system planning assignments involving transmission lines and substation facilities .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in distribution system planning, including load forecasting, contingency studies, and integration of renewable technologies. Proficient in using electric simulation software for power distribution analysis and capable of collaborating across departments to develop strategic solutions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical EngineeringPower System PlanningCYME Or Synergi SoftwareLoad Flow AnalysisRegistered Professional Engineer
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Hard Skills
Distribution System PlanningLoad Forecast StudiesContingency StudiesVoltage And Power Factor StudiesDistribution Line DesignElectric Power Supply System PlanningDER Integration StudiesElectric Simulation Software ModelsPlanning Expansion TechniquesN-1 And N-2 Studies
Soft Skills
Good Written And Oral Communication SkillsEffective Interpersonal SkillsTeam SkillsAbility To Develop Strategic Partnerships
Tools & Technologies
Electric Simulation SoftwarePhotovoltaic Solar TechnologiesElectric VehiclesBattery Storage Technologies
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered Professional Engineer In ConnecticutRegistered Professional Engineer In MassachusettsRegistered Professional Engineer In New Hampshire
Industry Keywords
Distribution Substation FacilitiesTransmission LinesRegulatory ProceedingsPlanning StandardsNEPOOLNERCNPCCISO-NE
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and/or perform distribution system planning assignments involving transmission lines and substation facilities
- Identify distribution system problems involving multiple feeders and substations
- Lead scenario-based planning studies, evaluate alternatives, and recommend reliable-system solutions
- Develop medium- and long-range distribution plans for load relief, capacity, asset-related issues, and large DER integration
- Collaborate cross-functionally on planning criteria for integrating photovoltaic solar, electric vehicles, battery storage, and two-way communication technologies
- Prepare N-1 and N-2 contingency studies for distribution networks
- Propose new distribution substations and associated overhead and underground feeders
- Perform area-wide voltage and power factor studies and recommend findings to distribution engineering and operations
- Lead or conduct load forecast studies for distribution planning
- Partner with engineering, asset management, standards, transmission/substation engineering, and other departments on economic analyses and cost allocation
- Recommend project priorities for capital construction program financial review
- Conduct or manage studies supporting facility needs, alternatives, and preferred solutions for regulatory proceedings
- Prepare distribution documentation and testimony for regulatory filings
- Communicate with and support distribution customers regarding proposed facilities
- Coordinate cross-functional groups and provide guidance for engineers
- Present recommendations and results to management
- Represent the department and company on committees including NEPOOL, NERC, NPCC, ISO-NE, and regional transmission organizations
- Recommend development or changes to distribution planning criteria and standards
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Electric Power Systems preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years related experience in planning, design, and operations related to distribution line and distribution substation facilities
- Thorough knowledge of power system planning
- Working knowledge of electric simulation software models and power distribution systems analysis, including load-flow, transient, and 8760-hours simulation
- Experience with CYME or Synergi for feeder modeling, load flow analysis, contingency evaluation, and DER integration studies
- Knowledge of photovoltaic solar, electric vehicles, and battery storage technologies
- Knowledge of techniques for planning expansion of distribution lines and distribution substation facilities
- Advanced knowledge of electrical theory applied to planning an electric power supply system
- Advanced knowledge of distribution line design and operating practices
- Knowledge of national, state, and other planning standards
- Good written and oral communication skills, including formal presentation
- Excellent team skills and effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop strategic partnerships and achieve desired results
- Registered Professional Engineer in Connecticut, Massachusetts, or New Hampshire is desirable
- Must be available for emergency restoration assignments as required
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
- Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship; applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment will not be considered
Benefits
Comp & perks- Potential incentive
- Competitive total rewards program
- Emergency restoration assignment compensation/participation (not separately specified)