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Eversource Energy

Senior Engineer, Power System Planning

Eversource Energy

. Lead, conduct, and present scenario- and probabilistic-based transmission planning studies .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $129,450 - $143,830 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in transmission planning, operational studies, and EMT transient analysis, with a strong focus on integrating inverter-based resources and advanced power system modeling. Proficient in developing engineering outputs and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance electric system solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
BSEETransmission PlanningPower System ModelingPSSENERC TPL Compliance

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Hard Skills
EMT Transient AnalysisIBR ModelingElectrical TheorySimulation SoftwareEngineering Design Standards
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsMentoring
Tools & Technologies
PSSETARAPSCADPowertechATP-EMTP
Certifications & Qualifications
PE License
Industry Keywords
NERC TPLNPCCISO-NEANSIIEEE

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonSwitchingVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead, conduct, and present scenario- and probabilistic-based transmission planning studies
  • Develop robust, reliable, and low-cost electric system solutions
  • Exchange study results and perform technical reviews of data and assumptions from regional and industry stakeholders
  • Interface with ISO-New England, area transmission owners, and Eversource departments to understand and mitigate electric system needs
  • Coordinate and oversee vendor and consultant studies; analyze assumptions and review conclusions
  • Prepare engineering outputs, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations for colleagues, management, industry groups, and regional stakeholders
  • Develop long-range planning standards and criteria for integrating photovoltaic solar, electric vehicles, battery storage, and other technologies
  • Support Transmission Operations and the Eversource Control Room through outage coordination, short-circuit, switching transient, and reliability studies
  • Identify substation equipment specifications, insulation coordination, protection, harmonics performance, and mitigation measures
  • Lead and maintain high-fidelity EMT models for transmission and substation equipment and inverter-based resources
  • Collaborate with ISO-NE, academia, and DOE National Labs on planning and operations technology strategy, research, and development
  • Represent Eversource on regional, national, and international committees and working groups
  • Conduct operational studies to validate and suggest operating procedures
  • Mentor and provide technical training to Junior/Associate Engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BSEE required
  • Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in transmission planning, operational studies, EMT transient analysis, and IBR modeling and simulation
  • Advanced knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system
  • Detailed knowledge and experience with power system modeling and simulation software for steady state power flow, voltage, short circuit, stability, and electromagnetic transients
  • Advanced technical understanding of inverter-based resource parameters and modeling, including extensive simulation experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Essential proficiency in PSSE, TARA, and PSCAD
  • Experience applying NERC TPL, NPCC, and ISO-NE planning procedures
  • Experience applying ANSI, IEEE, and other industry standards in engineering design and system analysis
  • Must be available to work emergency restoration assignments as required
  • Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
  • All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed
  • PE License preferred
  • Programming experience in Python and VBA highly desirable
  • Experience with Powertech (TSAT, VSAT), ASPEN Oneliner, ATP-EMTP, EMTP-RV, and PI Vision highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Potential incentive eligibility
  • Competitive total rewards program
  • Emergency restoration assignment compensation/participation