Eversource Energy

Senior Engineer, Transmission System Planning – Non-Wires Alternative

Eversource Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hartford • Connecticut • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $129,450 - $143,830 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Conduct comprehensive NWA evaluations for required transmission projects, including those that are subject to review by the regulatory entities in CT, MA and NH.
  • Perform Benefit Cost Analyses comparing traditional transmission solutions with distributed energy resources (DERs), energy efficiency, demand response, and other NWAs.
  • Collaborate with Distribution Planning, Integrated Energy Planning, and Regulatory Affairs teams and other disciplines to ensure alignment with state-specific NWA requirements.
  • Develop and maintain models and tools for evaluating NWAs, including production cost modeling and benefit-cost analysis.
  • Prepare technical documentation and testimony for regulatory filings and proceedings.
  • Monitor and incorporate evolving regulatory requirements and best practices related to NWAs in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.
  • Collaborate, perform, and lead reliability and/or economic driven studies including voltage, thermal, transfer limit, short circuit, and stability assessments.
  • Analyze and assess complex transmission systems at numerous voltage levels.
  • Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.
  • Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of transmission planning.
  • Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.
  • Represent Eversource, collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities (e.g. NERC, NPCC, ISO-NE’s, etc.).
  • Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g. NERC, NPCC, etc.) and analysis software packages such as PSS/E, TARA, and ASPEN.
  • Mentor and train junior staff on technical analysis methods and standard procedures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in transmission and/or distribution system planning
  • Strong understanding of economic evaluation methods, including net present value (NPV), benefit-cost analysis, and avoided cost modeling
  • Experience testifying or supporting testimony in regulatory proceedings
  • Familiarity with power system modeling tools (e.g., PSS/E, PSCAD, CYME, PowerWorld, Synergi)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for regulatory and stakeholder engagement.
Benefits
  • Competitive total rewards program
  • Potential incentive
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
NWA evaluationsBenefit Cost Analysesproduction cost modelingdata manipulationeconomic evaluation methodsnet present value (NPV)avoided cost modelingvoltage assessmentsthermal assessmentsstability assessments
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationmentoringinnovationleadershipreport writingstakeholder engagementteam supporttechnical analysispresentation skills