Engineer – Stability Analysis
GE Vernova
Python
Senior Engineer, Transmission System Planning
Eversource Energy
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $125,680 - $139,640 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
Python
About the role
- Lead technical studies for interconnection of large-scale Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and Data Centers to the transmission and distribution grid
- Perform large-scale integration studies (DER, Data Centers, and more) across CT, MA, and NH
- Conduct and manage power system impact studies (Feasibility, System Impact Studies) for utility-scale DER projects and large Data Center interconnections
- Perform detailed analysis using industry-standard tools (PSS®E, PSCAD, TARA, Synergi)
- Validate inverter models to ensure they meet relevant industry standards
- Perform steady-state analysis (Power Flow, Short Circuit, Voltage Stability, Thermal Loading) and dynamic analysis (Transient Stability, Voltage Ride-Through, Frequency Response)
- Conduct Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) Studies for inverter-based resources and complex interactions
- Model and analyze behavior and grid impact of inverter-based resources and ensure compliance with grid codes
- Participate with other utilities and ISO planning staff in preparation of regional transmission expansion studies
- Identify potential grid issues and develop technically sound and cost-effective mitigation solutions
- Serve as primary technical point of contact for utilities throughout the interconnection process
- Prepare technical reports, study results, and presentations for internal stakeholders and external clients/utilities
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to internal methodologies, standards, and tools
- Maintain deep understanding of interconnection procedures, technical standards, and evolving grid requirements
Requirements
- Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment; Eversource will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in power system engineering
- Demonstrated skill and experience in power systems analysis
- Experience with interconnection applications for large industrial loads beyond Data Centers
- Experience with TARA, PSS®E, PSCAD, Synergi
- Experience with scripting for automation (Python) within power system analysis tools
- Technical understanding of the parameters and functions of the operation of the power delivery system and power system theory
- Technical knowledge of inverter-based resources (IBR) and DER modeling and compliance (IEEE 1547, ISO-NE PP5-6, IEEE 2800, UL 1741 SB, etc.)
- Familiarity with NERC PRC, TPL and interconnection procedures (FERC, NERC, state-specific)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical preferred; Advanced degree preferred
- Professional Engineer’s License preferred
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
- Skill in working cross functionally
