Engineer, Transmission System Planning

Eversource Energy

Engineer role in Transmission System Planning at Eversource focusing on modeling and planning for electric power systems. Collaborate on regional transmission studies and ensure adherence to industry standards.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeNashua • Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,490 - $111,660 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain the system models for transmission studies including collection, review and/or modification of a variety of electric system parameters: equipment ratings, impedances, contingency sets, protection and control parameters, as well as system topology.
Conducts adequacy assessments and develop options to meet delivery objectives with latitude for independent action and decision making.
Identifies key technical issues and develops solutions.
Responsible to understand, interpret and apply industry and corporate transmission planning standards and the regulations of Federal, State and Local authorities.
Represents the department and the company on various industry related committees.
Participates with other utilities and the planning staff of the Independent System Operator (ISO) in the preparation of regional transmission expansion studies.
Employs teamwork with engineers in System Planning, Transmission Asset Strategy, and engineers and operating personnel elsewhere in Electric Operations in performing analyses and providing technical support in planning and operational environments.
Plans, develops and collaborates in the implementation and management of the life cycle plan for transmission assets.
Communicates clearly and effectively verbally and in writing the results of analyses and action plan.
Contributes to the development of the budget for the Electric Operations through cost-effective programs and projects to meet customer and system needs.
Trains junior staff in technical analyses and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Three plus years of directly related experience
Knowledge with power system transmission analysis tools such as PSSE, TARA, ASPEN, PSCAD, or other similar analysis software
Knowledge of programming language such as Python
Knowledge of new technologies including but not limited to photovoltaic solar, electric vehicles, and battery
Knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system
Knowledge of National, State and other planning standards and reliability criteria.
Good written and oral communication skills, including formal presentation.
Excellent team skills.
Effective interpersonal skills, ability to develop strategic partnerships.
Ability to achieve desired results by setting high standards for self and others, and accepts responsibility for outcomes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.
Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs.
This position is eligible for a potential incentive.

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Hard Skills & Tools

power system transmission analysisPythonelectric system parametersequipment ratingsimpedancescontingency setsprotection and control parameterssystem topologytransmission planning standardsreliability criteria

Soft Skills

communication skillsteam skillsinterpersonal skillsstrategic partnershipsdecision makingindependent actionanalytical skillstrainingbudget developmentcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringAdvanced degree