Principal Engineer, Transmission System Planning (Hybrid)

Essential Functions

Lead, perform reliability and / or strategic scenario-based planning driven studies variety of existing and forecast system conditions.

These studies include voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, electromagnetic transient and stability assessments.

• Use technical experience to contribute sound engineering input to develop robust, reliable, low-cost solutions.
• Exchange results but also conduct critical review of data and assumptions from regional and industry stakeholders.
• Interface with ISO-New England, area transmission owners, and Eversource departments, such as : UG and OH engineering, Substation Technical, Distributed Energy Resource (DER), Operations, and other departments to understand and mitigate electric system needs, challenges, and enable reliable future growth.
• Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop long-range planning criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies, including but not limited to photovoltaic solar (PV), electric vehicles (EV), and battery storage.

Other supporting tasks include :

• Actively represent Eversource on regional, national, and international committees and working groups such as NATF, IEEE, state public utility commissions
• Demonstrate self-sufficiency and support Eversource team by demonstrating accountability, consistency, and cooperation with all departments.
• Mentor and provide and technical training to other engineers.
• Perform an emergent storm assignment as needed during times of inclement weather or adverse system conditions.

Technical Knowledge / Skill / Education / Licenses / Certifications :

• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system.
• Detailed knowledge and experience producing results and conclusions using power system modeling and simulation software for steady state power flow, voltage, short circuit, stability, and electromagnetic transients.
• Advanced technical understanding of HVDC and inverter-based resource parameters and modeling, including extensive simulation experience in weak grid systems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Essential Software Proficiency includes PSSE, PSCAD, Microsoft Office 365; Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, OneDrive. Programming experience highly desirable : Python, VBA.

Simulation software highly desirable : ASPEN Oneliner, EMTP (ATP), TARA, PI Processbook.

• Experience required applying NERC TPL, NPCC, and ISO-NE planning procedures.
• Follows Eversource’s Codes of Conduct, Business Ethics, Environmental and Diversity Policies.

Education :

• Master’s degree in engineering or science field required.
• Ph.D. degree in engineering preferred.

Experience :

• Minimum of ten years specialized experience in transmission planning, software simulations, and IBR modeling
• Licenses & Certifications : PE License preferred

Working Conditions :

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA / CT / NH as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits :

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $142,240.00 - $160,040.

00 plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.

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Worker Type : Regular

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