Senior Engineer, Transmission (Hybrid)

Essential Functions

Performs engineering power flow, economic capacity expansion, production cost, and probabilistic modeling analyses of the New England system.

Oversees consultants who may be retained to perform technical analysis. Performs technical studies independently without consultant support.

Performs engineering studies and analysis of existing projects and project proposals. Interprets the results of such studies and analyses for strategic insights and guidance.

Provide subject matter expertise to state procurement evaluation team on transmission network and interconnection-related issues.

Analyzes federal (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), regional (ISO New England), and state policy proposals for their impact on Eversource and our customers.

Develops recommended policy positions, work with internal stakeholders to reach consensus on strategy.

Develop analytical products, visualizations, research, and other advocacy materials to support policy recommendations and outreach.

Scrutinizes technical reports related to the operational and economic impact of clean energy resources on the electric transmission and distribution systems in New England.

Represents Eversource on regional and national advisory committees (NEPOOL committees, trade associations, etc.)

May serve as an expert witness in state regulatory proceedings.

Leads teams of internal stakeholders to reach consensus on strategy.

Supports outreach and advocacy to external stakeholders.

Technical Knowledge / Skill / Education / Licenses / Certifications :

Ability to perform technical engineering analysis using standard industry tools, including PSS / E and TARA, and to interpret the results for strategic insights

Ability to perform technical economic analysis using standard industry tools, including ProMod and PLEXOS, and to interpret the results for strategic insights

Ability to write and edit computer programs that manage data flows into, and output results from, engineering and economic simulation models

Understanding of state and federal utility industry regulation

Experience and understanding with ISO / RTO processes and rules, particularly with respect to transmission planning, interconnection, and / or operations

Understanding of economic theory and wholesale electricity markets

Demonstrates competency and proficiency in oral and written communications

Demonstrates strong analytical skills, ability to apply knowledge to solve problems and strong team building skills; must think strategically

Must have technical knowledge of the New England transmission grid

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required

Master’s degree in engineering preferred

5 to 8 years of related experience

Experience testifying in state or federal regulatory proceedings helpful, but not required

Compensation & Benefits :

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The salary range for this position starts at $117,220 to $132,240 plus incentive.

Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for a fill list of benefits.

Working Conditions :

Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required

Must be available for travel between MA / CT / NH on an approximately monthly basis

Must be available for occasional travel outside of the service area (i.e. Washington, DC)

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Worker Type : Regular

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