Lead Engineer, Integrated Energy Planning; Hybrid

Eversource will not offer immigration‑related sponsorship for this position. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered.

The Lead Engineer Integrated Energy Planning leads a team of electric and gas planning engineers, conducts studies for targeted electrification, non‑pipeline alternatives (NPA), and gas‑electric coordination, and represents the company to internal and external stakeholders, regulators, policymakers, and senior management. As a subject‑matter expert on integrated energy planning, the engineer also develops new processes, documentation, and reports, and gains detailed knowledge of gas planning.

• Lead a team of gas and electric system planning engineers across all operating companies.
• Own the targeted electrification pilots and the NPA process, and secure budget authorization for necessary infrastructure upgrades.
• Develop and manage an integrated energy planning process and standard.
• Coordinate utility‑to‑utility data exchange for overlapping service territories.
• Work closely with community relations, regulatory affairs, energy efficiency, and advanced forecasting teams on electrification projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional groups to develop multi‑year electrification projects.
• Support the company’s regulatory strategy on targeted electrification and engage with rate subject‑matter experts to develop specific rates.
• Manage backlog, priorities, and resource planning using an agile approach, delivering status reports on time and in quality.
• Advise on career progressions, set goals, conduct performance reviews, and provide professional development for direct reports.
• Prepare documentation and testimony to support regulatory filings and present recommendations to all management levels.
• Represent the department on committees, recommend criteria and standards for distribution modeling, and provide leadership to engineering teams.

• Advanced knowledge of distribution systems, planning, and modeling tools (e.g., Synergi Electric).
• Advanced knowledge of distribution line and substation design and operating practices.
• Advanced electrical theory applied to power supply planning.
• Familiarity with non‑pipeline alternatives and basic understanding of gas planning processes.
• Basic coding knowledge (Python, MATLAB) preferred.
• Knowledge of National, State, and other planning standards.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including formal presentation.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop strategic partnerships.
• High personal and team standards, accountability, and results orientation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering with a power systems concentration preferred).
• Minimum eight (8) years of related experience in distribution line and substation design, planning, and operations.
• Supervisory or managerial experience preferred.

Must be available for emergency restoration assignments, travel between MA/CT/NH, and occasional to significant car travel. Requires a valid driver’s license and office‑based work with occasional field travel.

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Competitive total rewards program. Salary range: $ – $. Eligible for potential incentive. Benefits overview available on the careers site.

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.