Lead Engineer, Transmission System Planning (hybrid

Eversource will not offer immigration‑related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H‑1B, O‑1, J‑1, TN, E‑3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

We have an amazing opportunity to join our Transmission System Planning as a Lead Engineer. This strategic role will provide focused subject matter expertise and oversight of power system studies and system solutions development by coordinating team assignments associated with the modeling and analysis of Eversource’s electric transmission system. The role requires extensive experience associated with the modeling, analyses, and planning level designs of transmission lines, substation facilities, and other applicable assets or resources comprising of New England’s electric power system.

Typical studies include analyses of power flow, transient stability, short circuit, and electromagnetic transient (EMT).

The position assists in leading the development and improvements of standard procedures or processes, methodologies and any other necessary documentation supporting the studies and any resulting system improvements. This position entails representing the Company on regional and national transmission committees regarding transmission planning matters for New England Power Pool (NEPOOL), North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), New England Power Coordination Council (NPCC), and Independent System Operators of New England (ISO‑NE) as needed.

• Serve as the System Planning team lead for direct report engineers by ensuring responsible assignments are performed satisfactorily where sound technical mitigation measures or upgrade solutions are recommended. Serve as point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on transmission system reliability studies.
• Leads the development and maintenance of the system power flow model.
• Leads the strategic needs assessment and analysis of proposed solutions associated with Eversource service territory, especially EMA and NH.
• Interfacing with various ISO‑NE staff, DER and Distribution System Planning, Advanced Forecasting, line and substation engineering, Asset Management, siting, environmental and permitting, operations, etc. for the determination of system impacts and proposed solutions.
• Developing design solutions and possible alternatives to mitigate identified assessment criteria violations with consideration of other potential near‑term and long‑term needs in the study area.
• Providing study updates and presenting study results to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Leads the Annual System assessments and develops potential alternatives to reliability objectives by identifying key technical issues and developing proposed and alternative solutions.
• Leads the analysis of system interconnections.
• Serves as a company expert witness advocating the Company’s position at various regulatory and/or siting proceedings on issues dealing with Company’s plans for Transmission improvements.
• Conducts performance evaluations for System Planning staff and creates performance goals, development plans and growth opportunities for all direct reports.
• Other supporting role responsibilities.

• 8+ years experience performing Power Systems Engineering and Analysis or as a Power System Planner in an electric utility with Transmission system planning focused experience.
• Effective communication and writing skills with the ability to communicate complicated technical issues in a succinct manner.
• Very familiar with NERC, NPCC and ISO‑NE transmission planning reliability standards. Understanding of ISO‑NE Transmission Planning Process and Procedures.
• Experience with power system transmission analysis tools such as PSSE, TARA, EMS, ASPEN, PROMOD, Power World, PSCAD or other similar analysis software.
• Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, project personnel, and all levels of management enterprise‑wide to develop solutions and ensure stakeholder buy‑in.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as reliability, load flow,…