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Principal Engineer Transmission System Planning (Hybrid)

01/22/2024

Locations Hartford, Connecticut

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Principal Engineer Transmission System Planning (Hybrid)

01/22/2024

Locations: Hartford, Connecticut

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here!

This is a hybrid role.  The first three months are fulltime in the office.

The electric power system is undergoing a historic transformation.  Driven by state and federal energy policies, coupled with changing economics and capabilities of emerging technologies, the Transmission System Planning department plays a pivotal role in enabling this transformation. 

The Principal Engineer-Transmission Planning will conduct detailed technical modeling and analysis, perform as project leader, and carry out assignments requiring mastery of the following subject matter.  The Principal Engineer must have extensive experience with modeling and planning the bulk electric power system, exhibit strong technical skills to apply to long-range load forecasting, testing and planning, and leverage company and industry data to anticipate optimal design for infrastructure improvements such as AC transmission lines, battery storage, FACTS devices, Inverter-Based Resources (IBR), etc.  Studies will be conducted in adherence to criteria from Eversource, ISO-New England, Northeast Power Coordination Council (NPCC), and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC).

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

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The annual salary range for this position is $138,370.00 to $153,740.00 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

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. 

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Overview

As an Eversource Engineer, you'll work with complex systems and equipment, while providing engineering and technical services to support our growing organization. We offer a unique and exciting opportunity to explore the best of both worlds, working both in the office and the field on a variety of interesting projects. Areas of expertise include designing new substations and infrastructure, analyzing systems and disruptions to service, working with transformers, engineering the electrical protection and control circuits that handle the flow of power, and dealing with acceptance testing of equipment, failures of equipment and analysis of system disturbances, LNG plant and gas distribution.

  • Job type:Full time only
  • Level:Entry, Mid, Senior, Executive
  • Travel:Travel between CT/MA/NH may be required

About us

We are Eversource

At Eversource, our mission is to safely deliver reliable energy and superior customer service to our electric, natural gas and water customers across New England. We do this ethically, respectfully and honestly to meet the expectations of our customers, regulators and ourselves.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Engineer?

Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Analytical
  • Problem Solver
  • Team Player
  • Digitally Savvy
  • Collaborative
  • Self-starter

Culture

  • We are dedicated to our employees and customers;
  • We live out our mission of delivering reliable energy and superior customer service in our daily work, in community service and leadership
  • We are innovators in the field of clean energy
  • We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees, customers and stakeholders are respected and valued.
  • We are on the cutting edge of engineering technology

Benefits

Eversource employees are committed to providing reliable energy and superior customer service—and that's why we are committed to providing our employees with a highly competitive total rewards package. In addition to wages and salaries, the benefit programs Eversource offers its employees and family members are a significant part of the total rewards.

Healthcare, Wellness & Disability Protection for you and your Family

  • Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, choose the coverage that is right for you and your family
  • High deductible health plan option, with generous health savings account (HSA), employer contribution, ($500 individual; $1,000 employee +1 or more)
  • Company-paid employee life and accident insurance and options to purchase additional coverage for you and your family
  • An award-winning Wellness Program provides up to $200 annually for employees and spouses to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles
  • Health and Dependent care reimbursement accounts
  • Sick Time, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans

Work/Life Balance Benefit Programs

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Multi-faceted Behavioral Health Program
  • Care@Work Program (child/elder care), membership/stipend for emergency services
  • Adoption Assistance (eligible employees)
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Refinancing & Student Debt Counselling
  • Voluntary benefits platform to access discounted home & auto, identity protection and pet insurance
  • Charity donation gift matching
  • Volunteer hours at local charities with rewards to our Wellness Program
  • Generous time off
  • Business Resource Groups for social connection and career development

Retirement Benefits for a Secure Future

  • 401k: Up to 100% Employer Match on first 3% of employee's contributions
  • K-Vantage: Additional Employer Contribution to the 401k based on age and years of service (2.5% to 6.5%)
  • Med-Vantage HRA: Age 40+, receive annual $1,000 contribution to an HRA for post-employment qualified medical expenses

Career Path

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Employee Quotes

Lauren,
Associate Engineer

Meet Lauren

Lauren's father was an electrician and her love of math led her to engineering.

“Learning the technology behind what my dad did was very intriguing to me. I've also learned something new almost every day while working at Eversource,” Lauren said. Her advice to others interested in pursuing a career in the field is to explore and ask questions. “Engineering is such a vast field with so many opportunities and focuses. Through networking, you can understand those differences a lot better,” she said.

Haseeb, Associate
Engineer

Meet Haseeb

“When I was young, I used to grab anything I could get my hands on, take it apart, and then put it back together,” he said. “Seeing the marvels of engineering inspired me to pursue electrical engineering so I could one day be the person behind the design. Remember to work hard at what you love and don't give up. Learning doesn't always come easy, but it does pay off.”

Job Description

Principal Engineer Transmission System Planning (Hybrid)

01/22/2024

Locations: Hartford, Connecticut

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here!

This is a hybrid role.  The first three months are fulltime in the office.

The electric power system is undergoing a historic transformation.  Driven by state and federal energy policies, coupled with changing economics and capabilities of emerging technologies, the Transmission System Planning department plays a pivotal role in enabling this transformation. 

The Principal Engineer-Transmission Planning will conduct detailed technical modeling and analysis, perform as project leader, and carry out assignments requiring mastery of the following subject matter.  The Principal Engineer must have extensive experience with modeling and planning the bulk electric power system, exhibit strong technical skills to apply to long-range load forecasting, testing and planning, and leverage company and industry data to anticipate optimal design for infrastructure improvements such as AC transmission lines, battery storage, FACTS devices, Inverter-Based Resources (IBR), etc.  Studies will be conducted in adherence to criteria from Eversource, ISO-New England, Northeast Power Coordination Council (NPCC), and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC).

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

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The annual salary range for this position is $138,370.00 to $153,740.00 plus incentive.  Salary is commensurate with your experience.  Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.

#engajd

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. 

Apply

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