Role and Scope of Position:
Performs as project leader and/or carries out assignments requiring mastery of subject matter, with extensive experience associated with planning transmission lines and substation facilities in an electric power system. Exhibits strong technical skills on the design of the electric power system. Represents the company on regional and national transmission committees regarding transmission planning matters, at the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL), North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), New England Power Coordination Council (NPCC), Independent System Operators of New England (ISO-NE), and Regional Transmission Organizations.

This is a hybrid position. The first 3 months are in the office.

Essential Functions: 

• Conducts adequacy assessments and develop options to meet delivery objectives with latitude for independent action and decision making.  Identifies key technical issues and develops solutions
• Responsible to understand, interpret and apply industry and corporate transmission planning standards and the regulations of Federal, State and Local authorities
• Represents the department and the company on various industry related committees.
• Participates with other utilities and the planning staff of the Independent System Operator (ISO) in the preparation of regional transmission expansion studies
• Employs teamwork with engineers in System Planning, Transmission Asset Strategy, and engineers and operating personnel elsewhere in Electric Operations in performing analyses and providing technical support in planning and operational environments
• Plans, develops and collaborates in the implementation and management of the life cycle plan for transmission assets
• Communicates clearly and effectively verbally and in writing the results of analyses and action plan
• Contributes to the development of the budget for the Electric Operations through cost-effective programs and projects to meet customer and system needs
• Trains junior staff in technical analyses and procedures

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Demonstrated skill and experience in power systems analysis
• experience with TARA, PSSE, PSCAD
• Technical understanding of the parameters and functions of the operation of the power delivery system and power system theory
• Skill in working cross functionally

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred

Experience:       

• Five to eight years’ experience in fossil or nuclear generating station engineering or supervision
• Professional Engineer’s 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.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:

$125,680.00-$139,640.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

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. 

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.

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