Senior Engineer, System Planning

Eversource Energy Service Company

Westwood, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$156,936–$165,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Audio Engineering, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Forecasting, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Operational Strategy, Operations Planning, Research & Development (R&D), Software Simulation, Spreadsheets, Strategic Planning, System Operations, Systems Engineering, Technical Strategy, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Work From Home
QUALIFICATIONS
LOCATION
Westwood, MA
POSTED
Today

Senior Engineer, System Planning (Eversource Energy Service Company) (Westwood, MA): Lead, conduct and present scenario and probabilistic based planning studies under existing and forecast system conditions; Contribute sound engineering input to develop robust, reliable, low-cost solutions; Exchange results and conduct critical review of data and assumptions from regional and industry stakeholders; Interface with ISO-New England, area transmission owners, and the company's departments to understand and mitigate electric system needs, challenges, and enable growth; Coordinate and oversee studies performed by vendors and consultants, analyzing assumptions and review conclusions to integrate into company initiatives; Prepare engineering output and summarize in reports, spreadsheets, and presentations to colleagues, management, industry groups and regional stakeholders; Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop long-range planning standards and criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies; Collaborate with ISO-NE, Academia and DOE National Labs on power system planning and operation technology strategy, research, and development; and Work emergency restoration assignments as needed. In order to complete the above-mentioned tasks, the following skills and experience is required: Experience with transmission planning, software simulations, IBR modeling, and transient analysis; Experience applying electrical theory to planning an electric power supply system; Experience using power system modeling and simulation software for steady state power flow, voltage, short circuit, stability, and electromagnetic transients; Experience with HVDC and inverter-based resource parameters and modeling, including simulation experience in weak grid systems; Experience with PSSE and PSCAD; Experience with Python and VBA; Experience with Powertech (TSAT, VSAT), ASPEN Oneliner, EMTP (ATP), TARA, and PI Processbook; Experience applying NERC TPL, NPCC, and ISO-NE planning procedures. Requires a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineer or a related field, and at least five years of experience as a Planning Engineer, Research Assistant, or related occupation. Hybrid option to work from home may be available: 3 days in office/2 days from home. Salary: $156,936 - $165,000/year. Please apply at jobs.eversource.com and reference job ID: R-030928.

 

 

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