Senior Engineer, Transmission System Planning (Hybrid)

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Full time
Location: Manchester
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Job offered by: EVERSOURCE
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Category:
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 role. The first three months are fulltime in the office.

Essential Functions:

Develop and maintain the system models for transmission studies including collection, review and/or modification of a variety of electric system parameters: equipment ratings, impedances, contingency sets, protection and control parameters, as well as system topology.

Conduct adequacy assessments and develop options to meet delivery objectives with latitude for independent action and decision making. Typical reliability studies include analyses of power flow, transient stability, short circuit, and electromagnetic transients. 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:

Knowledge with power system transmission analysis tools such as PSSE, TARA, ASPEN, PSCAD, or other similar analysis software.

Knowledge of programming language such as Python.

Knowledge of new technologies including but not limited to photovoltaic solar, electric vehicles, and battery.

Knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system.

Knowledge of National, State and other planning standards and reliability criteria.

Good written and oral communication skills, including formal presentation.

Excellent team skills.

Effective interpersonal skills, ability to develop strategic partnerships.

Ability to achieve desired results by setting high standards for self and others, and accepts responsibility for outcomes.

Skill in working cross-functionally.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

Five plus years of directly related experience.

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. The annual salary range for this position is $122,000-

$140,000

plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.

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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