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Senior Engineer, System Planning (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy

Westwood, MA · HybridJob$157–165K/yrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$157–165K/yr
Location
Westwood, MAHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Eversource Energy is hiring a Senior Engineer, System Planning (Hybrid Schedule). The Senior Engineer, System Planning will lead and conduct scenario and probabilistic planning studies, contributing sound engineering input for robust, reliable, and low-cost solutions. This role involves exchanging results and critically reviewing data from regional and industry stakeholders, interfacing with ISO-New England and other departments to mitigate electric system needs, and coordinating studies performed by vendors. The engineer will also prepare engineering outputs for reports and presentations, collaborate on long-range planning standards, and work on emergency restoration assignments.

Key focus areas include Lead, conduct and present scenario and probabilistic based planning studies, Contribute sound engineering input to develop robust, reliable, low-cost solutions, and Exchange results and conduct critical review of data and assumptions from regional and industry stakeholders.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Electrical Engineering and 5+ Years Planning Engineer Experience. Important skills include Transmission Planning, Software Simulations, IBR Modeling, Transient Analysis, Electrical Theory, and Power System Modeling And Simulation Software.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Transmission PlanningSoftware SimulationsIBR ModelingTransient AnalysisElectrical TheoryPower System Modeling and Simulation SoftwareSteady State Power FlowVoltageShort CircuitStabilityElectromagnetic TransientsHVDCInverter-Based Resource Parameters and ModelingSimulation Experience in Weak Grid SystemsPSSEPSCADPythonVBAPowertechTSATVSATASPEN OnelinerEMTPATPTARAPI ProcessbookNERC TPL Planning ProceduresNPCC Planning ProceduresISO-NE Planning Procedures

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineer or Related Field5+ Years as Planning Engineer, Research Assistant, or Related Occupation

Full job description

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.

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 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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