Senior Engineer, Transmission System Planning – Non-Wires Alternative
United States
Full Time
21 hours ago
$129,450 - $143,830 USD
H1B Sponsor
Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
Conduct comprehensive NWA evaluations for required transmission projects, including those that are subject to review by the regulatory entities in CT, MA and NH.
Perform Benefit Cost Analyses comparing traditional transmission solutions with distributed energy resources (DERs), energy efficiency, demand response, and other NWAs.
Collaborate with Distribution Planning, Integrated Energy Planning, and Regulatory Affairs teams and other disciplines to ensure alignment with state-specific NWA requirements.
Develop and maintain models and tools for evaluating NWAs, including production cost modeling and benefit-cost analysis.
Prepare technical documentation and testimony for regulatory filings and proceedings.
Monitor and incorporate evolving regulatory requirements and best practices related to NWAs in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.
Collaborate, perform, and lead reliability and/or economic driven studies including voltage, thermal, transfer limit, short circuit, and stability assessments.
Analyze and assess complex transmission systems at numerous voltage levels.
Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.
Continually strive to innovate and integrate improvements to increase the precision and efficiency of transmission planning.
Strive to seek out and develop subject matter expert skills as necessary to mentor and support the team to aid in the advancement of business needs.
Represent Eversource, collaborate and interact with internal teams and industry peers on regional activities (e.g. NERC, NPCC, ISO-NE’s, etc.).
Develop and apply a thorough understanding of various planning criteria, guidelines, standards (e.g. NERC, NPCC, etc.) and analysis software packages such as PSS/E, TARA, and ASPEN.
Mentor and train junior staff on technical analysis methods and standard procedures.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
Minimum 5 years of experience in transmission and/or distribution system planning
Strong understanding of economic evaluation methods, including net present value (NPV), benefit-cost analysis, and avoided cost modeling
Experience testifying or supporting testimony in regulatory proceedings
Familiarity with power system modeling tools (e.g., PSS/E, PSCAD, CYME, PowerWorld, Synergi)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for regulatory and stakeholder engagement.