Senior Engineer, Transmission System Planning – Non-Wires Alternative

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.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards program
• Potential incentive
• Health insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities