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Engineer, Transmission System Planning (Hybrid)

companyEversource Energy
locationManchester, NH, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Full Time

This is a hybrid role. The first three months are fulltime in the office.

The Engineer will work with complex systems and equipment, while providing engineering and technical services to support our growing organization. We offer a unique and exciting opportunity to explore the best of both worlds, working both in the office and the field on a variety of interesting projects. Areas of expertise include designing new substations and infrastructure, analyzing systems and disruptions to service, working with transformers, engineering the electrical protection and control circuits that handles the flow of power, and dealing with acceptance testing of equipment, failures of equipment and analysis of system disturbances.

Essential Functions:

  • Supports development and maintenance of the system models for transmission studies under guidance of more senior Engineers. This includes:
    • Collection and review of the forecast loads to be included in the model
    • Collection, modification, and review of a variety of electric system parameters including: equipment ratings, impedances, contingency sets, protection and control parameters, as well as system topology
    • Collection, modification, and review of DER modeling for steady state, stability, short circuit, and EMT analyses
  • Performs DER transmission system impact studies in the entire Eversource service territories. This includes:
    • Preparation of study scopes based on determined study assumptions
    • Verification of technical information and models of DER applications according to modeling testing processes, and providing timely comments to DER customers for model updates and corrections
    • Application of corporate planning standards in conjunction with any other applicable NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE reliability standards and criteria
    • Supporting solutions development to mitigate identified significant adverse impacts by testing solution alternatives as directed
    • Providing support to more senior Engineers for interfacing with various ISO-NE staff, DER and Distribution System Planning, line and substation engineering, asset management, siting, environmental and permitting, operations, etc. for the determination of system impacts and proposed solutions
    • Documentation of study results in study reports
    • Assisting more senior Engineers for providing study updates and presenting study results to regulatory agencies, DER customers, and affected parties
  • Other supporting tasks include:
    • Study process automation for routines with transmission analysis tools.
    • Clearly and effectively communicates the results of analyses both verbally and in writing
    • Assists with development of training modules
    • Performs an emergent storm assignment as needed during times of inclement weather or adverse system conditions

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

  • Knowledge with power system transmission analysis tools such as PSSE, TARA, EMS, 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

Education:

  • Baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering required - Electric Power Systems preferred.

Experience:

  • Three (3) plus years of relevant experience in planning, design, and/or operations related to transmission lines, substation facilities, with knowledge of power system planning.

Licenses & Certifications:

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $95,000.00 to $105,000.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

Working Conditions:

  • Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
  • Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.



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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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