{"id":93422,"title":"Senior Engineer, Distribution System Planning (Hybrid Schedule)","company":"Eversource","city":"Berlin","region":"Berlin","location":"Berlin, CT","work_model":"hybrid","employment_type":"full_time","employment":["full_time"],"roles":["software"],"visa":"offered","relocation":"not_mentioned","posted_at":"2026-11-04T02:07:21.906172+00:00","tools":[],"seniority":"senior","years_experience_min":5,"german_requirement":"not_mentioned","german_level":"unspecified","english_requirement":"required","english_level":"unspecified","team_language":"unknown","confidence":0.4,"method":"rules+llm","language_badge":"Not stated","language_evidence":null,"requirements_snippet":"Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering required, with a preferred Electric Power Systems focus. Minimum five years in distribution planning, design, or operations. Knowledge of CYME or Synergi and distribution system analysis. PE …","url":"https://eversource.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalSite/job/Westwood-MA/Senior-Engineer--Distribution-System-Planning--Hybrid-_R-029671","source":"workday","agency":null,"description_text":"Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.\nRole and Scope of Position:\nPerforms 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.Essential Functions:\n• Identifies Distribution System problems involving multiple feeders and substations, leads and conducts scenario-based planning studies, evaluates alternatives and recommends appropriate solutions to ensure a reliable distribution system.\n• Develop medium (2-5 year) and long (5+ year) range distribution plans involving load relief, capacity, asset related issues, and large DER integration.\n• Collaborate with multiple cross-functional groups in developing a long-range planning criterion for integrating and enabling two-way communication of new technologies, including photovoltaic solar (PV), electric vehicles (EV), and battery storage.\n• Prepare contingency studies for distribution networks including N-1 and N-2 analysis.\n• Propose new distribution substation and associated OH and UG feeders.\n• Perform area wide voltage and power factor studies, recommending findings to distribution engineering and operations\n• Leads or conducts forecast studies to determine loads used in distribution planning studies.\n• Partners with other departments (Distribution Engineering, Asset Management, Standards, Transmission/Substation engineering, etc.) to prepare economic analysis for complex projects; recommends the allocation of costs for facilities used jointly with other utilities.\n• Recommends project priorities for the capital construction program financial review.\n• Conducts and/or manages the studies required to support the need for facilities, the evaluation of alternatives and the preferred solution contained in chapters, reports and testimony for distribution applications for proceedings before regulatory agencies.\n• Prepares distribution related documentation and/or testimony to support regulatory filings.\n• Effective communication, support and implementation with distribution customers pertaining to proposed facilities.\n• Provides leadership in coordinating multiple cross-functional groups, and positive guidance for engineers.\n• Presents recommendations and/or results to all levels of management as appropriate.\n• Represents the department and the company on various committees.\n• Recommends the development and/or changes as appropriate of criteria and standards for distribution planning.\n\nTechnical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:\nTechnical Knowledge/Skill:\n• Working knowledge of electric simulation software models and power distribution systems analysis, including load-flow, transient, and 8760-hours simulation.\n• Experience with industry-standard distribution planning tools such as CYME or Synergi for feeder modeling, load flow analysis, contingency evaluation, and DER integration studies.\n• Knowledge of new technologies including but not limited to photovoltaic solar, electric vehicles, and battery storage.\n• Knowledge of the techniques for planning the expansion of distribution lines and distribution substation facilities.\n• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system.\n• Advanced knowledge of distribution line design and operating practices.\n• Knowledge of National, State and other planning standards.\n• Good written and oral communication skills, including formal presentation.\n• Excellent team skills.\n• Effective interpersonal skills, ability to develop strategic partnerships.\n• Ability to achieve desired results by setting high standards for self and others, and accepts responsibility for outcomes.\n\nEducation:\n• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required, Electric Power Systems preferred.\n• Advanced degree preferred\n\nExperience:\n• Minimum of five (5) years related experience in planning, design, and operations related to distribution line and distribution substation facilities, with a thorough knowledge of power system planning.\n• Registered Professional Engineer in Connecticut, Massachusetts or New Hampshire is desirable.\n\nWorking Conditions:\n• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.\n• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.\n\n#LI-ES3\n#LI-Hybrid\n#engajd\n\nCompetencies:\nBuild trusting relationships\nManage and develop people\nFoster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration\nLead change\nCommunicate strategic vision\nCreate an engaged workforce\nFocus on the customer\nTake ownership & accountability\n\nCompensation and Benefits:\nEversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:\n$129,450.00-$143,830.00\nWorker Type:\nRegular\nNumber of Openings:\n1\nEmergency Response:\nResponding 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.\n\nEEO Statement:\nEversource 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.\n\nVEVRRA Federal Contractor","responsibilities_text":null,"requirements_text":null,"status":"closed","duplicate_of":null,"first_seen":"2026-11-04T02:07:28.281424+00:00","responsibilities_summary":"Lead distribution system planning studies, including scenario-based planning, contingency analysis, load forecasts, and medium- and long-range plans. Support regulatory filings, coordinate cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers.","requirements_summary":"Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering required, with a preferred Electric Power Systems focus. Minimum five years in distribution planning, design, or operations. Knowledge of CYME or Synergi and distribution system analysis. 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