Principal Engineer Transmission System Planning (Hybrid)
EversourceHartford, CT
Full Time
Posted July 2, 2026
$151k - $168k
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- Source
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity to join our amazing Transmission Systems Planning Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, perform reliability and/or strategic scenario-based planning driven studies variety of existing and forecast system conditions. These studies include voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, electromagnetic transient and stability assessments.
- Use technical experience to contribute sound engineering input to develop robust, reliable, low-cost solutions.
- Exchange results but also conduct critical review of data and assumptions from regional and industry stakeholders.
- Interface with ISO-New England, area transmission owners, and Eversource departments, such as: UG and OH engineering, Substation Technical, Distributed Energy Resource (DER), Operations, and other departments to understand and mitigate electric system needs, challenges, and enable reliable future growth.
- Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations.
- Train and advise junior engineers within the group and the System Planning organization
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) and develop standards and methodologies for assessing new and emerging technologies
- Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop long-range planning criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies, including but not limited to photovoltaic solar (PV), electric vehicles (EV), and battery storage.
- Actively representing Eversource on regional, national, and international committees and working groups such as NATF, IEEE, state public utility commissions
Requirements
- Build trusting relationships
- Manage and develop people
- Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
- Lead change
- Communicate strategic vision
- Create an engaged workforce
- Focus on the customer
- Take ownership & accountability
Benefits & Perks
- Eversource 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:
- $150,890.00-$167,660.00
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