Principal Engineer, Transmission System Planning (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource

Westwood, MA

Full Time

Posted July 2, 2026

$151k - $168k

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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 Transmission Systems Planning Team as a Principal Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a technical specialist to transmission planning in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes. Recognized as the technical expert both internally and externally. Ability to understand the implications and contribute to the development of the integrated power system which includes load, generation, renewables, energy markets, regulated transmission and distribution
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.
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.
Directs as team or project leader the more sensitive, highly complex engineering projects, multi-discipline in nature, requiring the use of state-of-the-art/advanced technology.
Prepare documentation and testimony in support of regulatory filings.
Present recommendations and/or results to all levels of management as appropriate.
Actively represent 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