Lead Engineer, Transmission System Planning

Location(s)

• Westwood, Massachusetts
• East Berlin, Connecticut
• Hartford, Connecticut
• Manchester, New Hampshire
• Hybrid schedule (minimum three days in office; up to five days as business needs require)

Compensation

• Annual salary range: $145,670 – $161,860
• Eligible for performance-based incentive compensation
• Regular, full-time position

Position Summary

The Lead Engineer, Transmission System Planning provides strategic technical leadership for transmission system studies, modeling, and long-term reliability planning across the New England electric grid. This role oversees complex power system analyses, leads system planning engineers, develops cost-effective transmission solutions, and ensures compliance with regional and national reliability standards. The position also represents the organization in industry committees and regulatory proceedings while supporting capital planning and system reliability initiatives.

Job Function

• Lead and supervise transmission system planning engineers
• Develop and maintain system power flow models and related analyses
• Conduct transmission reliability studies and needs assessments
• Apply NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE planning standards
• Develop mitigation strategies and alternative solutions
• Support transmission capital budget development
• Lead interconnection impact analyses
• Represent the organization in regulatory and industry forums
• Mentor and develop junior engineers
• Participate in emergency restoration assignments

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field (required)
• Advanced degree in Power Systems Engineering (preferred)
• Minimum 8 years of power systems analysis or planning experience
• Transmission system planning experience in an electric utility environment (required)

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE standards
• Experience with PSSE, TARA, EMS, ASPEN, PROMOD, PowerWorld, PSCAD or similar tools
• Strong understanding of load flow, stability, short circuit, and power system dynamics
• Knowledge of engineering economics
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards program
• Performance-based incentive eligibility
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Comprehensive benefits package

Principal Engineer Transmission System Planning

Location(s)

• Hartford, Connecticut
• East Berlin, Connecticut
• Westwood, Massachusetts
• Hybrid schedule (minimum three days in office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays; up to five days as business needs require)
• Must be available for emergency restoration assignments

Compensation

• Annual salary range: $146,500 – $162,780
• Eligible for performance-based incentive compensation
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Regular, full-time position

Position Summary

The Principal Engineer – Transmission System Planning is a senior technical leader responsible for advanced modeling, long-range system studies, and strategic planning of the bulk electric power system. This role leads complex reliability and scenario-based analyses, supports integration of emerging technologies such as inverter-based resources (IBR), battery storage, HVDC, solar PV, and electric vehicles, and ensures compliance with NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE planning standards. The position serves as a subject matter expert, mentors junior engineers, and represents the organization on regional, national, and international industry committees.

Job Function

• Lead and perform reliability and strategic scenario-based transmission planning studies
• Conduct voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, electromagnetic transient, and stability assessments
• Develop robust, reliable, and cost-effective transmission solutions
• Critically review modeling data, assumptions, and stakeholder inputs
• Interface with ISO-New England, transmission owners, and internal departments
• Document and present study results, including technical reports and presentations
• Train and mentor junior engineers
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for emerging technologies
• Develop methodologies and standards for evaluating new technologies
• Collaborate cross-functionally on long-range planning criteria for PV, EV, battery storage, and IBR integration
• Represent the organization on regional, national, and international committees

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related science field (required)
• Ph.D. in Engineering (preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of specialized experience in transmission planning
• Extensive experience in power system modeling and simulation
• Experience with inverter-based resource (IBR) modeling
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory applied to electric power system planning
• Extensive experience with steady-state, voltage, short circuit, stability, and electromagnetic transient simulations
• Strong understanding of HVDC systems and inverter-based resource modeling, including weak grid simulations
• Experience applying NERC TPL, NPCC, and ISO-NE planning procedures
• Proficiency with PSSE, PSCAD, and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, OneDrive)
• Programming experience desirable: Python, VBA
• Simulation tools desirable: ASPEN OneLiner, EMTP (ATP), TARA, PI Processbook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards program
• Performance-based incentive eligibility
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Comprehensive benefits package

Senior Engineer, Transmission System Planning

Location(s)

• Westwood, Massachusetts
• East Berlin, Connecticut
• Hartford, Connecticut
• Hybrid schedule (minimum three days in office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays; additional in-office days as required)

Compensation

• Annual salary range: $129,450 – $143,830
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Eligible for potential incentive compensation
• Regular, full-time position
• Emergency Restoration assignment required as part of employment responsibilities

Position Summary

The Senior Engineer, Transmission System Planning serves as a technical subject matter expert responsible for modeling, analyzing, and planning transmission systems to ensure grid reliability and long-term system performance. This role leads advanced power system studies—including power flow, transient stability, short circuit, and electromagnetic transient analyses—while supporting transmission expansion initiatives and compliance with regional and national reliability standards. The position collaborates cross-functionally, represents the organization on industry committees, and mentors junior engineers.

Job Function

• Develop and maintain system models for transmission studies, including equipment ratings, impedances, contingency sets, protection and control parameters, and system topology
• Conduct adequacy assessments and develop solutions to meet delivery objectives with independent decision-making authority
• Perform reliability studies, including power flow, transient stability, short circuit, and electromagnetic transient analyses
• Interpret and apply transmission planning standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Represent the department on regional and national transmission planning committees
• Collaborate on regional transmission expansion studies
• Support lifecycle planning and asset management strategies for transmission infrastructure
• Contribute to budgeting through cost-effective planning programs and projects
• Communicate study results and recommendations clearly in written reports and presentations
• Train and mentor junior engineering staff

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)
• Advanced degree preferred
• Five (5) or more years of directly related transmission planning experience

Qualifications

• Experience with transmission analysis software such as PSS®E, TARA, ASPEN, PSCAD, or comparable tools
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python
• Understanding of emerging technologies including photovoltaic solar, electric vehicles, and battery storage systems
• Strong knowledge of electrical theory related to electric power system planning
• Familiarity with national, state, and regional planning standards and reliability criteria
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to build trusting relationships, lead change, and take ownership and accountability

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Career development opportunities
• Wellness programs

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• Access to major metropolitan areas, including Boston and New York City
• Strong public schools and family-friendly communities
• Rich history, cultural institutions, and vibrant arts scenes
• Proximity to coastline, hiking trails, and seasonal outdoor recreation

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