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Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.\nPosition Summary:As a member of the Distribution System Planning department, the Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Planning Senior Engineer provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise in the planning, evaluation, and integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) interconnected to the electric distribution system. The role is responsible for performing and leading complex engineering analyses, developing technical solutions, and supporting planning initiatives that enable the reliable operation and modernization of the electric grid.\nThe Senior Engineer is expected to exercise independent engineering judgment, lead projects from initiation through completion, and communicate technical findings and recommendations to a wide range of stakeholders. The position also plays a key role in mentoring and developing junior engineers while supporting the Company's participation in industry discussions and collaborative efforts related to DER integration and distribution planning.\nKey Responsibilities: \nDevelop and maintain distribution system power flow models to evaluate the interconnection of distributed energy resources (DERs) and their impacts on the electric distribution system.\nAssess and analyze proposed DER interconnections and associated impacts on the distribution system and the ISO-NE regional system. Prepare documentation to support the ISO-NE interconnection process, as required.\nConduct complex engineering studies and develop planning-level solutions, interconnection options, technical recommendations, and alternative approaches to address identified system impacts, planning criteria violations, and DER integration needs.\nApply industry standards, engineering best practices, and Company distribution planning criteria in conjunction with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.\nCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including System Planning, Transmission, Distribution Line Engineering, Substation Engineering, Asset Management, Siting, Environmental and Permitting, and Operations, to identify planning needs and proposed plans.\nPrepare high-level construction cost estimates and support the development of Project Authorization Forms (PAFs), TAFs, and other project approval documentation. Present applicable projects at monthly review meetings.\nDevelop and maintain Special Operating Guidelines (SOGs) to support the safe and reliable operation of DER installations.\nMonitor emerging technologies, industry practices, and regulatory developments related to DER integration and grid modernization, and identify opportunities to improve planning methodologies, interconnection processes, and utilization of the electric distribution system.\nProvide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers, including training, mentoring, and review of engineering analyses and study results.\nAdditional Responsibilities:\nRepresent the department and the Company on industry-related committees, working groups, and stakeholder forums.\nServe as a technical lead on specialized internal and external cross-functional teams to develop engineering solutions and support strategic initiatives.\nManage the approved inverter list, including the review of UL certifications and the evaluation of equipment for inclusion on the Company's approved equipment list.\nPerform storm restoration and other emergency assignments as needed during periods of inclement weather or adverse system conditions.\nQualifications:\nTechnical Knowledge & Skills\nUnderstanding of electrical engineering concepts, including distributed generation (DG), storage, reliability, load flow, voltage flicker, system stability, short-circuit analysis, voltage regulation, transients, power factor, and system losses.\nUnderstanding of the parameters, functions, and operating characteristics of electric power delivery systems, as well as electric utility industry fundamentals, practices, and standards.\nExperience using power system modeling and simulation software to perform steady-state power flow, voltage, short-circuit, stability, and electromagnetic transient analyses.\nDemonstrated ability to lead complex engineering assignments, exercise sound engineering judgment, and develop practical solutions to technical challenges.\nDemonstrated ability to communicate technical findings and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nExcellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.\nKnowledge of Eversource tariffs, interconnection requirements, and technical standards.\nFamiliarity with utility GIS, outage management, and related engineering applications is preferred.\nEducation & Experience\nEDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required. An advanced degree is preferred.\nEXPERIENCE: Five (5) or more years of relevant engineering experience in electric utility planning, power systems analysis, DER integration, distribution engineering, or a related field is required.\nLicenses & Certifications\nPreferred: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license. Demonstrated progress toward obtaining professional licensure is desirable.\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\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. 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