Lead Engineer, Principal Engineer and Senior Engineer, Transmission System Planning (Click here to see the job descriptions))
$129,450–$162,780 year
Hybrid · Hartford, Connecticut, United States or Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
Job Summary
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. Principal Engineer – Transmission System Planning and Senior Engineer, Transmission System Planning are also embedded in this posting, with responsibilities spanning advanced modeling, reliability analyses, technology integration (IBR, HVDC, storage, EVs), and cross-functional collaboration. The team leads, mentors, and interfaces with ISO-NE, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders to drive robust, cost-effective transmission planning.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field (required)
- Minimum 8 years of power systems analysis or planning experience (required)
- Transmission system planning experience in an electric utility environment (required)
- Experience with PSSE, TARA, EMS, ASPEN, PROMOD, PowerWorld, PSCAD or similar tools
- Knowledge of engineering economics
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
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