Eversource

Engineer, Grid Operations Technology (Hybrid Schedule) - D

Eversource • $100K — $111K *
Windsor, CT 06095Hybrid
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering
  • 3+ years of related experience, engineering design experience preferred
  • Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts and operational technologies
  • Experience modeling electric distribution systems
  • Ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets
  • Strong leadership skills and business development aptitude

Responsibilities

  • Support optimization of the distribution system using advanced functionalities of DMS
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in real-time technologies related to energy systems
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure effective DMS functionality
  • Support the specification and configuration of advanced DMS applications
  • Develop project approval documentation including risk and budget assessments
  • Investigate new technologies relevant to system operations and assess their benefits
  • Develop tools to process and organize data for engineering models

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards program
  • Eligible for potential incentives
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive hybrid work environment
  • Emergency response training and experience
Full Job Description
Role and Scope of Position:
The Engineer is responsible for directly supporting the execution, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s Distribution Management System (DMS). Individual will be part of a team of engineers who support the Company’s electrical control centers by providing guidance on optimizing the distribution system for delivering safe, reliable, and resilient energy to our customers while maximizing the value of clean energy resources. Individual will also support multi-disciplinary teams responsible for all phases of implementation including technology review and selection; defining project budget, scope, and schedule; project management; internal and external reporting and tracking; and stakeholder engagement. Individual will support efforts to research and develop plans for additional modernization opportunities including investigation and assessment of new tools and technologies relevant to the modernization and control of the electric distribution system. Engagement with external counterparts, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure the Company is driving towards industry best practices.

Essential Functions:

  • Support the Company’s electric system operators by optimizing the distribution system using the distribution network advanced functionality of DMS which include Automatic Feeder Reconfiguration (AFR), Load Volt/VAR Management (LVM), Planned Outage Study and DER/Load Forecasting
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in real time technologies such as ADMS, SCADA, DER dispatching, energy storage, microgrids, Volt/Var Optimization and load shedding
  • Collaborate with system operations control centers, IT, and engineering resources to ensure DMS functionality and future enhancements.
  • Support the specification and configuration of DMS advanced applications such as FLISR, LVM, AFR, and Load and Generation Scheduling
  • Support the development of project approval documentation with need statement, scope, description of technical solution, alternatives considered, risks and mitigations, budget, and schedule
  • Participate in the investigation of new technologies and tools in the industry and assess the relevance of and benefit to the Company’s system operations control rooms
  • Develop tools and methods to process and organize data from multiple sources to design and verify engineering models and databases
  • Support multi-disciplinary teams across three states from distribution engineering, system planning, substation engineering, telecommunications engineering, standards, system operations, field operations, IT, regulatory, legal, community relations, corporate strategy, and other groups to ensure effective and efficient implementation of grid modernization programs

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

  • Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as load flow, stability voltage regulation, power factor, losses, load and generation modeling;
  • Experience modeling electric distribution systems;
  • Ability to manipulate data from large datasets to provide specific engineering results;
  • Thorough knowledge of electric distribution operational technologies such as DMS, OMS, GIS, SCADA, EMS, Synergi/Cyme;
  • Basic understanding of communication systems and protocols, such as DNP, used in SCADA control systems; strong analytical skills including experience using qualitative tools in strategic development; demonstrated business development aptitude with strong presentation skills;
  • Strong leadership skills to penetrate and work effectively throughout the organization;

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electrical Engineering preferred

Experience:

  • 3+ years related experience is required. Engineering design experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

  • None

Working Conditions:

  • Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
  • Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
  • Depending on the specific nature of the engineering role, position may require occasional to significant travel by car. A valid driver’s license is required.

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Competencies:

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

Compensation and Benefits:

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:

$100,490.00-$111,660.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.


About Eversource

Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas for more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers. Before its rebranding, the company operated six main subsidiaries: Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P), Public Service Company of New Hampshire (PSNH), Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECO), Yankee Gas Services Company (Yankee Gas), NSTAR Electric, and NSTAR Gas. NSTAR itself was the product of corporate mergers and included the former Boston Edison Company, Cambridge Electric Light Company, Commonwealth Electric Company, Commonwealth Gas, and Cambridge Gas Company. All now currently operate under the Eversource name. Eversource remains Connecticut's largest electric utility, serving more than 1.2 million residential, municipal, commercial and industrial customers in approximately 149 cities and towns. It also serves approximately 229,000 natural gas customers in 73 cities and towns. Eversource is also New Hampshire's largest electric utility, serving more than 500,000 homes and businesses in 211 cities and towns throughout the state. Eversource Energy is a publicly-traded, Fortune 500 energy company headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, and Boston, Massachusetts, with several regulated subsidiaries offering retail electricity, natural gas service, and water service to approximately 4 million[6] customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

Eversource Careers

Joining Eversource means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to safety, reliability, and innovation in energy. As a leading energy provider in the Northeast, Eversource offers unparalleled job opportunities, fostering a culture of leadership and growth in the industry.

Work You’ll Do

At Eversource, every position contributes to the company's mission of delivering reliable energy and superior customer service. Our team enjoys a dynamic work environment where professional growth and development are encouraged. With a variety of career paths available, Eversource is a place where your ambition drives your career forward, and where leadership and diversity training ensure you reach your potential.

Innovate and Lead

Eversource is at the forefront of the energy sector’s transformation, integrating innovative technologies and sustainable practices that benefit not only our customers but also our communities. By joining our team, you will collaborate with skilled professionals dedicated to pioneering solutions for a sustainable future.

Career Development

Eversource is committed to the professional development of its employees. Whether through leadership programs, skills training, or networking opportunities, we provide the tools needed for career advancement and personal growth. Our robust internship programs offer a gateway to full-time employment, giving hands-on experience and exposure to real-world challenges.

Be Part of Our Team

Our team at Eversource is driven by a shared commitment to excellence and teamwork. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive. The benefits at Eversource go beyond the standard employment package; they empower our employees’ well-being and long-term financial security.

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Whether you’re starting your career or looking to make a significant impact in the energy sector, Eversource has a position for you. From engineering to customer service, our job opportunities span a wide range of skills and expertise. Ready to start your journey with us? Explore open positions, prepare your resume, and apply through our hiring portal.

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Learn more about Eversource
Size
9,227 employees
Market Cap
$29.2 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
1927
5 Year Trend
+5.4%
Revenue
$8.9 billion
NASDAQ
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