Eversource

Lead Engineer, Protection and Controls (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource$145K — $161K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus on Power Systems.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in electric utility engineering, particularly in protection engineering.
  • Supervisory experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise Protection & Controls Engineering personnel to ensure compliance and support activities.
  • Implement compliance activities per NERC, NPCC, and ISO-NE requirements.
  • Develop and revise company standards for Protection and Controls designs.
  • Lead root-cause analysis for disturbances and implement corrective actions.
  • Provide technical support during normal and emergency operations.
  • Manage the development of control center operating procedures.
  • Collaborate with various engineering groups for consistent practices and designs.

Benefits

  • Flexible work options, including the potential for up to two days working from home per week.
  • Supporting initiatives for employee development and performance management through coaching.
  • Opportunity to take on Project Manager roles as needed.
  • Access to a comprehensive total rewards program, encompassing various benefits offerings.
Full Job Description

This position is responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing, and directing the work activities of a team of Protection & Controls Engineering personnel to perform activities related to the compliance, standardization and support for protective relays and associated systems for the transmission and distributions system. Compliance activities include the assignment, tracking and approval of periodic NERC, NPCC and ISO-NE compliance tasks. Standardization activities include the development, review, implementation and rollout of transmission and distribution P&C standard documentation such as design drawings, philosophies and relay setting calculation files. The support activities include the delegation and response to protection system operations and system failures, along with appropriate resolutions, to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance.

This is a three-state organization and this position may include the supervision, assignment, and prioritization of a team of P&C Engineers located across all regions of Eversource.

Essential Functions:

  • Supervises the work activities of personnel assigned to the Protection & Controls Engineering 6 Compliance, Standards & Support section.
  • Ensures periodic compliance activities undertaken are in accordance with NERC, NPCC and ISO-NE requirements.
  • Support the development of standards and procedures for compliance of the transmission and distribution protections systems in accordance with existing and future NERC, NPCC and ISO-NE requirements.
  • Responsible for the initiation, development and revision of company standards and procedures in the development of Protection and Controls designs and relay settings.
  • Support the development of standards and procedures for operation and maintenance of the transmission and distribution system.
  • Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system.
  • Supervises the root-cause analysis of disturbance events, development, and implementation of corrective actions
  • Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations.
  • Manage work activities associated with development, review, and periodic update of control center operating procedures
  • Develops infrastructure strategy, operating philosophy, and technical basis for asset renewal decisions and communicates that information to Asset Management for project justification and financial rationing.
  • Manage work activities associated with the System Planning group to provide design guidance and protections system performance details necessary for planning studies.
  • Support work activities associated with the Interconnections group and Distributed Generation Group to provide design review and guidance for new transmission and distribution interconnection requests.
  • Collaborates with other groups within Eversource Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
  • Develops employees through performance management, coaching, and as appropriate, rotational assignments.
  • Assumes the role of Project Manager, as required.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Education: Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. Emphasis in Power Systems is desired.

Experiences: Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electric utility industry with a strong background in protection engineering. Supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications: None

4. Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs are involved. Job can require traveling to substations, operating districts, and companies within and outside the state. Employee may work from home up to two days per week however this is dependent upon adherence to company policies and ability to meet performance goals.

5. Problem Solving & Complexity:

Work includes calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting. This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.

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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:

$145,670.00-$161,860.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers9 needs is part of every employee9s 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Size
9,227 employees
Market Cap
$29.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
1927
5 Year Trend
+5.4%
Revenue
$8.9 billion
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