Associate Civil Engineer

Eversource Energy; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking an Associate Engineer to work on complex electrical systems, including substation design, protection and control, and grid modernization initiatives. The role combines office and field work, with travel across MA/CT/NH and potential emergency response assignments.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 0–3 years of related experience; familiarity with power software is a plus. Salary ranges are provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 0–3 years of related experience required; engineering design experience preferred.
• Familiarity with power-related software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering/technical services for complex systems and equipment.
• Design new substations and infrastructure, analyze system disturbances.
• Support protection and control circuits and acceptance testing of equipment.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across grid modernization, transmission, and distribution.
• Travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary and participate in emergency restoration if required.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Project development

Power software familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Role and Scope of Position:

The Associate Engineer will work with complex systems and equipment, while providing engineering and technical services to support our growing organization. We offer a unique and exciting opportunity to explore the best of both worlds, working both in the office and the field on a variety of interesting projects. Areas of expertise include designing new substations and infrastructure, analyzing systems and disruptions to service, working with transformers, engineering the electrical protection and control circuits that handles the flow of power, and dealing with acceptance testing of equipment, failures of equipment and analysis of system disturbances.

Grid Modernization

is responsible for directly supporting the Company’s plans to modernize the design and operation of the electric distribution system. The incumbent will support multi-disciplinary teams through the life cycle of projects from conception and regulatory filings, planning and implementation, and through performance measurement and verification.

Telecommunications

is responsible for the Fiber Optic network design, engineering, and execution of projects that provide communication infrastructure and services to the company. The Telecommunications Associate Engineer is responsible for generating detailed engineering designs and documentations needed for the fiber installation, configuration, and commissioning of fiber optic equipment.

Distribution Engineering

is responsible for the strategic development, expansion, planning, design, maintenance and operation of the system and its equipment to provide reliable service to customers. Technical solutions and modernization initiatives are improving operations and enablingintegration of renewable energy resources. The group also works to prevent, evaluate and provide appropriate resolutions to system failures.

Substation Engineering

is responsible for working on substation design, maintenance, and support, optimizing the cost and performance of substation equipment on the transmission/distribution system. Substation Engineering also supports emergent and/or equipment failures, as necessary, to support operations.

Transmission Line Engineering

is responsible for providing engineering and support services to ensure the continued reliable operation of all our transmission line assets in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. We perform engineering design and specification, guide and/or oversee the design, construction, operation and maintenance activities on new construction, replacements or enhancements of existing assets and inspections and performancemeasurements of our transmission lines and structures.

System Planning

has the task of making sure that Eversource’s future bulk power system serves our customers safely and reliably and meets applicable reliability National and local State Interconnection Standards. The group must look ahead between 1 and 10 years into the future to determine what upgrades are needed in order for the transmission and distribution system to comply with the local State regulatory requirements as well as complying with National and Regional Standards.

Protection and Controls

is responsible for the design and operation of protection and control systems necessary for the safe and reliable operation of the transmission and distribution system. Protective relaying is a vital part of any electric power system and is very important during trouble faults and abnormal disturbances. If a fault were to occur, protective relaying initiates the disconnection of the trouble area while operation and service in the rest of the system continue.

Asset Management

is responsible for ensuring that the Transmission and Distribution assets across all three states are optimally developed to provide the highest levels of system reliability at lowest possible costs, taking into account the asset life cycle planning and risk analysis.

Essential Functions:

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; possesses and applies the fundamental engineering concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Knowledge of utility power systems is preferred.
• Ability to independently develop, present and execute new projects through collaborations with other departments.
• Familiarity with power related software is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Experience:

• 0-3 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.

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:
$82,800.00-$92,000.00

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.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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