Associate Engineer Grid Operations Technology (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Grid Ops Technology engineer to optimize the distribution system using advanced DMS/ADMS capabilities. You will engage with control centers, IT, and engineering to ensure reliable service and modernize grid operations.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years in the utility sector, and strong data/modeling skills. Travel and multi-state coordination are expected as part of integrating grid modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology required.
• Minimum of five (5) years in the electrical utility industry; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts and data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Optimize distribution system using AFR, LVM, Planned Outage Study, DER/Load Forecasting.
• Serve as SME in ADMS/SCADA, DER dispatching, energy storage, microgrids, VVO.
• Collaborate with control centers, IT, and engineering for DMS enhancements.
• Specify and configure DMS applications like FLISR, LVM, AFR, and scheduling.
• Develop project documentation: need statement, scope, tech solution, risks, budget, schedule.
• Investigate new technologies and assess relevance to grid operations.

Skills

Load flow

Voltage regulation

Power factor

DMS/ADMS

SCADA

DER/Storage

Data modeling

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology

MS in Engineering or MBA preferred

Tools

DMS

SCADA

GIS

EMS

Synergi/Cyme

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:

Grid Ops Technology is responsible for directly supporting the Company's plans to modernize the design and operation of the electric distribution system. The individual 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. Individual will be part of a team of engineers who support the Company's electric 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. 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
• Communicate the Company's grid modernization initiatives externally as appropriate and participate in industry forums to support the Company's position regarding best practices in grid modernization
• Act on behalf of the Lead Engineer when not present and be an advocate for future looking initiatives

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

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; demonstrated competency and proficiency in oral and written communications. Ideal candidate is customer driven; displays initiative as a change agent with a can-do attitude; accepts responsibility and holds others accountable; participates in and facilitates team effectiveness; assumes the role of team leader; and makes sound decisions to support strategic objectives.

Education:

Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (MS in Engineering or MBA preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry. Supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

None.

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