Associate Engineer, Protection & Controls (hybrid schedule)

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

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking an entry level P&C Associate Engineer to support the protection and control systems that keep the transmission and distribution grid safe and reliable. You will assist in design, analysis, and coordination tasks across planning, operations, and maintenance teams.

The role emphasizes developing relay settings, conducting fault simulations, and contributing to system restoration and troubleshooting efforts with guidance from senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably power systems.
• Zero to four years of related Electrical Engineering experience.
• No licenses required.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate changes to electric facilities for compatibility with standards.
• Create new Protection and Control system designs per Eversource standards.
• Specify materials for P&C systems on assigned projects.
• Develop settings and logic for protection relays and switches.
• Perform coordination studies via fault simulation software.
• Analyze protection system operations during disturbances.
• Interface with Planning, Operations and Field personnel to support reliability.
• Assist with storm and emergency restoration assignments.

Skills

P&C design

Relay settings

Fault simulation

Power systems

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Fault simulation software

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.

P&C Associate Engineer is responsible for completing activities and assignments with the design and operation of protection and control systems necessary for the safe and reliable operation of the transmission and distribution system to meet the mission and objectives of the organization. In addition, this position will analyze protection system operations, and the appropriate resolutions, in order to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance. This position shares accountability with peers in the planning, project management, substation engineering, operations, and maintenance organizations to carry out the efficient and timely completion of system reliability projects, generation interconnection projects and system restoration and troubleshooting efforts. This is considered an entry level position.

Essential Functions:

• Review and evaluate proposed changes to existing electric facilities to ensure compatibility with established Eversource protection system standards and practices.

• Create new Protection and Control system designs in accordance with Eversource Standards as required.

• Specify materials associated with new or modified Protection and Control systems for assigned projects

• Develop, calculate, and document settings and logic for protective relays, logic processors, feeder reclosers, and switches necessary to support Eversource system reliability projects and initiatives.

• Perform coordination studies by modeling and analyzing electric system elements and their protection systems using fault simulation software.

• Analyze protection system operations during transmission and distribution system disturbances in support of Substation Technical Group Event analysis.

• Interface with Eversource Planning, Operations and Field personnel to support their efforts to plan, operate and maintain the transmission and distribution system.

• Manage and perform work activities with training, guidance and oversight from senior staff and management.

• Actively support storm and/or emergency restoration assignments.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

Education: Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. Individuals with a focus in electric power systems engineering are preferred

Experience: Zero (0) to four (4) years of related Electrical Engineering experience is required.

Licenses & Certifications: None

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 operating districts and companies within and outside the state. Job will also require travel to electrical substation and generation facilities as necessary for site walk downs and meetings.

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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