Associate Engineer, Protection & Controls (hybrid schedule)

Eversource; Berlin (CT); In loco; USD 83.000 - 92.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Eversource Energy is seeking an entry-level P&C Associate Engineer to contribute to the design and operation of protection and control systems across our transmission and distribution network.

You will analyze protection system operations, support unplanned maintenance, and collaborate with planning, operations and field teams to ensure safe, reliable service. This role offers growth and exposure within a large utility.

Competenze

• Requires E.E. degree with focus on electric power systems.
• 0–4 years of related Electrical Engineering experience.
• Entry level position with growth opportunities.

Mansioni

• Review and evaluate proposed changes to existing electric facilities to ensure compatibility with established protection system standards.
• Create new Protection and Control system designs as required.
• Specify materials for new or modified Protection and Control systems.
• Develop settings and logic for protective relays, logic processors, and switches.
• Perform coordination studies by modeling and analyzing electric system elements using fault simulation software.
• Interface with Planning, Operations and Field personnel to support transmission and distribution system planning, operation and maintenance.
• Provide support for unplanned maintenance and system restoration efforts.
• Assist with storm and/or emergency restoration assignments.

Conoscenze

Protection and Control design

Relay settings

Fault analysis

Coordination studies

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

Fault simulation software

Descrizione del lavoro

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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Who we are

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.