Associate Engineer, Protection & Controls (hybrid schedule)

Eversource Energy; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking an entry-level P&C Associate Engineer to support protection and control design for the transmission and distribution system. You will help ensure safe, reliable operation and collaborate with planning, operations and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities include reviewing proposed changes, developing protection settings, performing fault analyses, and assisting with storm restoration and incident responses.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering.
• 0–4 years of related electrical engineering experience.
• No licenses required.

Responsibilities

• Review proposed changes to existing facilities for compatibility with Eversource standards.
• Create new protection and control system designs per standards.
• Specify materials for protection and control systems.
• Develop and document settings and logic for relays and switches.
• Perform coordination studies using fault simulation software.
• Analyze protection operations during system disturbances to support event analysis.
• Interface with Planning, Operations and Field personnel.
• Assist with storm and emergency restoration assignments.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Protection & control design

Relay settings

Fault analysis

Coordination studies

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical 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.

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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