Data Engineer (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 102,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Data Engineer to advance analytics and data management for Protection and Controls (P&C). You will collaborate with IT and other teams to design systems that ingest, process, and store P&C data, supporting engineering and operations tools, while improving data quality and reporting.

The role involves data manipulation, technical writing, and developing tools to translate P&C logic into actionable code, with an emphasis on data infrastructure and robust,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.
• Experience with data pipeline and data integration tools.
• Experience with database technologies.
• Knowledge of or experience with utility industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze protection system records to ensure they are maintained to NERC/NPCC/ISO NE standards.
• Define P&C data requirements to support scalable data pipelines.
• Build and maintain P&C data infrastructure and databases.
• Monitor and optimize data quality for performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate to ensure reports use a consistent P&C data source.
• Identify and remediate root causes of data issues.
• Develop and maintain tools translating P&C logic into code.
• Create datasets and use PowerBI to visualize engineering data.

Skills

MATLAB

Data pipelines

Databases

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science/Engineering/CS

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Doble PowerBase

PowerBI

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.

Highly motivated Data Engineer will conduct advanced analytics to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Eversource Protection and Controls (P&C) activities, ensuring that the Eversource transmission and distribution systems are designed to high quality standards. Individual will work as a member of the P&C Compliance team, to improve P&C data management and analytics. Duties include working collaboratively with subject matter experts from Information Technology (IT) and other Eversource organizations to specify and implement the systems that will manage P&C data and ensure data related to other non-P&C source systems for the benefit of downstream engineering and operational tools.

Role will also be responsible for identifying and remediating P&C source data quality issues, including the development of process and technology improvements. Additional analytics and data management projects will improve tracking and reporting of P&C data used for compliance and technical engineering problem solving activities.

• Analyze protection system records to ensure they are maintained in accordance with NERC, NPCC, and ISO NE standards.
• Ensure P&C requirements are well defined to support design and implementation of scalable and efficient data pipelines to ingest, process, and store data from various sources.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to build and maintain P&C data infrastructure and databases, ensuring solutions are designed, built, tested and maintained to meet engineering requirements.
• Monitor and optimize data quality for performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate across Eversource and the wider engineering and operational organization to ensure that internal and external reports are using a consistent source of P&C data.
• Identify and help remediate root causes of data issues that may be encountered.
• Work includes data entry, data manipulation, data analysis, technical writing, designing,documenting, coordinating, implementing, and presenting.
• Develop and maintain tools to translate P&C logic and settings into code used by P&C engineers, to support engineering work, such as ratings calculations based on raw settings data.
• Create and curate datasets for reporting and use tools such as PowerBI to create visualisations based on engineering datasets.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Data Engineer or similar role, Utility Experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with scripting languages (MATLAB highly desired) used for engineering calculations.
• Experience with data pipeline and data integration tools.
• Experience with database technologies.
• Experience with software administration in the electrical utility industry (i.e. Doble PowerBase) preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of or experience working with utility companies is desirable.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science or related quantitative field. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.

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. Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs are involved. Employee may work from home up to two days per week however this is dependent upon adherence to company policies and ability to meet performance goals.

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:

$101,690.00-$112,990.00

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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