Distribution Design Engineer (Hybrid)

Eversource; East Hampton (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Connecticut is seeking a Distribution Design Engineer to plan and optimize the electric distribution system across circuits, addressing load growth, voltage profiles, and reliability studies.

You will develop alternatives, perform outage analyses, and support field engineering design for customer additions. Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2–5 years in Energy Delivery, with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 2–5 years of equivalent experience in Energy Delivery preferred.
• Knowledge of distribution systems is desired. Must be able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan function for all assigned circuits and monitor performance (load growth, voltage, reliability).
• Provide project management support for specific projects and engineering resolutions for outages.
• Create Work Requests in STORMS/AIMS and support Field Distribution Design.

Skills

Distribution systems knowledge

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

STORMS/AIMS

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. Identifies improvements and major repair needs on the distribution system. Assess the effect of alternative performance improvements on a cost/benefit basis and determines priorities. Responsible for engineering support to Field Engineering Design for any customer additions that require a substantial change to the distribution system. Plans system improvements in-line with customer needs and engineer circuit changes to improve performance for assigned circuits. Reviews daily interruption reports. Analyzes projected circuit deficiencies (e.g. voltage, overloads, etc.) for assigned circuits. Develops alternatives to improve circuit reliability. Recommends equipment replacement vs repair to maximize Return on Asset (ROA). Participates during major restoration efforts including Emergency Preparedness.

Accountabilities - PRIMARY DUTIES:

Responsible for planning function for all assigned circuits. Responsible for assigned circuit performance including load growth, voltage profiles, fault studies and reliability studies and initiating work requests/projects where needed to improve performance. Responsible for identifying benefits to be derived from individual projects and predicted desired outcomes. Responsible for providing Project Management support for specific projects. Responsible for engineering resolutions for multiple outages in the Distribution System Create Work Requests in STORMS/AIMS Operates independently within a team environment. Reports to Lead – Distribution Design Engineer on deviations in construction design guidelines and maintenance specifications. Will be responsible for EMF communications and/or measurements for customers May become Subject Matter Experts (SME). Works with the Real Estate Department and Customer to negotiate easements, as required. Considers safety in all circuit analysis. Supports Account Executives with customer quality of service issues. Makes direct contact with customer and develop corrective actions Will have nonexclusive, non-supervisory, storm restoration and emergency assignments. Responsible for supporting Operations with distribution issues. This includes review switching, develop contingency plans, prioritizing work, monitoring yellow tags, provide engineering support to Field Distribution Design Provide regulator and capacitor control settings for Electrical Maintenance. Work with P&E on developing Recloser and Breaker settings. Responsible for outage, voltage, and power quality investigations. Participate in System Operation Review Committee (SORC) and engineer corrective action to prevent reoccurrence. Provide reports as required. Engineer, develop and present distribution projects to Operating Company Review Committee (OCRC) for approval.

Experience, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Education: A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required. Experience: Two (2) to Five (5) years of equivalent experience in Energy Delivery is preferred. Technical Skills: Knowledge of distribution systems is desired. Must be able to work in a team environment. Must hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Internal Contacts: Liaisons with other DDE team members, Lead-Distribution Design Engineer, Manager – Distribution Design, and Manager-Electric Field Operations. Interfaces with Distribution Engineering and other Departments. Supports Field Engineering Design, Construction Engineering, and Director – Electric Field Operations. Communicates to Lead – Distribution Design Engineer for deviations on projects that fall outside of budget criteria. External Contacts: Support ES liaisons and customer needs.

Challenges:

Manages distribution circuits as a financial asset.

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: Distribution Design Engineer Between $100,490 - $111,660

Bargaining unit employees under the TEAL contract will be given first consideration. In addition, this position is being posted internally. #engajd #LI-ES3

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
• Build trusting relationships

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.

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. VEVRRA Federal Contractor

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.