Distribution Management Systems Engineer (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource; Windsor (CT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource is seeking an engineer to support the execution, implementation, and maintenance of the Company’s electric network modeling tools, including DMS and Synergi Electric. You will work with a team across states to optimize the distribution system, ensure safe and reliable operations, and support multi-disciplinary project activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 3-5 years of experience, with travel across MA/CT/NH and potential emergency work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 3-5 years related experience preferred.
• Experience modeling electric distribution systems and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Support distribution system optimization using DMS advanced functionality (AFR, LVM, planned outages).
• Act as SME in real-time tech: ADMS, SCADA, DER, energy storage, microgrids.
• Collaborate with OPS, IT and engineering for DMS functionality and enhancements.
• Develop project documentation: scope, budget, schedule, risk and mitigations.
• Travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary; may require emergency/extended in-office work.

Skills

DMS/EMS/SCADA experience

Power systems modeling

ADMS knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

DMS

SCADA

Synergi/Cyme

GIS

DNP protocols

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. Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

The Engineer is responsible for directly supporting the execution, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s electric network modeling tools which include the Distribution Management System (DMS) and Synergi Electric applications. Individual will be part of a team of engineers who support the Company’s electrical control centers by providing guidance on optimizing the distribution system for delivering safe, reliable, and resilient energy to our customers while maximizing the value of clean energy resources. Individual will also support multi-disciplinary teams responsible for all phases of implementation including technology review and selection; defining project budget, scope, and schedule; project management; internal and external reporting and tracking; and stakeholder engagement.

Essential Functions:

• Support the Company’s electric system operators by optimizing the distribution system using the distribution network advanced functionality of DMS which include Automatic Feeder Reconfiguration (AFR), Load Volt/VAR Management (LVM), Planned Outage Study and DER/Load Forecasting.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in real time technologies such as ADMS, SCADA, DER dispatching, energy storage, microgrids, Volt/Var Optimization and load shedding.
• Collaborate with system operations control centers, IT, and engineering resources to ensure DMS functionality and future enhancements.
• Support the specification and configuration of DMS advanced applications such as FLISR, LVM, AFR, and Load and Generation Scheduling.
• Support the development of project approval documentation with need statement, scope, description of technical solution, alternatives considered, risks and mitigations, budget, and schedule.
• Participate in the investigation of new technologies and tools in the industry and assess the relevance of and benefit to the Company’s system operations control rooms.
• Develop tools and methods to process and organize data from multiple sources to design and verify engineering models and databases.
• Support multi-disciplinary teams across three states from distribution engineering, system planning, substation engineering, telecommunications engineering, standards, system operations, field operations, IT and other groups.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill: Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as load flow, stability voltage regulation, power factor, losses, load and generation modeling; Experience modeling electric distribution systems and thorough knowledge of electric distribution operational technologies such as DMS, OMS, GIS, SCADA, EMS, Synergi/Cyme; Basic understanding of communication systems and protocols, such as DNP, used in SCADA control systems; Strong analytical skills including experience using qualitative tools in strategic development; Demonstrated business development aptitude with strong presentation skills; Ideal candidate is customer driven, displays initiative as a change agent with a can-do attitude, accepts responsibility and holds others accountable and makes sound decisions to support strategic objectives.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Experience:

3-5 years related experience is required. Engineering design experience preferred.

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. Depending on the specific nature of the engineering role, position may require occasional to significant travel by car. A valid driver’s license is required.

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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: $100,490.00-$111,660.00.

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.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

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.