DMS & Grid Modernization Engineer

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to advance grid modernization through DMS and real-time technologies. You will model electric distribution systems, optimize load/VAR, and collaborate across control centers, IT, and engineering to deliver robust solutions.

Applicants should have a BS in Engineering, 5+ years in the electrical utility sector, and strong leadership and communication skills to drive initiatives and present findings in industry forums.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years in electrical utility technical/operational/engineering fields.
• Solid understanding of load flow, stability, voltage regulation, power factor, losses, and load/generation modeling.
• Experience modeling electric distribution systems.
• Ability to manipulate data from large datasets to derive engineering results.
• Strong knowledge of DMS/OMS/GIS/SCADA/EMS and Synergi/Cyme.
• Basic understanding of DNP in SCADA systems.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills; leadership capabilities.
• Visa sponsorship not available; MS/MBA preferred; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support distribution system optimization using DMS advanced functionality.
• Serve as SME in real-time technologies including ADMS, SCADA, DER dispatching, energy storage, microgrids, Volt/Var optimization, and load shedding.
• Collaborate with control centers, IT, and engineering resources on DMS functionality and future enhancements.
• Support specification and configuration of DMS advanced applications such as FLISR, LVM, AFR, and Load/Generation Scheduling.
• Develop project approval documentation covering need statements, scope, technical solutions, alternatives, risks and mitigations, budget, and schedule.
• Investigate new industry technologies and tools and assess their relevance and benefits to system operations control rooms.
• Develop tools and methods to process data from multiple sources for engineering models and databases.
• Support multidisciplinary teams across three states and multiple functions to implement grid modernization programs.
• Communicate grid modernization initiatives externally and participate in industry forums.
• Act on behalf of the Lead Engineer when absent and advocate for forward-looking initiatives.

Skills

DMS Advanced Functionality

Electric Distribution System Modeling

SCADA and ADMS Expertise

Analytical Skills

Leadership and Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

MS in Engineering

MBA

Tools

DMS

SCADA

OMS

GIS

EMS

Synergi

Cyme

Data Processing Tools

Qualitative Analysis Tools

Communication Protocols

Job description

Eversource in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to advance grid modernization through DMS and real-time technologies. You will model electric distribution systems, optimize load/VAR, and collaborate across control centers, IT, and engineering to deliver robust solutions.

Applicants should have a BS in Engineering, 5+ years in the electrical utility sector, and strong leadership and communication skills to drive initiatives and present findings in industry forums.