Engineer, Grid Operations Technology (Hybrid Schedule)

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

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Boston, MA seeks an electrical engineer to manage and enhance EMS applications such as SE, RTCA, Loadflow, and DTS. The role supports major engineering projects, conducts high-scope research, and provides technical guidance across design, testing, and operations of the transmission system.

The candidate will work with engineers and operators, train Transmission System Operators, and assist in contingency planning while ensuring compliance with regulations and company

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Electrical/Power Systems required; Master's preferred.
• At least three years of related experience in power systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of EMS applications and real-time analysis tools.
• Travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary and willing to emergency outages.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support EMS software (DTS, RTCA, SE, Loadflow) for system analyses.
• Develop processes to improve telemetry accuracy and EMS performance reporting.
• Train Transmission System Operators in EMS applications.
• Collaborate with engineers to plan, test, and implement major power systems projects.
• Provide technical support across design, procurement, and testing of transmission assets.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Operating power delivery system

Engineering judgment

PC desktop apps (Word, Excel)

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering

M.S. or MBA preferred

Tools

EMS software

RTCA/SE/Loadflow/DTS

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.

Role and Scope of Position:

Responsible for accomplishing major, complex engineering projects and for operating support and maintenance of the Energy Management System (EMS) applications, including State Estimator (SE), Real Time Contingency Analysis (RTCA), Loadflow and Dispatcher Training Simulator (DTS) software. This position is also responsible for planning and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity. Provide technical support to all groups who design, procure, install and test systems and devices that will repair, replace, improve or increase the electrical transmission and distribution system.

Part of a team that works on major, complex engineering projects and for operating support and maintenance of the Energy Management System (EMS) applications, including State Estimator (SE), Real Time Contingency Analysis (RTCA), Loadflow and Dispatcher Training Simulator (DTS) software. This position is also responsible for planning and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity. Provide technical support to all groups who design, procure, install, and test systems and devices that are repaired, replaced, improved or increased the electrical transmission and distribution system.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains complex computer simulation software (EMS, DTS, etc.) used for analyses in support of system adequacy evaluations, technical analysis of system reliability during equipment outages and monitoring/evaluating the reliability of the electric system on a real-time basis with a high level of convergence/solution confidence including the development and production of reports documenting EMS software performance.
• Develops new or refined processes and/or methods to monitor and report discrepancies between system telemetry and EMS solutions to improve the accuracy of system telemetry.
• Assists in the training of the Transmission System Operators in the use of EMS applications.
• Part of a team that designs, constructs and implements major/complex systems requiring a high degree of responsibility and appreciable latitude for independent action and decision making to fit the Company's objectives, conforming to industry standards and corporate transmission planning standards and guidelines of federal, state and local regulations.
• Works with Engineers in System Planning, Transmission Asset Strategy, engineers and operating personnel elsewhere in the Company in performing analyses and providing technical support for operating issues. Participates in conferences with other engineers to obtain problem-solving ideas. Represents the Company on efforts requiring coordination with ISO-NE and other control centers.
• Supports the creation and operation of Dispatcher training scenarios used on the DTS and creates and supports programs to train Transmission System Operators in the use of EMS applications.
• Develop operational and emergency action plans for electric transmission system and bulk supply substations which support the distribution system.

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Demonstrated knowledge in power systems analysis.
• Technical understanding of the parameters and functions of the operation of the power delivery system and power system theory
• Demonstrated creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving engineering problems.
• Proficiency with PC desktop applications (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel)

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Power Systems, Engineering or related discipline.
• Master's Degree or MBA preferred.

Experience :

• At least Three years related experience is required.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Mental Aspects :

Work includes calculating, comparing, editing, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, planning, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, presenting, etc.

This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitment.

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