Engineer- Grid Operations Technology (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Massachusetts seeks an Engineer to support the execution, implementation, and maintenance of electric network modeling tools like DMS and Synergi Electric, serving control centers across the region. The role collaborates with IT, engineering, and operations to optimize the distribution system, advance grid modernization, and develop data-driven engineering models.

Requires BS in Engineering and 3 years’ utility experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Three years of experience in electrical utility engineering preferred.
• Experience modeling electric distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Optimize the distribution system using DMS functionality (AFR, LVM, DER forecasting).
• Serve as SME in real-time technologies (ADMS, SCADA, DER dispatching, energy storage, microgrids).
• Collaborate with control centers, IT, and engineering to ensure DMS functionality.
• Develop project documentation including need statement, scope, description of technical solution, risks and mitigations, budget, and schedule.
• Investigate new technologies and tools for grid modernization.
• Develop data processing tools for engineering models and databases.
• Support cross-state multidisciplinary teams for grid modernization programs.
• Communicate grid modernization initiatives externally and participate in industry forums.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

DMS/OMS/SCADA knowledge

Data manipulation

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

DMS/OMS/SCADA knowledge

Synergi/Cyme

GIS

EMS

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.

Role and Scope of Position

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. Individual will support efforts to research and develop plans for additional modernization opportunities including investigation and assessment of new tools and technologies relevant to the modernization and control of the electric distribution system. Engagement with external counterparts, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure the Company is driving towards industry best practices.

Eligibility

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.

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, andschedule
• 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, regulatory, legal, community relations, corporate strategy, and other groups to ensure effective and efficient implementation of grid modernization programs
• Communicate the Company’s grid modernization initiatives externally as appropriate and participate in industry forums to support the Company’s position regarding best practices in grid modernization

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications

• 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;
• Ability to manipulate data from large datasets to provide specific engineering results;
• 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;
• Strong leadership skills to penetrate and work effectively throughout the organization;
• Demonstrated competency and proficiency in oral and written communications.

Ideal candidate is customer driven; displays initiative as a change agent with a can-do attitude; accepts responsibility and holds others accountable; participates in and facilitates team effectiveness; makes sound decisions to support strategic objectives.

Education

Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Experience

Three (3) years of experience. Experience in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

None.

Working Conditions

Project work requires occasional travel throughout the service territory when teleconference is not an option. Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, and writing and typing. Position will support the Company’s control room operators which may require working weekends and off hours.

Problem Solving & Complexity: Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and remain self-directed is required. Work includes technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting. 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 commitments and results.

Physical Aspects: Daily use of a computer and other office type equipment.

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.

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

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.