Engineer, Protection and Controls - D (Hybrid Schedule)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards

Incentive eligibility

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Connecticut is seeking a Protection and Control Engineer to design and operate protection and control systems for the transmission and distribution network, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

The role involves setting relays, coordinating studies with ASPEN One-liner, IEC61850 protocols, and supporting storm restoration with cross-functional teams. Travel to operating districts and facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, focus in power systems preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of related Electrical Engineering experience.
• Protection and control experience preferred, including coordination studies and post-event analysis.
• Experience with IEC61850 protocol and relay systems.

Responsibilities

• Review proposed changes to ensure compatibility with protection standards.
• Create protection and control system designs per Eversource standards.
• Specify materials for protection and control systems.
• Develop settings and logic for protective relays and feeders.
• Perform coordination studies using fault simulation software.
• Support storm restoration with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Protection & control experience

Overcurrent & distance coordination

Storm & restoration readiness

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ASPEN One-liner modeling software

IEC61850 protocol knowledge

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. The Protection and Control Engineer is responsible for completing activities and assignments associated with the design and operation of protection and control systems necessary for the safe and reliable operation of the transmission and distribution system to meet the mission and objectives of the organization. In addition, this position will analyze protection system operations, and the appropriate resolutions, in order to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance.This position shares accountability with peers in the planning, project management, substation engineering, operations, and maintenance organizations to carry out the efficient and timely completion of system reliability projects, generation interconnection projects and system restoration and troubleshooting efforts.

Essential Functions

• Review and evaluate proposed changes to existing electric facilities to ensure compatibility with established Eversource protection system standards and practices.
• Create new Protection and Control system designs in accordance with Eversource Standards as required.
• Specify materials associated with new or modified Protection and Control systems for assigned projects.
• Develop, calculate, and document settings and logic for protective relays, logic processors, feeder reclosers, and switches necessary to support Eversource system reliability projects and initiatives.
• Perform coordination studies by modeling and analyzing electric system elements and their protection systems using fault simulation software.
• Analyze protection system operations during transmission and distribution system disturbances in support of Substation Technical Group Event analysis.
• Interface with Eversource Planning, Operations and Field personnel to support their efforts to plan, operate and maintain the transmission and distribution system.
• Manage and perform work activities in a self-sufficient manner without frequent guidance and oversight.
• Perform peer checks of other group member designs and relay settings.
• Actively support storm and/or emergency restoration assignments.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. A focus in electric power systems engineering is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related Electrical Engineering experience is required.Protection and Control experience is preferred, including: Experience performing overcurrent and distance coordination studies with ASPEN One-liner modeling software or equivalent. Experience performing post event analysis using relay and digital fault recorder event records. Experience with the design and installation of protection and control schemes utilizing IEC61850 protocol.

Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs are involved.Job can require traveling to operating districts, and companies within and outside the state.Job will also require travel to electrical substation and generation facilities as necessary for site walk downs and meetings.

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.

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.

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.