Lead Engineer, Protection and Controls (Hybrid Schedule)

NSTAR, now Eversource Energy- Follow our new company page, Eversource Energy; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Manchester, NH, seeks a Lead Engineer for Protection & Controls on a hybrid schedule. You will supervise engineers, design protection and relay schemes for transmission and distribution, and advise operations on failures and maintenance issues.

Required: B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred), 8+ years in protection engineering, supervisory experience preferred, and ability to travel between MA/CT/NH as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power Systems.
• Minimum of eight years' experience in electric utility protection engineering.
• Experience leading teams and supervising engineers preferred.
• Experience with IEC 61850 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the Protection & Controls Engineering team.
• Ensures projects meet P&C engineering goals and objectives.
• Ensures adherence to company standards for protection and relay design.
• Develops staff through performance management and coaching.
• Develops preliminary designs and design standards for protection systems.
• Evaluates technology and equipment for the system.
• Supports asset renewal decisions with technical basis.
• Guides System Planning and Interconnections groups on design and studies.
• Collaborates with other engineering groups for consistency.
• Provides technical support during normal and emergency operations.
• Performs root-cause analysis and implements corrective actions.
• Supports development of operating standards and procedures.
• Manages development and updates of control center operating procedures.
• Acts as Project Manager when required.

Skills

Protection engineering

Leadership

Project management

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems emphasis)

Tools

IEC 61850

Job description

Lead Engineer, Protection and Controls (Hybrid Schedule)

10/05/2026

Locations: Manchester, New Hampshire

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.

This position is responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing and directing the work activities of a team of Protection & Controls Engineering personnel to perform activities related to the engineering and design of protective relays and associated systems for the transmission and distributions system. In addition, this position assists in the evaluation of protection system operations and system failures, along with appropriate resolutions, to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance. This position shares accountability with peers in the planning, development, and design of the organization’s asset management plan for protection system assets. Responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing and directing the work performed by other Engineers.

Essential Functions

• Supervises the work activities of personnel assigned to the Protection & Controls Engineering section.
• Ensures projects undertaken are in accordance with Eversource P&C Engineering goals and objectives.
• Responsible for ensuring assigned personnel follow company standards and procedures in the development of Protection and Controls designs and relay settings.
• Develops employees using performance management, coaching, and, as appropriate, rotational assignments.
• Responsible for the development of preliminary engineering designs and design standards, as necessary.
• Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system.
• Develops infrastructure strategy, operating philosophy and technical basis for asset renewal decisions.
• Manage work activities associated with the System Planning group to provide design guidance and protections system performance details necessary for planning studies.
• Manage work activities associated with the Interconnections group and Distributed Generation Group to provide design review and guidance for new transmission and distribution interconnection requests.
• Collaborates with other groups within Eversource Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations.
• Accountable for root-cause analysis, development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Works closely with Asset Management on project justification and financial rationing.
• Support the development of standards and procedures for operation and maintenance of the transmission and distribution system.
• Manage work activities associated with development, review and periodic update of control center operating procedures.
• Assumes the role of Project Manager, as required.

Education

• Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. Emphasis in Power Systems is desired.

Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electric utility industry with a strong background in protection engineering.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with IEC 61850 preferred.

Working Conditions

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

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:

$145,670.00-$161,860.00

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.

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