SCADA Field Technician: RTU & IED Specialist

Eversource; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Connecticut is seeking an entry-level Field Automation Technician to install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain remote terminal units for the SCADA system, supporting the Distribution Electric Grid and ensuring reliability.

You will work independently or with a team on CIP-compliant hardware/software, and may be called for on-call and storm assignments. A Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering with 0–3+ years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level knowledge of electrical components, circuits and systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with CIP requirements and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, services equipment and systems related to electrical/electronic gear.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings and documentation.
• Maintains and updates reports, drawings, logs reflecting field work.
• Obtains necessary clearances to perform work on critical equipment.
• Operates electrical/electronic test instruments for calibration and verification.
• Identifies and analyzes communication issues on systems and coordinates with carriers.

Skills

Electrical theory & components

SCADA knowledge

Electrical safety awareness

Reading schematics & drawings

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

HMI software

Job description

Eversource Energy in Connecticut is seeking an entry-level Field Automation Technician to install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain remote terminal units for the SCADA system, supporting the Distribution Electric Grid and ensuring reliability.

You will work independently or with a team on CIP-compliant hardware/software, and may be called for on-call and storm assignments. A Associate’s Degree in electrical engineering with 0–3+ years of experience is required.