Senior Engineer- Grid Operations Technology (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource seeks a Senior Engineer to design and optimize electric distribution systems, applying DMS/SCADA and DER techniques. You will work across grid modernization initiatives, supporting control centers, field teams, and IT to deliver safe, reliable power.

Hybrid work is available; travel among MA/CT/NH may be required for project needs. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electrical utility engineering, strong analytical skills, and leadership abilities to drive cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology required
• MS in Engineering or MBA preferred
• Minimum five years in electrical utility engineering or operations
• Experience with distributed energy resources and grid modernization a plus
• Strong communication and leadership abilities

Responsibilities

• Support operators by optimizing the distribution system using advanced DMS capabilities
• Serve as SME in real-time technologies like ADMS, SCADA, DER dispatching
• Collaborate with IT and engineering to ensure DMS functionality and future enhancements
• Assist in project documentation: need, scope, budget, schedule and risks
• Travel between MA/CT/NH as required and be ready for emergencies

Skills

ADMS

SCADA

DER dispatching

Load flow

DMS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

MS in Engineering or MBA preferred

Tools

DMS

OMS

GIS

SCADA

EMS

Cyme

Synergi

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 Senior Engineer will work with complex systems and equipment, while providing engineering and technical services to support our growing organization. We offer a unique and exciting opportunity to explore the best of both worlds, working both in the office and the field on a variety of interesting projects.

Areas of expertise include designing new substations and infrastructure, analyzing systems and disruptions to service, working with transformers, engineering the electrical protection and control circuits that handles the flow of power, and dealing with acceptance testing of equipment, failures of equipment and analysis of system disturbances.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. 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.

Role and Scope of Position

Grid Ops Technology is responsible for directly supporting the Company’s plans to modernize the design and operation of the electric distribution system. The individual will support multi-disciplinary teams through the life cycle of projects from conception and regulatory filings, planning and implementation, and through performance measurement and verification. Individual will be part of a team of engineers who support the Company’s electric 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. Engagement with external counterparts, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure the Company is driving towards industry best practices.

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, and schedule.

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.

Act on behalf of the Lead Engineer when not present and be an advocate for future looking initiatives.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certification

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; assumes the role of team leader; and makes sound decisions to support strategic objectives.

Education

Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (MS in Engineering or MBA preferred).

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry.

Supervisory experience preferred.

Working Conditions

Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required. Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary. Depending on the specific nature of the engineering role, position may require occasional to significant travel by car.

A valid driver’s license is required.

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.

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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: $129,450.00-$143,830.00

Worker Type: Regular

Number of Openings: 1

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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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.