Senior Engineer (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in the Northeast United States is seeking a Senior Engineer to design and support SCADA/EMS, substation projects, and protection/control systems. The role combines office and field work across diverse projects, including testing equipment and resolving disturbances.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5–8 years of related experience, with travel between MA/CT/NH and occasional emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
• 5–8 years related experience in engineering
• Familiarity with SCADA/EMS highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering support for complex systems and projects.
• Maintains source records for the Distribution SCADA system and supports planning, development, scheduling, and troubleshooting of D-SCADA.
• Develops, analyzes and documents technical reports, calculations and sketches for defined problems and increasing scope

Skills

SCADA/EMS

Power systems

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Power software

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 workat least three days in the office, includingTuesdays 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 workup 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:

This position is accountable for maintaining support and managing the source of records of the Distribution SCADA system. The Senior Engineer will participate in planning, development, scheduling and troubleshooting of D-SCADA.The Senior Engineer will work with complex systems and equipment, while providing engineering and technical services to support our growing organization.

Grid Modernization is responsible for directly supporting the Company’s plans to modernize the design and operation of the electric distribution system. In this role you 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.

Essential Functions:

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; Possesses and applies the fundamental engineering concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.
• High level proficiency in SCADA applications including configuration, database development, control mapping, and troubleshooting. GE knowledge preferred.
  Develops,validatesand maintains realistic power system modeling of internal and external systems used by the EMS Network Applications.
• Develop, configure, test and commission RTUs and field devices for integration with SCADA system.
• Proficiency in DNP3 communication protocol, Point mapping, control configuration, alarm analysis, and messaging analytics. Familiarity with other communication protocols (LG, Harris, etc) a plus
• Perform SCADA network analysis using tools like Wireshark to troubleshoot communication issues between a SCADA system and field.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Knowledge of utility power systems is preferred
• Ability to independently develop, present and execute new projects through collaborations with other departments.
• Familiarity with power related software is preferred.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Experience: Five to eight (5 to -8 years) related experience is required. Familiarity with SCADA/EMS is highly desirable.

Licenses & Certifications: None

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.

Mental Aspects:

• This position will require at times to work independently with limited supervision;
• Ability to work in a team environment and be able to establish and maintain effective working relations with peers, teams, users, managers and vendors;
• Skill in meeting deadlines;
• Ability to multitask and balance competing, and high priority work demands;

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

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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