Associate Engineer, Grip Ops Technology (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy•Boston, MA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Engineer is responsible for supporting the execution, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s Distribution Management System (DMS). This role involves being 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 customers while maximizing the value of clean energy resources. The position also supports 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. Additionally, the Associate Engineer will support efforts to research and develop plans for modernization opportunities, including the investigation and assessment of new tools and technologies relevant to the modernization and control of the electric distribution system. Engagement with external counterparts, vendors, and other stakeholders is expected to ensure the Company is driving towards industry best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
0-3 years related experience is required.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and remain self-directed is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of utility power systems is preferred.
Familiarity with power related software is preferred.
Engineering design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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
Develop expertise in real time system 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
Participate in the review and assessment of technology options related to grid modernization, including working with internal teams to execute competitive procurement processes
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
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and remain self-directed is required.
Work includes technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting.
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.