Distribution Design Engineer (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy•East Hampton, CT

23h•$100,490 - $111,660•Hybrid

About The Position

The Distribution Design Engineer is responsible for identifying improvements and major repair needs on the distribution system. This role assesses the effect of alternative performance improvements on a cost/benefit basis and determines priorities. The engineer provides support for customer additions that require substantial changes to the distribution system, plans system improvements in line with customer needs, and engineers circuit changes to improve performance for assigned circuits. Responsibilities include reviewing daily interruption reports, analyzing projected circuit deficiencies (e.g., voltage, overloads), and developing alternatives to improve circuit reliability. The role also recommends equipment replacement versus repair to maximize Return on Asset (ROA) and participates in major restoration efforts, including Emergency Preparedness.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
Two (2) to Five (5) years of equivalent experience in Energy Delivery is preferred.
Knowledge of distribution systems is desired.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Must hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
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.

Nice To Haves

Responds to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs as 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.

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning function for all assigned circuits.
Responsible for assigned circuit performance including load growth, voltage profiles, fault studies and reliability studies and initiating work requests/projects where needed to improve performance.
Responsible for identifying benefits to be derived from individual projects and predicted desired outcomes.
Responsible for providing Project Management support for specific projects.
Responsible for engineering resolutions for multiple outages in the Distribution System.
Create Work Requests in STORMS/AIMS.
Operates independently within a team environment.
Reports to Lead – Distribution Design Engineer on deviations in construction design guidelines and maintenance specifications.
Will be responsible for EMF communications and/or measurements for customers.
May become Subject Matter Experts (SME).
Works with the Real Estate Department and Customer to negotiate easements, as required.
Considers safety in all circuit analysis.
Supports Account Executives with customer quality of service issues.
Makes direct contact with customer and develop corrective actions.
Will have nonexclusive, non-supervisory, storm restoration and emergency assignments.
Responsible for supporting Operations with distribution issues. This includes review switching, develop contingency plans, prioritizing work, monitoring yellow tags, provide engineering support to Field Distribution Design.
Provide regulator and capacitor control settings for Electrical Maintenance.
Work with P&CE on developing Recloser and Breaker settings.
Responsible for outage, voltage, and power quality investigations. Participate in System Operation Review Committee (SORC) and engineer corrective action to prevent reoccurrence. Provide reports as required.
Engineer, develop and present distribution projects to Operating Company Review Committee (OCRC) for approval.
Responsible to evaluate proposed DG interconnection applications.
Review and implement annual procedures, (e.g. TD941).
Knowledgeable of various computer applications.
Other related duties as assigned, including support to SOC (see contract for details).