Drone Engineer (HYBRID)

Eversource Energy•Hartford, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will support the further implementation of internal and vendor drone operations across the company, including involvement in technical inspections, crew scheduling, data management and reporting, drone software utilization, and overall innovation projects. This position may include assisting Eversource drone pilots in the office and field, including acting as field inspector and involvement in emergency response patrols. Attendance and/or presentation at drone industry conferences or webinars may also be required. This position requires familiarity with drone technology and drone industry software. Specific duties include technical training, data collection and analysis, inspection reviews, safety evaluations, standards creation and implementation, emergency response patrol assistance, software implementation, and industry networking. The ability to work independently and take project initiative is a requirement. Position can be based out of CT Or NH.

Requirements

Familiarity of Transmission and/or Distribution Line Engineering is preferred
Familiarity with line construction, surveying, and inspections is desired
Familiarity with Office 365 Applications including advanced excel and PowerBi is highly desired
Knowledge of FAA drone regulations and waiver process is desired
Knowledge of GIS and other spatial analysis software is desired
Knowledge of Photogrammetry and Lidar data collection is desired
Knowledge of computer programming languages such as Python or VBA is desired
Interest in utilizing new software programs, including Ai, application development and data visualization programs
Understanding of data collection, management, analysis and reporting systems
Strong communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations and translate technical engineering information into understandable terms
Ability to use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of goals
Working knowledge of information technology and use of Eversource’s office automation and information systems
Ability to professionally interact with internal stakeholders and external customers
Punctual, presentable, and socially confident always when representing the company
Willingness to seek help while in search of answers
Passion for robotics
Ability to walk for an extended time on uneven surface and to lift up to 50lbs from the ground is required.
Ability to see and hear a drone or oncoming air traffic clearly is required
A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required. A data/civil/electrical/mechanical engineering degree is preferred. An advanced degree in engineering or business administration is desirable.
Must have at least three- five years experience.
Experience in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electric utility industry is strongly preferred.
A valid driver’s license.
FAA Part 107 Certification is required (will need to be obtained upon candidate hire).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity of Transmission and/or Distribution Line Engineering is preferred
Familiarity with line construction, surveying, and inspections is desired
Familiarity with Office 365 Applications including advanced excel and PowerBi is highly desired
Knowledge of FAA drone regulations and waiver process is desired
Knowledge of GIS and other spatial analysis software is desired
Knowledge of Photogrammetry and Lidar data collection is desired
Knowledge of computer programming languages such as Python or VBA is desired
Interest in utilizing new software programs, including Ai, application development and data visualization programs
Experience in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electric utility industry is strongly preferred.
An advanced degree in engineering or business administration is desirable.
A data/civil/electrical/mechanical engineering degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support of Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance groups at Eversource Energy
Perform data collection, management, analysis and reporting including data visualization and database management
Support the further development of our innovative drone program, including creation and implementation of standards and best practices for comprehensive technical inspections
Support in overall drone use during blue sky days
Assist in training and review of internal and vendor inspection crews and reports of asset inspections
Assist in inspection analysis of Transmission and Distribution assets, including collection and dissemination of inspection data to a wide internal audience
Work with peers to provide technical guidance regarding replacement and/or remediation of assets
Support drone programs including, but not limited to, photo and video data collection and management, asset inspections, survey support, LIDAR, multispectral analysis, and infrared analysis
Ability and willingness to learn technical inspection criteria of utility assets
Perform Quality Control of data collected using and/or creating new tools for data management
Support of Emergency Response
Support for creation and continuous improvement of innovative drone standards and best practices for emergency response
Support and occasional coordination of drone crews during Emergency Response
Perform field emergency response assignment including Drone Coordinator or Visual Observer
Create and disseminate reports based on emergency response patrols
Support of Drone Use Across Eversource
Assist other organizations within Eversource with information and guidance regarding drone use and deployment. Groups include, but are not limited to, Project Management, Siting, Real Estate, Legal, Vegetation, Surveying, Construction, Media Relations, Engineering and Operations
Support of overall drone use across the company, including creation and implementation of innovative drone standards and use cases for each group
Assistance in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver creation