Engineer, Grid Operations Technology (Hybrid)
About The Position
The Engineer directly supports execution, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of Eversource’s electric network modeling tools, including the Distribution Management System (DMS) and Synergi Electric. As part of a team of engineers, the role supports the Company’s electrical control centers and system planning activities by providing guidance on optimizing the distribution system to deliver safe, reliable, and resilient energy while maximizing the value of clean energy resources. The Engineer supports multidisciplinary implementation efforts across technology review and selection, project budget, scope and schedule definition, project management, reporting and tracking, and stakeholder engagement. The role also researches and develops plans for additional modernization opportunities, assesses tools and technologies relevant to modernization and control of the electric distribution system, and engages external counterparts, vendors, and stakeholders to promote industry best practices. The position requires availability for emergency restoration assignments and travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary. Depending on the specific engineering role, occasional to significant travel by car may be required; a valid driver’s license is required. Applicants requiring immigration-related sponsorship to begin employment with Eversource will not be considered.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- Three to five years of related experience.
- Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts, including load flow, power factor, losses, and load and generation modeling.
- Experience modeling electric distribution systems.
- Ability to manipulate large datasets to produce specific engineering results.
- Thorough knowledge of electric distribution operational technologies such as Synergi/Cyme, DMS, OMS, GIS, and SCADA.
- Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience using qualitative tools in strategic development.
- Demonstrated business development aptitude and strong presentation skills.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to work effectively throughout the organization.
- Competency and proficiency in oral and written communications.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Availability for emergency restoration assignments as required and travel between MA, CT, and NH as necessary.
- Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Engineering design experience is preferred.
- Customer-driven approach, initiative as a change agent, and a can-do attitude.
- Accepts responsibility and holds others accountable.
- Participates in and facilitates team effectiveness.
- Makes sound decisions in support of strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert in modeling tools and real-time technologies, including Synergi Electric, Transformer Load Management (TLM), Volt/Var Optimization (VVO), GIS, SCADA, and AMI.
- Collaborate with IT, GIS, and interdepartmental engineering resources to support Synergi and DMS model functionality and future enhancements.
- Support preparation of project approval documentation covering the need, scope, technical solution, alternatives, risks and mitigations, budget, and schedule.
- Investigate new industry technologies and tools and assess their relevance and benefits to Company operations.
- Develop tools and methods to process and organize data from multiple sources for engineering model and database design and verification.
- Support multidisciplinary teams across three states to ensure effective and efficient implementation of grid operations technologies.
- Support technology implementation activities, including technology review and selection, project planning and management, reporting and tracking, and stakeholder engagement.
- Research and develop plans for additional grid modernization opportunities.
- Engage external counterparts, vendors, and other stakeholders to help ensure the Company follows industry best practices.
- Respond to emergency restoration assignments as required.
- Travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards program; details are available on the Company careers site.
- Potential incentive eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
