Senior Engineer, Distribution Communications (Hybrid schedule)ID)

Eversource Energy•Westwood, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves planning, coordinating, and performing engineering assignments (design and implementation) to support distribution automation telecommunication systems for Eversource. The individual will be responsible for ensuring the optimal configuration of the company’s wireless data communications networks to support SCADA data applications within Eversource's operating areas. Collaboration with other senior staff members is expected to select the appropriate data communications protocols, technologies, products, and services for assigned projects. The role also includes collaborating with Field Communications to troubleshoot and build the distribution automation communications network and contributing technically to a team of telecommunications engineering staff in planning, engineering, designing, and supporting the company’s wireless data telecommunications system. Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered. This role supports a hybrid schedule, requiring employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day determined by the employee and supervisor. These guidelines are subject to change and employees must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related discipline.
At least five (5) years of experience in the design, implementation and support of wireless SCADA data telecommunications systems.
General understanding of the design, specification, and installation of wireless SCADA data telecommunications systems over various media, such as radio, cellular and fiber.
Basic understanding of SCADA engineering concepts, in particular DNP 3.0 protocol.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Strong ability to coordinate with a team to design and build out a project.
Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Ability to identify and address key issues and concerns in a complex and consistently evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the application of wireless SCADA data telecommunications infrastructure within a utility application using DNP 3.0 protocol is preferred.
Understanding of electric utility systems is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and perform engineering assignments (design and implementation) in support of wireless data telecommunication systems for Eversource.
Be assigned to projects to design, implement and operate the wireless SCADA data telecommunication systems to support Eversource's Electric operations.
Provide support for field construction and maintenance of wireless SCADA data telecommunication assets/infrastructure including digital microwave, mobile and fixed wireless networks, paging systems and subsystems.
Perform data analysis of wireless SCADA data communication systems in support of continued enhancement and troubleshooting of SCADA data applications.
Contribute to the configuration and specification of SCADA data wireless telecom equipment / hardware and its interface to field RTU devices.
Troubleshoot events on the distribution system where a field device communication is identified to have mis-operated or impacted remote operations.
Apply a good understanding of, and compliance with, requirements and standards set forth by industry organizations and regulatory bodies such as IEEE, IEC, NERC etc.
Exhibit a “can-do” attitude to successfully work through issues and/or changes in priorities and work processes. Respond positively to new demands or circumstances.