Senior Engineer, Operations Simulation (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy•Manchester, NH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Operations Simulation Senior Engineer will provide engineering and technical expertise to support and maintain the Transmission Dispatch Training Simulator (DTS) in NH. Duties include identifying & resolving issues, implementing model changes, designing new processes including technology, preparing, and presenting new ideas to improve the business. Support will include using data engineering tools to update and maintain complex model databases in support of simulation, operation, and control and to model and diagnose data quality issues impacting the DTS applications. Responsibilities include responding to day-to-day needs of training staff and other end users to conduct simulation using the full range of applications. Critical part of the responsibilities includes diagnosing and debugging applications and database models to maintain high system availability. The functions above represent the specific duties performed but do not exclude additional work assignments not listed.

Requirements

Technical Knowledge / Skill
Knowledge of electric transmission and distribution system operations
Knowledge of functions of the various components that make up the Eversource electric transmission and distribution systems
Knowledge of Energy Management System (EMS), Distribution Management System (DMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). Outage Management System (OMS) and other operations support applications
Thorough knowledge of human performance and human error reduction tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Read and interpret electrical schematic diagrams
Communicate and work effectively with personnel at various levels within Eversource, ISO-NE, ISO-NE satellites, participant companies, non-utility generators and neighboring utilities
Understands, interprets and applies industry and corporate transmission planning standards and the regulations of federal, state and local authorities
Knowledge of the ICCP protocol used in the sharing of data between control centers
Skill in analyzing and solving complex problems
Solid troubleshooting and critical thinking skills will be required to support the DTS/SCADA/EMS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with peers, teams, users, managers and vendors
Proficiency with Windows operating system and MS Windows applications is required
Detailed understanding of NERC reliability and cyber security (CIP) standards
Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Licenses
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Experience
Five to eight (5 to 8 years) related experience is required.
Engineering design experience preferred.
Working Conditions
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Depending on the specific nature of the engineering role, position may require occasional to significant travel by car. A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

Maximizes the performance of the simulation systems to meet operational and training needs
Supports Trainers for their training material development for simulation systems and products
Coordinate’s simulation updates and improvements with EMS support and vendor staff to ensure the functionality and availability of the simulator is maintained
Monitors and evaluates potential enhancements / new products that enable full implementation of our Electric System models
Closely monitor performance; identify problems and implement solutions; ensure database is running at optimum speed and efficiency
Resolve problems and answer questions related to the simulation databases and platform environments
Research and recommend optimal design criteria; publish standards and work with development staff; standardize environment and improve efficiency amongst the three states
Coordinates with internal and external personnel in the acquisition, configuration, updating and utilization of simulation technology to support Eversource System Operations Training in NH
Provides input and assistance for the model build group
Analyze business and technical related needs and propose suitable solutions
Supports Dispatcher’s use of SCADA/EMS applications
Create snapshots based on Real-Time models
Create initial condition savecases to meet load/generation as needed for simulation exercises
Maintain non-simulated databases for simulation models
Evaluate operator tools/suggestions that can be incorporated in simulation
Maintain HDR database of Real-time events
Represents Eversource on various ISO-NE Task Forces or Committees as assigned
Self-motivated and have the desire to stay abreast of latest SCADA/EMS technologies relating to power system operations and control