Substation Automation Technician - Berlin, CT

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

7d•$39

About The Position

Eversource Energy is the largest Energy delivery company in New England. We support 4.4 million Gas and Electric customers across CT, MA, and NH. We’re proud to provide safe, reliable service to 4.3 million electricity, natural gas, and water customers. Be a part of our mission to deliver reliable energy and superior customer service. ENERGY- BRINGS US TOGETHER!! The Individual will be involved with the testing, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of Substation Automation equipment. Individual will work with Substation Automation work including Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) configuration, Human Machine Interface (HMI) testing and implementation, data concentrator configuration, frame relay setup and configuration, and other automation equipment associated with substations. Individual will also support integrating new automation equipment onto the Substation Automation systems by assisting in identifying opportunities and technologies to solve ongoing problems. The ability to logically troubleshoot technical problems is also required. Individual must have strong computer skills and the ability to operate a variety of computer software programs related to RTU configuration, communications equipment and other related automation equipment; demonstrate teamwork, strong communication skills and be self-motivated. The individual also must ensure that all required work is performed safely, on schedule, cost effectively and in accordance with company standards. The salary range for this position starts at $38.51 effective June 1st, 2025 and progresses in accordance with the union contract. Essential Functions: Individual will perform technical assignments in support of the testing, installation, and commissioning of automated electric distribution field devices for Eversource. Individual will work with various programming languages, i.e. DNP, Modbus, SEL, etc. for field devices to test RTU and device operations including but not limited to: definition of status, control, and measurement points, polling rate, unsolicited event classification Individual will install and test design settings for implementation in the field. Individual will support lab testing to verify proper design operation prior to field implementation Individual will support troubleshooting events related to Substation Automation equipment where field device communication is identified to have mis-operated or Substation Automation related alarms are generated. Individual will understand and comply with requirements and standards set forth by industry organizations and protocols such as IEEE, DNP, modbus etc... Individual will serve on-call and during emergency restoration efforts as required.

Requirements

strong computer skills and the ability to operate a variety of computer software programs related to RTU configuration, communications equipment and other related automation equipment
demonstrate teamwork, strong communication skills and be self-motivated
ensure that all required work is performed safely, on schedule, cost effectively and in accordance with company standards
Understanding of the design, specification, and installation of Substation Automation devices such as RTUs, various relays, reclosers, switches, padmount switchgear, etc…
Understanding of SCADA engineering concepts, in particular DNP 3.0 protocol
Communications and presentation skills
Ability to organize and work within a team to design, install, and commission a project
Associates' Degree in Electrical or Electronic engineering or Electrical or Electronic technology, telecommunications engineering, or related discipline.
Zero to three years of experience in engineering, programming, or testing of complex electronic systems.
A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between CT/MA as necessary.
Must be available for On-Call Support
Applicants must successfully pass the TECH test.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Energy Delivery or T&D maintenance is preferred.
Understanding of electric distribution systems is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

testing, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of Substation Automation equipment
Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) configuration
Human Machine Interface (HMI) testing and implementation
data concentrator configuration
frame relay setup and configuration
integrating new automation equipment onto the Substation Automation systems by assisting in identifying opportunities and technologies to solve ongoing problems
troubleshooting events related to Substation Automation equipment
install and test design settings for implementation in the field
support lab testing to verify proper design operation prior to field implementation
understand and comply with requirements and standards set forth by industry organizations and protocols such as IEEE, DNP, modbus etc...
serve on-call and during emergency restoration efforts as required
perform technical assignments in support of the testing, installation, and commissioning of automated electric distribution field devices for Eversource
work with various programming languages, i.e. DNP, Modbus, SEL, etc. for field devices to test RTU and device operations including but not limited to: definition of status, control, and measurement points, polling rate, unsolicited event classification