Senior Engineer, Grid Operations Technology (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy

Manchester, NH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$129,450–$143,830 Per Year
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Development, Business Strategy, Channel Management, Communication Systems, Communications Protocols, Community Relations, Control Systems, Corporate Communications, Data Processing, Data Sets, Database Design, Distribution Operations, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Utility, Federal Contracts, Financial Projections, Forecasting, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Grid Computing, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Legal, Logical Volume Manager (LVM), Operations Control, People Management, Performance Metrics, Power Outages, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Development, Project Lifecycle, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Regulatory Submissions, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Operations, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Operations, Technical Presentation, Telecommunications Standards, Value-Added Resellers (VAR)
LOCATION
Manchester, NH
POSTED
Today

Eversource will not offer immigration‑related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H‑1B, O‑1, J‑1, TN, E‑3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.Role and Scope of PositionGrid Operations Technology is responsible for directly supporting the Company's plans to modernize the design and operation of the electric distribution system. The individual will support multi‑disciplinary teams through the life cycle of projects from conception and regulatory filings, planning and implementation, and through performance measurement and verification. The individual will be part of a team of engineers who support the Company's electric control centers by providing guidance on optimizing the distribution system for delivering safe, reliable, and resilient energy to our customers while maximizing the value of clean energy resources. The individual will also support multi‑disciplinary teams responsible for all phases of implementation including technology review and selection, defining project budget, scope, and schedule, project management, internal and external reporting and tracking, and stakeholder engagement. Engagement with external counterparts, vendors, and other stakeholders ensures the Company is driving towards industry best practices.Essential FunctionsSupport the Company's electric system operators by optimizing the distribution system using DMS advanced functionality including Automatic Feeder Reconfiguration (AFR), Load Volt/VAR Management (LVM), Planned Outage Study and DER/Load Forecasting.Serve as a subject matter expert in real‑time technologies such as ADMS, SCADA, DER dispatching, energy storage, microgrids, Volt/Var Optimization, and load shedding.Collaborate with system operations control centers, IT, and engineering resources to ensure DMS functionality and future enhancements.Support the specification and configuration of DMS advanced applications such as FLISR, LVM, AFR, and Load and Generation Scheduling.Support the development of project approval documentation with need statement, scope, description of technical solution, alternatives considered, risks and mitigations, budget, and schedule.Participate in the investigation of new technologies and tools in the industry and assess relevance and benefit to the Company's system operations control rooms.Develop tools and methods to process and organize data from multiple sources to design and verify engineering models and databases.Support multi‑disciplinary teams across three states from distribution engineering, system planning, substation engineering, telecommunications engineering, standards, system operations, field operations, IT, regulatory, legal, community relations, corporate strategy and other groups to ensure effective and efficient implementation of grid modernization programs.Communicate the Company's grid modernization initiatives externally as appropriate and participate in industry forums to support the Company's position regarding best practices in grid modernization.Act on behalf of the Lead Engineer when not present and be an advocate for future‑looking initiatives.Technical Knowledge & SkillThorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as load flow, stability, voltage regulation, power factor, losses, load and generation modeling; experience modeling electric distribution systems; ability to manipulate data from large datasets to provide specific engineering results; thorough knowledge of electric distribution operational technologies such as DMS, OMS, GIS, SCADA, EMS, Synergi/Cyme; basic understanding of communication systems and protocols, such as DNP, used in SCADA control systems; strong analytical skills including experience using qualitative tools in strategic development; demonstrated business development aptitude with strong presentation skills; strong leadership skills to penetrate and work effectively throughout the organization; demonstrated competency and proficiency in oral and written communications. Ideal candidate is customer driven; displays initiative as a change agent with a can‑do attitude; accepts responsibility and holds others accountable; participates in and facilitates team effectiveness; assumes the role of team leader; and makes sound decisions to support strategic objectives.EducationRequires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (MS in Engineering or MBA preferred).ExperienceMinimum of five (5) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry. Supervisory experience preferred.Licenses & CertificationsNone.CompetenciesBuild trusting relationshipsManage and develop peopleFoster teamwork and cross‑functional collaborationLead changeCommunicate strategic visionCreate an engaged workforceFocus on the customerTake ownership & accountabilityCompensation and BenefitsEversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $129,450.00-$143,830.00.Worker TypeRegularNumber of Openings1Emergency ResponseResponding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.EEO StatementEversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Aff ...VEVRRA Federal Contractor#J-18808-Ljbffr

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