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Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.).&nbsp; Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.
Role and Scope of Position: The Associate Engineer is responsible for supporting the execution, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s Distribution Management System (DMS). 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. 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. Individual will support efforts to research and develop plans for additional modernization opportunities including investigation and assessment of new tools and technologies relevant to the modernization and control of the electric distribution system. Engagement with external counterparts, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure the Company is driving towards industry best practices.
Essential Functions:
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<li>Support the Company’s electric system operators by optimizing the distribution system using the distribution network advanced functionality of DMS which include Automatic Feeder Reconfiguration (AFR), Load Volt/VAR Management (LVM), Planned Outage Study and DER/Load Forecasting</li>
<li>Develop expertise in real time system technologies such as ADMS, SCADA, DER dispatching, energy storage, microgrids, Volt/Var Optimization and load shedding</li>
<li>Collaborate with system operations control centers, IT, and engineering resources to ensure DMS functionality and future enhancements</li>
<li>Support the specification and configuration of DMS advanced applications such as FLISR, LVM, AFR, and Load and Generation Scheduling</li>
<li>Participate in the review and assessment of technology options related to grid operations technology, including working with internal teams to execute competitive procurement processes</li>
<li>Develop tools and methods to process and organize data from multiple sources to design and verify engineering models and databases</li>
<li>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 operations technology programs</li>
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Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
Ideal candidate is customer driven; displays initiative as a change agent with a can-do attitude; accepts responsibility and accountable; participates in and facilitates team effectiveness.
Education:
Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Course or experience in Power Systems is preferred)
**Working Conditions:**Project work requires occasional travel throughout the service territory when teleconference is not an option. Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, and writing and typing. Position will support the Company’s control room operators which may require working weekends and off hours.
**Problem Solving &amp; Complexity:**Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and remain self-directed is required.&nbsp; Work includes technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting.&nbsp; This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.
Physical Aspects: Daily use of a computer and other office type equipment.
Competencies:
Build trusting relationships
Manage and develop people
Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Lead change
Communicate strategic vision
Create an engaged workforce
Focus on the customer
Take ownership &amp; accountability
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.&nbsp;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:
$82,800.00-$92,000.00
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. &nbsp;This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
EEO Statement:
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.&nbsp; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
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Associate Engineer Grid Operations Technology (Hybrid)

Associate Engineer Grid Operations Technology (Hybrid)

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