Lead Engineer, Protection and Controls (Hybrid)

05/31/2023

Locations: Berlin, Connecticut

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This position is responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing and directing the work activities of a team of Protection & Controls Engineering personnel to perform activities related to the engineering and design of protective relays and associated systems for the transmission and distributions system. In addition, this position assists in the evaluation of protection system operations and system failures, along with appropriate resolutions, in order to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance. This position shares accountability with peers in the planning, development, and design of the organization’s asset management plan for protection system assets. Responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing and directing the work performed by other Engineers.

Essential Functions: 

• Supervises the work activities of personnel assigned to the Protection & Controls Engineering section.  Ensures projects undertaken are in accordance with Eversource P&C Engineering goals and objectives.
• Responsible for ensuring assigned personnel follow company standards and procedures in the development of Protection and Controls designs and relay settings.
• Develops employees through the use of performance management, coaching, and, as appropriate, rotational assignments.
• Responsible for the development of preliminary engineering designs and design standards, as necessary.
• Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system.
• Develops infrastructure strategy, operating philosophy and technical basis for asset renewal decisions.
• Manage work activities associated with the System Planning group to provide design guidance and protections system performance details necessary for planning studies.
• Manage work activities associated with the Interconnections group and Distributed Generation Group to provide design review and guidance for new transmission and distribution interconnection requests.
• Coordinates and prioritizes Life Cycle Plan work within each service area and across Electric Operations and participates in the work scheduling process.
• Collaborates with other groups within Eversource Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations.
• Accountable for root-cause analysis, development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Works closely with Asset Management on project justification and financial rationing.
• Support the development of standards and procedures for operation and maintenance of the transmission and distribution system.
• Manage work activities associated with development, review and periodic update of control center operating procedures
• Assumes the role of Project Manager, as required.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

Education:                               Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.  Emphasis in Power Systems is desired.

Experiences:                          Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electric utility industry with a strong background in protection engineering.  Supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:      None

​​Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The annual salary range for this position is 133,570.00 to $148,410.00, plus incentive.  Salary is commensurate with your experience.  Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs are involved.  Job can require traveling to substations, operating districts, and companies within and outside the state.

Problem Solving & Complexity:

Work includes calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting.  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.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The annual salary range for this position is $133,570.00 to $148,410.00, plus incentive.  Salary is commensurate with your experience.  Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.

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Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  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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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.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.