Lead Engineer, Grid Modernization (Hybrid)
04/14/2023Locations Dorchester, Massachusetts
Job Description
Lead Engineer, Grid Modernization (Hybrid)
04/14/2023Locations: Dorchester, Massachusetts
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here!
The Lead Engineer is responsible for overseeing the implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s Distribution Management System (DMS). Individual will lead a team of engineers to support the Company’s electric control centers by providing guidance on optimizing the system for delivering safe, reliable, and resilient energy to our customers while maximizing the value of clean energy resources. Individual will also lead 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. The 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. This is a hybrid role. The first three months are full time in the office.Essential Functions:
- Lead a team of engineers to support the Company’s electric control center operators by optimizing the distribution system using the distribution network advanced functionality of the Distribution Management System which include 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
- Coordinate with system operations control centers, IT and engineering resources to ensure DMS functionality and future enhancements
- Lead the specifications and configurations of DMS advanced applications such as FLISR, LVM, AFR, Load and Generation scheduling
- Lead 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
- Oversee development of project approval documentation with need statement, scope, description of technical solution, alternatives considered, risks and mitigations, budget, and schedule
- Ensure rigorous project management is exercised in implementation of all grid modernization projects, including identification and correction of any risks to schedule or budget
- Investigate new technologies and tools in the industry, and assess the relevance of and benefit to the Company’s system operations control rooms
- Participate in the review and assessment of technology options related to grid modernization, including working with internal teams to execute competitive procurement processes
- Develop tools and methods to process and organize data from multiple sources to design and verify engineering models and databases
- 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 Manager of Gird Modernization when not present and be an advocate for future looking initiatives
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
- Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as load flow, stability voltage regulation, power factor, losses, load and generation modeling, etc.
- 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.
Education: Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (MS in Engineering or MBA preferred)
Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry. Supervisory experience preferred.
Licenses & Certifications: None.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The salary range for this position starts at $133,570 and the market rate is $148,410 plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.
Working Conditions:
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
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Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1EEO 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.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Vaccination Information:
Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource’s HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.
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.
Overview
As an Eversource Engineer, you'll work with complex systems and equipment, while providing engineering and technical services to support our growing organization. We offer a unique and exciting opportunity to explore the best of both worlds, working both in the office and the field on a variety of interesting projects. Areas of expertise include designing new substations and infrastructure, analyzing systems and disruptions to service, working with transformers, engineering the electrical protection and control circuits that handle the flow of power, and dealing with acceptance testing of equipment, failures of equipment and analysis of system disturbances, LNG plant and gas distribution.
- Job type:Full time only
- Level:Entry, Mid, Senior, Executive
- Travel:Travel between CT/MA/NH may be required
About us
We are Eversource
At Eversource, our mission is to safely deliver reliable energy and superior customer service to our electric, natural gas and water customers across New England. We do this ethically, respectfully and honestly to meet the expectations of our customers, regulators and ourselves.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Engineer?
Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Analytical
- Problem Solver
- Team Player
- Digitally Savvy
- Collaborative
- Self-starter
Culture
- We are dedicated to our employees and customers;
- We live out our mission of delivering reliable energy and superior customer service in our daily work, in community service and leadership
- We are innovators in the field of clean energy
- We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees, customers and stakeholders are respected and valued.
- We are on the cutting edge of engineering technology
Benefits
Eversource employees are committed to providing reliable energy and superior customer service—and that's why we are committed to providing our employees with a highly competitive total rewards package. In addition to wages and salaries, the benefit programs Eversource offers its employees and family members are a significant part of the total rewards.
Healthcare, Wellness & Disability Protection for you and your Family
- Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, choose the coverage that is right for you and your family
- High deductible health plan option, with generous health savings account (HSA), employer contribution, ($500 individual; $1,000 employee +1 or more)
- Company-paid employee life and accident insurance and options to purchase additional coverage for you and your family
- An award-winning Wellness Program provides up to $200 annually for employees and spouses to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles
- Health and Dependent care reimbursement accounts
- Sick Time, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
Work/Life Balance Benefit Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Multi-faceted Behavioral Health Program
- Care@Work Program (child/elder care), membership/stipend for emergency services
- Adoption Assistance (eligible employees)
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Refinancing & Student Debt Counselling
- Voluntary benefits platform to access discounted home & auto, identity protection and pet insurance
- Charity donation gift matching
- Volunteer hours at local charities with rewards to our Wellness Program
- Generous time off
- Business Resource Groups for social connection and career development
Retirement Benefits for a Secure Future
- 401k: Up to 100% Employer Match on first 3% of employee's contributions
- K-Vantage: Additional Employer Contribution to the 401k based on age and years of service (2.5% to 6.5%)
- Med-Vantage HRA: Age 40+, receive annual $1,000 contribution to an HRA for post-employment qualified medical expenses
Career Path
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Employee Quotes
Lauren,
Associate Engineer
Meet Lauren
Lauren's father was an electrician and her love of math led her to engineering.
“Learning the technology behind what my dad did was very intriguing to me. I've also learned something new almost every day while working at Eversource,” Lauren said. Her advice to others interested in pursuing a career in the field is to explore and ask questions. “Engineering is such a vast field with so many opportunities and focuses. Through networking, you can understand those differences a lot better,” she said.
Haseeb, Associate
Engineer
Meet Haseeb
“When I was young, I used to grab anything I could get my hands on, take it apart, and then put it back together,” he said. “Seeing the marvels of engineering inspired me to pursue electrical engineering so I could one day be the person behind the design. Remember to work hard at what you love and don't give up. Learning doesn't always come easy, but it does pay off.”
Job Description
Lead Engineer, Grid Modernization (Hybrid)
04/14/2023Locations: Dorchester, Massachusetts
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here!
The Lead Engineer is responsible for overseeing the implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s Distribution Management System (DMS). Individual will lead a team of engineers to support the Company’s electric control centers by providing guidance on optimizing the system for delivering safe, reliable, and resilient energy to our customers while maximizing the value of clean energy resources. Individual will also lead 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. The 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. This is a hybrid role. The first three months are full time in the office.Essential Functions:
- Lead a team of engineers to support the Company’s electric control center operators by optimizing the distribution system using the distribution network advanced functionality of the Distribution Management System which include 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
- Coordinate with system operations control centers, IT and engineering resources to ensure DMS functionality and future enhancements
- Lead the specifications and configurations of DMS advanced applications such as FLISR, LVM, AFR, Load and Generation scheduling
- Lead 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
- Oversee development of project approval documentation with need statement, scope, description of technical solution, alternatives considered, risks and mitigations, budget, and schedule
- Ensure rigorous project management is exercised in implementation of all grid modernization projects, including identification and correction of any risks to schedule or budget
- Investigate new technologies and tools in the industry, and assess the relevance of and benefit to the Company’s system operations control rooms
- Participate in the review and assessment of technology options related to grid modernization, including working with internal teams to execute competitive procurement processes
- Develop tools and methods to process and organize data from multiple sources to design and verify engineering models and databases
- 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 Manager of Gird Modernization when not present and be an advocate for future looking initiatives
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
- Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts such as load flow, stability voltage regulation, power factor, losses, load and generation modeling, etc.
- 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.
Education: Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (MS in Engineering or MBA preferred)
Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry. Supervisory experience preferred.
Licenses & Certifications: None.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The salary range for this position starts at $133,570 and the market rate is $148,410 plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.
Working Conditions:
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
#engajd
Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1EEO 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.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Vaccination Information:
Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource’s HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.
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.
