Associate Engineer, Grid Modernization (Hybrid)
04/21/2025Locations Manchester, New Hampshire; Windsor, Connecticut
Job Description
Associate Engineer, Grid Modernization (Hybrid)
04/21/2025Locations: Manchester, New Hampshire; Windsor, Connecticut
This is a hybrid role. The first three months are full-time in the office.
The Associate Engineer will 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 handles the flow of power, and dealing with acceptance testing of equipment, failures of equipment and analysis of system disturbances.
Job Description
Are you ready to meet at the intersection of IT automation, distribution analysis, real time operations, and optimizing renewable energy? The Grid Modernization team at Eversource is seeking candidates for a full time Associate Engineer to help support, test, and maintain its DERMS systems. As a member of the Grid Modernization team, you will help the company evolve in its operation of a Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) and the Electric Sector Grid Modernization Plan (ESMP). You’ll be supporting groundbreaking efforts to improve grid reliability, resilience, and effectively integrate renewable energy resources into day-to-day power system operations. Primary duties are to assess and support the use of DERMS software forecasting and optimization functions, DER dispatch capabilities, software upgrades, to ensure functionality for distribution system operators, and to validate, explain, and improveDERMS forecast and optimizationresults. This role will help integrate DERMS and dispatching DERs based on real-time conditionsintothe day to day roles of utility operations. This role also involvesobtaining, cleaning, and reporting on data required by and recorded in DERMS.
This Associate Engineer will report to the Grid Modernization Technology department, whichis responsible for overseeing several large-scale grid modernization projects central to Eversource’s ESMP. You will work closely with the Lead Engineer and the teams responsible for each of these projects by maintaining, supporting, and testing new features of the DERMS software as they are released, as well as possible other software to optimize the distribution system.Ideal candidates will have a BS and/or MS in Electrical Engineering, with relevant distribution system planning, engineering, and/or operations experience.
The ideal candidate has experience in distribution system planning, engineering, and/or operations, and thrives on complexity and problem solving. This person is detail oriented, embraces change, and helps inspire others to move utility work and team members into our future vision of a grid supported by renewable energy. This person is ready to move from searching for distribution system data in multiple sources, and instead ensures that complex IT systems function optimally to allow system operators, engineers, and others to analyze the distribution grid quickly and efficiently.
Essential Functions
Collaborate with multiple cross-functional groups in developing new procedures for integrating and enabling two-way communication of new technologies, including photovoltaic solar (PV), electric vehicles (EV), and battery storage.
Leads or conducts distribution forecast studies to validate DERMS forecasting result for day-ahead and week-ahead load and generation forecasts.
Partners with other departments (Distribution Engineering, DER Planning, Energy Efficiency, Control Room, etc.) to enable DERMS use cases.
Effective communication, support and implementation with new processes associated with DERMS
Provides leadership in coordinating multiple cross-functional groups, and positive guidance for engineers.
Presents recommendations and/or results to all levels of management as appropriate.
Complete/advise on data cleanup, validation, and testing with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and future growth.
Conduct ad-hoc analyses to answer questions supporting team projects
Own longer-term analyses and reports designed to assess grid enhancement projects
Clearly document and explain analyses
Learn the domain and understand capabilities and technologies
Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend solutions
Obtain, clean, and report on data required by and recorded in DERMS.
Oversee software integration updates and implementation to support DERMS processes
Design, create prototypes, develop, deploy, and support Power BI dashboards and reports that meet business and technical requirements.
Publish and schedule Power BI reports and data sources.
Support internal and external tracking and reporting requirements, including reporting of metrics related to the achievement of project benefits.
Knowledge/Skills
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills, including formal presentation
Working knowledge of electric simulation software models and power distribution systems load-flow simulationand analysis
Familiar with distribution plans involving load relief, capacity, asset related issues, N-1 analysis, voltage and power quality analysis, and large DER integration.
Knowledge of new technologies including but not limited to photovoltaic solar, electric vehicles, and battery storage
Knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system.
Knowledge of the techniques for planning the expansion of distribution lines and distribution substation facilities.
Knowledge of distribution line design and operating practices.
Knowledge of National, State and other planning and DER interconnection standards (e.g. IEEE 1547, UL 1741).
Excellent team skills.
Effective interpersonal skills, ability to develop strategic partnerships.
Ability to achieve desired results by setting high standards for self and others,and accepts responsibility for outcomes.
Experience with R/RStudio or Python for data analysis, data visualization, and modeling preferred
Understanding of the design, specification, programming, and installation of PLC, RTU, SEL RTACs or related control systems preferred
Understanding of SCADA engineering concepts, in particular SCADA points and RTAC programming preferred
Maintains accurate records and files.
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
Knowledge of Power BI preferred
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required, Electric Power Systems preferred. Masters’ degree in Engineering preferred.
A minimum of zero (0) to three (3) years related experience in planning, design, and operations related to distribution line and distribution substation facilities, with knowledge of power system planning.
Proficiency in MS-Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proficiency inload flow analysis software (e.g.Synergi, CYME, PSSE), is desirable
Knowledge of optimization problems or experience with MatLab, CPLEX etc. is desirable
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Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource 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:
$81,500.00-$90,560.00Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1Emergency 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.
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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Overview
As an Engineer at Eversource, you'll collaborate with industry leaders and play a key role in driving the transition from a fossil fuel-powered grid to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. You'll work on cutting-edge projects involving large-scale solar photovoltaics, offshore wind, and electric energy storage. Eversource offers unique opportunities to engage with multiple engineering disciplines focused on the design, development, and maintenance of power distribution systems, substations, and transmission lines—helping shape the next generation of the electric grid.
- Job type:Full time only
- Level:Entry, Mid, Senior, Executive
- Travel:Travel between CT/MA/NH may be required
About us
We are Eversource
Electric Operations is committed to providing safe and reliable electric service to Eversource customers. The organization is comprised of the following 5 major groups., Electric Field Operations, Emergency Preparedness, Planning and Scheduling, and Substation Operations and Field Engineering and Communications.
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- 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.
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Ling,
Senior Engineer
Meet Ling
After studying Power Systems at Northeastern University, Ling knew she was ready for a career in energy industry. From transmission line projects to battery storage, Ling leads a team of innovative engineers who are looking ahead and constantly thinking about our future energy needs. “When I drive through Boston and see all the lights, I’m reminded of the importance of the work we all do,” shared Ling. “Our work can be challenging, but being a part of a great team makes it that much more rewarding.”
Rosa,
Senior Transmission Engineer
Meet Rosa
“As a senior engineer on our Transmission Interconnections and Services team, Rosa Sojan leads and facilitates transmission interconnection projects in close collaboration with her colleagues and our partners at ISO New England.”
Job Description
Associate Engineer, Grid Modernization (Hybrid)
04/21/2025Locations: Manchester, New Hampshire; Windsor, Connecticut
This is a hybrid role. The first three months are full-time in the office.
The Associate Engineer will 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 handles the flow of power, and dealing with acceptance testing of equipment, failures of equipment and analysis of system disturbances.
Job Description
Are you ready to meet at the intersection of IT automation, distribution analysis, real time operations, and optimizing renewable energy? The Grid Modernization team at Eversource is seeking candidates for a full time Associate Engineer to help support, test, and maintain its DERMS systems. As a member of the Grid Modernization team, you will help the company evolve in its operation of a Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) and the Electric Sector Grid Modernization Plan (ESMP). You’ll be supporting groundbreaking efforts to improve grid reliability, resilience, and effectively integrate renewable energy resources into day-to-day power system operations. Primary duties are to assess and support the use of DERMS software forecasting and optimization functions, DER dispatch capabilities, software upgrades, to ensure functionality for distribution system operators, and to validate, explain, and improveDERMS forecast and optimizationresults. This role will help integrate DERMS and dispatching DERs based on real-time conditionsintothe day to day roles of utility operations. This role also involvesobtaining, cleaning, and reporting on data required by and recorded in DERMS.
This Associate Engineer will report to the Grid Modernization Technology department, whichis responsible for overseeing several large-scale grid modernization projects central to Eversource’s ESMP. You will work closely with the Lead Engineer and the teams responsible for each of these projects by maintaining, supporting, and testing new features of the DERMS software as they are released, as well as possible other software to optimize the distribution system.Ideal candidates will have a BS and/or MS in Electrical Engineering, with relevant distribution system planning, engineering, and/or operations experience.
The ideal candidate has experience in distribution system planning, engineering, and/or operations, and thrives on complexity and problem solving. This person is detail oriented, embraces change, and helps inspire others to move utility work and team members into our future vision of a grid supported by renewable energy. This person is ready to move from searching for distribution system data in multiple sources, and instead ensures that complex IT systems function optimally to allow system operators, engineers, and others to analyze the distribution grid quickly and efficiently.
Essential Functions
Collaborate with multiple cross-functional groups in developing new procedures for integrating and enabling two-way communication of new technologies, including photovoltaic solar (PV), electric vehicles (EV), and battery storage.
Leads or conducts distribution forecast studies to validate DERMS forecasting result for day-ahead and week-ahead load and generation forecasts.
Partners with other departments (Distribution Engineering, DER Planning, Energy Efficiency, Control Room, etc.) to enable DERMS use cases.
Effective communication, support and implementation with new processes associated with DERMS
Provides leadership in coordinating multiple cross-functional groups, and positive guidance for engineers.
Presents recommendations and/or results to all levels of management as appropriate.
Complete/advise on data cleanup, validation, and testing with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and future growth.
Conduct ad-hoc analyses to answer questions supporting team projects
Own longer-term analyses and reports designed to assess grid enhancement projects
Clearly document and explain analyses
Learn the domain and understand capabilities and technologies
Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend solutions
Obtain, clean, and report on data required by and recorded in DERMS.
Oversee software integration updates and implementation to support DERMS processes
Design, create prototypes, develop, deploy, and support Power BI dashboards and reports that meet business and technical requirements.
Publish and schedule Power BI reports and data sources.
Support internal and external tracking and reporting requirements, including reporting of metrics related to the achievement of project benefits.
Knowledge/Skills
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills, including formal presentation
Working knowledge of electric simulation software models and power distribution systems load-flow simulationand analysis
Familiar with distribution plans involving load relief, capacity, asset related issues, N-1 analysis, voltage and power quality analysis, and large DER integration.
Knowledge of new technologies including but not limited to photovoltaic solar, electric vehicles, and battery storage
Knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system.
Knowledge of the techniques for planning the expansion of distribution lines and distribution substation facilities.
Knowledge of distribution line design and operating practices.
Knowledge of National, State and other planning and DER interconnection standards (e.g. IEEE 1547, UL 1741).
Excellent team skills.
Effective interpersonal skills, ability to develop strategic partnerships.
Ability to achieve desired results by setting high standards for self and others,and accepts responsibility for outcomes.
Experience with R/RStudio or Python for data analysis, data visualization, and modeling preferred
Understanding of the design, specification, programming, and installation of PLC, RTU, SEL RTACs or related control systems preferred
Understanding of SCADA engineering concepts, in particular SCADA points and RTAC programming preferred
Maintains accurate records and files.
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
Knowledge of Power BI preferred
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required, Electric Power Systems preferred. Masters’ degree in Engineering preferred.
A minimum of zero (0) to three (3) years related experience in planning, design, and operations related to distribution line and distribution substation facilities, with knowledge of power system planning.
Proficiency in MS-Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proficiency inload flow analysis software (e.g.Synergi, CYME, PSSE), is desirable
Knowledge of optimization problems or experience with MatLab, CPLEX etc. is desirable
#LI-SA1
#LI-Hybrid
#engajd
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource 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:
$81,500.00-$90,560.00Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1Emergency 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.
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.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
