Senior Engineer, Automation (Hybrid)

01/22/2024

Locations: South Hooksett, New Hampshire

This is a hybrid role. The first three months are fulltime in the office.

Senior Engineer, Automation

Essential Functions: 

• Design, program, test, troubleshoot, and support the installation of various electronic, microprocessor, and electromechanical based systems that monitor, protect, and operate the transmission and distribution systems throughout the New Hampshire service territory.
• Determine and issue technical specifications for the procurement and maintenance of SCADA, communication, and automation equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and associated technology.
• Provide engineering expertise to diagnose and repair malfunctioning or defective electrical and software based equipment.
• Identify common and generic problems with equipment and implement or recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Conduct evaluations, research, and development of new technologies, systems, and test equipment.
• Develop and maintain various databases, web interfaces, interrogation programs, and remote communication capability for substation IEDs.
• Support project efforts through field crew guidance, process/procedure recommendations, technical modifications, and on-site troubleshooting.
• Provide expertise and assist automation groups from MA and CT when necessary.

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Knowledge of power system engineering, transmission/distribution system operations, substation automation equipment, and field communication technology.
• Detailed understanding and experience with PLC communication and program configuration interpretation.
• In-Depth knowledge of communication protocols and routable network topology and design.
• Experience with code structure theory, GUI development, and troubleshooting best practices is highly desired.
• Familiarity with utility regulatory processes and requirements in New Hampshire.
• Detailed understanding of NERC reliability and cyber security (CIP) standards.
• Advanced skill in reading and interpreting instructions, project scope documents, technical bulletins, diagrams, and prints.
• Skill in analyzing and solving complex problems with limited information and guidance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with peers, teams, field resources, managers, vendors, and individuals at multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to provide technical direction and training to co-workers to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely work product development.
• Extensive self-motivated and independent research skills.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills including the ability to effectively articulate technical issues to individuals with different levels of expertise.
• Strong skills with MS Office applications as well as internet-based tools and resources.
• Strong customer focus and team leadership skills.
• Ability and willingness to promote and encourage a positive, cooperative, and efficient work atmosphere.
• Skilled in meeting deadlines, multi-tasking, prioritization of competing work, and working independently with limited supervision.

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:       

• A minimum of five plus (5+) of related experience.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The annual salary range for this position is $118,690.00 to $131,880.00, 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 if necessary.

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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.