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Forecasting Engineer (Hybrid)
03/17/2024 Locations Westwood-MAAs an Engineer, you will specialize in Distributed Energy Resources (DER) forecasting and power system impacts with a focus on emerging technologies (PV, EV, heat pumps). You will work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement advanced forecasting methodologies. By building a best-in-class electric distribution system analytics hub for actionable insights, you will drive strategic decision-making; around capital infrastructure investments, regulatory and rate case engagements, reliability and resiliency investments, and more. Your team members are data scientists and engineers who develop forecast models for electric vehicles, heat pumps and other new load and generation resources to inform Eversource’s capital investments.
Use, maintain and manage software solutions for forecasting long term load, solar and storage, building and transportation electrification
Collect, preprocess, and analyze historical load and generation data to calibrate and validate forecasting models, ensuring accuracy and reliability across different DERs
Monitor and evaluate performance of forecasting models and identifyinconsistencies and improvements
Conduct research and stay abreast of developments in emerging technologies, regulatory policies and best practices for modeling energy demand and generation
Collaborate with cross functional teams, including engineers,data scientists, analysts, and energy efficiency experts to integrate advanced forecasting into system planning and operations
Provide technical expertise and support internal stakeholders, external partners and customers on DER forecasting, power systems analysis, and renewable energy integration
Clearly document advanced forecasting efforts and work with other departments to integrate new and existing processes
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
Experience in power systems engineering, energy modeling, or related fields with a focus on DER applications
Proficient programming skills in one or more languages (e.g.Python)
Strong understanding of solar PV systems and other distributed energy resources and their interactions within power systems
Familiar with predictive analytics and statistical modeling techniques in the context of power systems, load forecasting, and renewable energy
Familiar with distribution engineering and system planning processes
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work in a cross-functional environment
Problem solving skills to analyze complex engineering data and draw actionable insights
Education:
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in ElectricalEngineering, Power Systems Engineering or related quantitative field
Experience:
3 years of experience as an Engineer or similar role.
The ideal candidate will have experience with:
Experience working with PI SCADA systems, DER management platformsand/or AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure)
Geospatial tools, data and models (e.g.ArcGIS, Google Earth)
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, grid integration considerations related to DERs
Working Conditions:
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
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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
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.
