Eversource Energy

Engineer, DMS (Distribution Management System)

LocationBoston, MA
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

This is a hybrid role.  The first three months are


full-time


in the office.

The Engineer is responsible for directly supporting the execution, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s electric network modeling tools which include the Distribution Management System (DMS) and Synergi Electric applications. Individual will be part of a team of engineers who support the Company’s electrical control centers by providing guidance on optimizing the distribution system for delivering safe, reliable, and resilient energy to our customers while maximizing the value of clean energy resources. Individual will also support 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. 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.

Essential Functions:


Support the Company’s electric system operators by optimizing the distribution system using the distribution network advanced functionality of DMS 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

Collaborate with system operations control centers, IT, and engineering resources to ensure DMS functionality and future enhancements.

Support the specification and configuration of DMS advanced applications such as FLISR, LVM, AFR, and Load and Generation Scheduling

Support the development of project approval documentation with need statement, scope, description of technical solution, alternatives considered, risks and mitigations, budget, and schedule


Participate in the


investigation of



new technologies

and tools in the industry and assess the relevance of and benefit to the Company’s system operations control rooms

Develop tools and methods to process and organize data from multiple sources to design and verify engineering models and databases

Support 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

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

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


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; 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; d

emonstrated 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; makes sound decisions to support strategic


objectives


.



*Education


:*



Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology



Experience


:



Minimum of three


(


3

) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry.


Licenses & Certifications:




None.


Working Conditions:


Project


work requires occasional t


ravel throughout the service territory


when teleconference is not an option.

Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires standing, sitting, walking


, climbing stairs, and writing and typing.



Position

will support the Company’s control room operators which may require working weekends and off hours.


#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:

$97,570.00-$108,410.00


Worker Type:

Regular


Number of Openings:

1


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.


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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