Lead Data Scientist – Power System Automation (Hybrid)

The Lead Data Scientist provides specialized technical leadership in the development and implementation of advanced automation strategies and data-driven solutions. This role combines expertise in traditional power systems engineering with modern data integration, predictive analytics, and automation technologies to optimize reliability, efficiency, and operational insight across transmission and distribution assets.

Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to develop automation solutions for critical operational functions, including defect detection, asset predictive maintenance, circuit patrolling, performance monitoring, etc.

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Domain-Specific Solutions:

Leverage power system knowledge to create tailored automation solutions that meet unique business needs and address operational challenges.

Lead automation initiatives from proof-of-concept to production, including requirements gathering, prototype development, pilot testing, and enterprise deployment. Champion the adoption of scalable digital tools and platforms for operational decision-making.

Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to visualize trends, patterns, and insights from automated systems, enhancing situational awareness and operational efficiency.

Serve as a key liaison between transmission and substation engineering and IT, evaluating integration strategies, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity protocols, and supporting enterprise architecture reviews. Promote cross-functional collaboration to streamline solution delivery.

Collaborate with vendors to adapt specialized tools for application. Business-side involvement ensures these tools effectively generate operational insights and improve the accuracy of decision-making.

Interface with internal stakeholders across Transmission, Substation, Distribution, IT, and Operations to define business requirements, assess technical feasibility, and support implementation of innovative engineering solutions.

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for automation and information handling processes, and work with security teams to ensure regulatory compliance.

Support development of junior engineering staff through technical mentoring, training, and oversight of project deliverables.

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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.

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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

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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.

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