Eversource Energy

Senior Engineer, Protection and Controls (Special Projects) Hybrid

LocationWestwood, MA
Job Typefull_time
Salary$125,680-$139,640

About This Job

Role and Scope of Position:

The Senior 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.

Role and Scope of Position:



As a


Senior


P&C Engineer


s you will be


responsible for

ensuring the completion of activities and assignments associated with the design and operation of protection and control systems necessary for the safe and reliable operation of the transmission and distribution system to meet the mission and objectives of the organization whether independently or in a team environment.  Senior engineers will also


be responsible for



mentoring less experienced engineers


and leading project teams.


In addition, this position analyze


s complex


protection system operations and the appropriate resolutions


, as necessary

, in order to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance.

Senior P&C engineers also apply specialized knowledge to provide innovative solutions to emerging industry issues.

This position shares accountability with peers in the planning, project management, substation engineering, operations, and maintenance organizations to carry out the efficient and


timely

completion of system reliability projects, generation interconnection projects


,


and system restoration and troubleshooting efforts.


Essential Functions:


Review and evaluate proposed changes to existing electric facilities to ensure compatibility with


established Eversource protection system


standards and practices.

Create new Protection and Control system designs



in accordance with


Eversource Standards


as


required


.


Specify materials associa

ted with new or modified Protection and Control systems


for assigned projects


Develop, calculate, and


document


settings


and logic


for protective relays, logic processors, feeder reclosers, and switches


necessary


to support


Eversource


system reliability projects and initiatives.

Perform coordination studies by modeling and analyzing electric system elements and their protection systems using fault simulation software.

Analyze protection system operations during transmission and distribution system disturbances


in support of


Substation Technical Group Event analysis.

Interface with Eversource Planning, Operations and Field personnel to support their efforts to plan,


operate


and maintain the transmission and distribution system.


Lead project teams


Assist


less experienced engineers in


attaining

self-sufficiency under the direction of the Lead Engineer/Manager

Perform peer checks of other group member designs and relay settings.


Actively support


storm and/or emergency restoration assignments.


Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:


Technical Knowledge/Skill:



*Education


:*




Requires a Bachelor


or Master


of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering


.

Individuals with a focus in electric power systems engineering are preferred


Experience


:



Minimum of


Seven


(5


)


years of Pr


otection and C


ontrols ( or directly related) experience is


required


, including:

Experience performing overcurrent and distance coordination studies with ASPEN


Oneliner


modeling software or equivalent.


Experience

performing post event analysis using relay and digital fault recorder event records

Thorough knowledge of transmission and distribution protective relaying principles and methodologies


Ability to succeed


independently or in a team environment


Excellent Communication skills

Experience with the design and installation of protection and control schemes utilizing IEC61850 protocol preferred


Licenses & Certifications:*




PE License Preferred


Working Conditions:

Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Depending on the specific nature of the engineering role, position may require occasional to significant travel by car. A valid driver’s license is required.


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:

$125,680.00-$139,640.00


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.


VEVRRA Federal Contractor

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