Senior Engineer, Protection and Controls (Special Projects) Hybrid

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.

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:

established Eversource protection system

standards and practices.

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.

in support of

Substation Technical Group Event analysis.

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

•

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:

Oneliner

modeling software or equivalent.

•

Experience

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

•

Ability to succeed

independently or in a team environment

•

Excellent Communication skills

Licenses & Certifications:*

PE License Preferred

Working Conditions:

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.

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