2025 Engineering Development Program-System Planning (Hybrid, WMA/CT/NH) 09/10/2024

Locations: Berlin, Connecticut; Hadley, Massachusetts; Nashua, New Hampshire

The 2025 Eversource Engineering Professional Development Program is designed to provide our Associate Engineers with an opportunity for career development, training, and varied work experience. The program is 2 years in duration and provides everyone an opportunity to gain experience working in at least two different engineering areas. The program will start in June 2025.

System Planning has the task of making sure that Eversource’s future bulk power system serves our customers safely and reliably and meets applicable reliability National and local State Interconnection Standards. The group must look ahead between 1 and 10 years into the future to determine what upgrades are needed in order for the transmission and distribution system to comply with the local State regulatory requirements as well as complying with National and Regional Standards.

Areas of System Planning include:

Distribution System PlanningDistributed Energy Resources PlanningReliability and Resiliency PlanningTransmission System PlanningTransmission System Distributed Energy Resources PlanningModelingIntegrated Energy Planning

Essential Functions: 

Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results.Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; possesses and applies the fundamental engineering concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.Maintains accurate records and files.Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

Experience with code development in MATLAB is required.Experience with the Statistics and Machine Learning Toolbox and Database Toolbox in MATLAB are preferred.Experience with Power System simulation with MATLAB's Simulink/Simscape are preferred

Education:  B.S. in Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical.                   

Experience:    0-2 years

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The annual salary range for this position is $76,980.00 to $80,000, plus incentive.  Salary is commensurate with your experience.  Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.

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.

Mental Aspects:

Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:

Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities

Know the business plan and how your role connects to itIdentify problems, issues; take responsibility for resolutionSet high standards for self; deliver quality performanceRaise ideas for improvementCommunicate, communicate, communicate

Build Trusting Relationships

Follow through on commitments made to manager, colleagues, and customersAddress difficult or controversial issues and encourage others to do the sameHave honest dialogue with others

Manage and Develop People

Set performance goals that align with department and company goalsMeet regularly with your supervisor/manager to discuss your performanceSeek opportunities to develop skills and gain knowledge through on the job opportunities, i.e. working on projects, attending meetings, etc.

Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration

Work collaboratively within and across the organization to achieve “One Company” and other goalsRecognize and address cross functional implications of your work

Create a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce

Incorporate the diverse ideas and perspectives of team, colleagues, and customers in your work

Lead Change

Proactively seek out opportunities to improve business performance and customer service.Respond positively to new demands or circumstances.Exhibit a “can-do” attitude to support changes in priorities and work processes.

Focus on the Customer

Deliver superior service to our customers, both internal and external, in a reliable, attentive, courteous, quality, proactive and timely manner.

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Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

6

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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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.