This is a hybrid role\.  The first three months arefull\-timein the office\. The 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\. **Job Description** Are you ready to meetatthe intersection of IT automation, distribution analysis, real time operations, andoptimizingrenewable energy?The Grid Modernization team at Eversource is seeking candidates for afull timeEngineertohelpsupport, test, andmaintainits DERMS systems\.As amember of the Grid Modernization team, you willhelpthe company evolve in its operationof a Distributed Energy Resource Management System \(DERMS\) andtheElectric Sector Grid Modernization Plan\(ESMP\)\.You’llbe supportinggroundbreakingefforts to improve grid reliability, resilience, and effectively integrate renewable energy resources intoday\-to\-daypower system operations\. Primary dutiesare toassessand support the use ofDERMSsoftwareforecasting and optimizationfunctions,DER dispatch capabilities,software upgrades,to ensurefunctionality fordistribution systemoperators, andtovalidate,explain, and improveDERMS forecastand optimizationresults\.This role will help integrate DERMSand dispatching DERsbased on real\-time conditionsintotheday to dayroles ofutility operations\. This role also involvesobtaining, cleaning, and reporting on datarequired by and recordedin DERMS\. This Engineer will report to the Grid Modernization Technology department, whichis responsible foroverseeing several large\-scale grid modernization projects central to Eversource’s ESMP\. You will work closely with the Lead Engineer and the teams responsible for each of these projectsbymaintaining,supporting, and testing new features of the DERMS softwareas they are released, as well as possible other software tooptimizethe distribution system\.Ideal candidates willhave a BS and/or MS inElectrical Engineering,with relevant distribution system planning,engineering, and/oroperations experience\. The ideal candidatehas experience in distribution system planning, engineering, and/or operations, and thriveson complexity andproblem solving\. Thisperson is detail oriented,embraces change, and helps inspire others tomove utility work and team members into our future visionof a gridsupported by renewable energy\.Thispersonis ready to move from searching for distribution system data in multiplesources, andinstead ensuresthat complex IT systemsfunction optimally to allow system operators, engineers, and otherstoanalyze the distribution grid quickly and efficiently\. **Essential Functions** + Collaborate with multiple cross\-functional groups in developingnew proceduresfor integrating and enabling two\-way communication ofnew technologies, including photovoltaic solar \(PV\), electric vehicles \(EV\), and battery storage\. + Leads or conductsdistributionforecast studies tovalidate DERMS forecasting result for day\-ahead and week\-ahead load and generation forecasts\. + Partners with other departments \(Distribution Engineering,DER Planning,Energy Efficiency, Control Room, etc\.\) toenable DERMS use cases\. + Effective communication, support and implementationwith new processes associated with DERMS + Provides leadership in coordinating multiple cross\-functional groups, and positive guidance for engineers\. + Presents recommendations and/or results to all levels of management asappropriate\. + Complete/advise on data cleanup, validation, and testing with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and future growth\. + Conduct ad\-hoc analyses to answer questions supporting team projects + Own longer\-term analyses and reports designed to assess grid enhancement projects + Clearly document and explain analyses + Learn the domain and understand capabilities and technologies + Identifyopportunities for improvement and recommend solutions + Obtain, clean, and report on data required by and recorded in DERMS\. + Oversee software integration updates and implementation to support DERMS processes + Design, create prototypes, develop, deploy, and support Power BI dashboards and reports that meet business and technical requirements\. + Publish and schedule Power BI reports and data sources\. + Support internal and external tracking and reporting requirements, including reporting of metrics related to the achievement of project benefits\. **Knowledge/Skills** + Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills, including formal presentation + Working knowledge of electric simulation software models and power distribution systems load\-flow simulationandanalysis + Familiar withdistribution plans involving load relief, capacity, asset related issues,N\-1 analysis,voltage and power quality analysis,and large DER integration\. + Knowledge ofnew technologiesincluding but not limited to photovoltaic solar, electric vehicles, and battery storage + Knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system\. + Knowledge of the techniques for planning the expansion of distribution lines and distribution substation facilities\. + Knowledge of distribution line design and operating practices\. + Knowledge of National,Stateand other planningand DER interconnectionstandards\(e\.g\.IEEE 1547, UL 1741\)\. + Excellent team skills\. + Effective interpersonal skills, ability to develop strategic partnerships\. + Ability to achieve desired results by settinghigh standardsfor self andothers,andaccepts responsibility for outcomes\. + Experience with R/RStudio or Python for data analysis, data visualization, and modelingpreferred + Understanding of the design, specification, programming, and installation of PLC, RTU, SEL RTACs or related control systems preferred + Understanding of SCADA engineering concepts, in particular SCADA points and RTAC programming preferred + Maintainsaccuraterecords and files\. + Supports the company's goals andrepresentsthe company positively and professionally\. + Knowledge of Power BI preferred **Education and Experience** + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineeringrequired, Electric Power Systems preferred\.Masters’ degree in Engineeringpreferred\. + A minimum of three \(3\) years related experience in planning, design, and operations related to distribution line and distribution substation facilities, with knowledge of power system planning\. + Proficiencyin MS\-Office tools \(Excel, Word, PowerPoint\) + Proficiencyinload flow analysissoftware\(e\.g\.Synergi, CYME, PSSE\), is desirable + Knowledge of optimization problems or experience withMatLab, CPLEX etc\.is desirable ### ### \#LI\-SA1 ### \#LI\-Hybrid ### \#engajd 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 **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 **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\.