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 designsin accordance with Eversource Standards as required.

Specify materials associated with new or modified Protection and Control systems for assigned projects

Develop, calculate, and document settings and logicfor 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: Requires a Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. Individuals with a focus in electric power systems engineering are preferred : Minimum of Seven (5) years of Protection and Controls ( 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

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.