Sr Engineer - Substation Equipment (Hybrid Schedule)ID)
About the role
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 handle the flow of power, and dealing with acceptance testing of equipment, failures of equipment and analysis of system disturbances.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support for Transmission and Distribution substation equipment, including transformers, breakers, switches, and other equipment supporting system operations and maintenance.
- Provide technical support for new and existing projects for the integration of online monitoring systems into substation assets.
- Review and evaluate test reports and provide technical engineering guidance for substation battery systems.
- Administration of oil sampling, testing, and analysis program(s) including purchase order development, invoicing, and resource tracking.
- Ensure all analyses, reports, and data tracking are completed with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Interfaces directly with internal customers and external vendors on analysis results and resolving data, tracking, and invoicing issues.
- Manage emergency oil analysis equipment and procedures during substation emergencies.
- Assists with the development of strategy, operating philosophy, and technical basis for the emergent maintenance and/or replacement of Transmission and Distribution substation assets.
- Perform analyses and produce customized reports on substation equipment for customers, key stakeholders, and management.
- Receive, research, and answer inquiries from various internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate effectively with others, including employees within the Engineering and Station Operations organizations, to ensure consistency and teamwork.
- Lead special department and company assignments and/or programs as required.
- Participate in storm restoration and emergency duty assignments.
Requirements
Five (5) years related experience is required for the senior engineer level.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required. BSEE degree preferred.
Skills
- Knowledge of utility power systems is preferred.
- Ability to independently develop, present and execute new projects through collaborations with other departments.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and ensure data integrity.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain precision in all tasks.
- Working knowledge of transmission and distribution assets with a focus on oil-filled substation equipment.
- Ability to create ad hoc reports from databases as requested.
- Ability to recognize problems and discrepancies with financial/accounting information and take appropriate action(s).
- Understand the use of various monitoring and testing equipment with associated software applications.
- Strong understanding of the use of various computer software applications including: MS Word, Excel, PI, Doble, PowerPoint, Terminal Emulators, and Cascade.
Benefits
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.
Pay
$129,450.00-$143,830.00
Schedule
Hybrid Schedule