Associate Engineer, Protection and Controls (Compliance Standards and Support) - Hybrid

T

his is a hybrid role.  The first three months are

fulltime

in the office.

Protection and Controls is responsible for the design and operation of protection and control systems necessary for the safe and reliable operation of the transmission and distribution system. Protective relaying is a vital part of any electric power system and is very important during trouble faults and abnormal disturbances. If a fault were to occur, protective relaying initiates the disconnection of the trouble area while operation and service in the rest of the system continue.

The P&C Associate Engineer is responsible for completing activities and assignments related to the compliance, standardization and support for protective relays and associated systems for the transmission and distributions system.  P&C engineers also apply specialized knowledge to provide innovative solutions to emerging industry issues. Compliance activities include the completion of NERC, NPCC and ISO-NE compliance tasks.  Standardization activities include the development, review, implementation and rollout of transmission and distribution P&C standard documentation such as design drawings, philosophies and relay setting calculation files.  The support activities include short circuit studies, short circuit modeling, analysis of protection system operations and system failures, along with appropriate resolutions, to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance. 

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications: Education:

Requires a Bachelor or Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.  Individuals with a focus in electric power systems engineering are preferred.

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Minimum of zero (0) to three (3) years of related Protection and Control experience is required, including:

Licenses & Certifications:

  None

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The

annual

salary range for this position

is

$81,5

00

to

$90,560

.00, plus incentive.  Salary is

commensurate

with your experience.  Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

Working Conditions:

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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.

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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.