Engineer, Distribution Automation (Hybrid) at Eversource Energy

Westwood, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Electrical Engineering degree preferred
General understanding of the design, specification, and installation of wireless SCADA data telecommunications systems over various media, such as radio, cellular and fiber
Basic understanding of SCADA engineering concepts, in particular DNP 3.0 protocol
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong ability to coordinate with a team to design and build out a project
Minimum of [experience level, as specified in full JD]
Applies a good understanding of, and compliance with, requirements and standards set forth by industry organizations and regulatory bodies such as IEEE, IEC, NERC etc
Exhibits a “can-do” attitude to successfully work through issues and/or changes in priorities and work processes. Responds positively to new demands or circumstances
No requirement for immigration sponsorship; must be able to work hybrid schedule (at least 3 days in office, up to 5 if needed)

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and perform engineering assignments (design and implementation) in support of wireless data telecommunication systems for Eversource
Assigned to projects to design, implement and operate the wireless SCADA data telecommunication systems to support Eversource's Electric operations
Provide support for field construction and maintenance of wireless SCADA data telecommunication assets/infrastructure including digital microwave, mobile and fixed wireless networks, paging systems and subsystems
Perform data analysis of wireless SCADA data communication systems in support of continued enhancement and troubleshooting of SCADA data applications
Contribute to the configuration and specification of SCADA data wireless telecom equipment / hardware and its interface to field RTU devices
Troubleshoot events on the distribution system where a field device communication is identified to have mis-operated or impacted remote operations
Ensure that the company’s wireless data communications networks are optimally configured to support SCADA data applications within the operating areas at Eversource
Collaborate with other senior staff members to ensure that the right mix of data communications protocols, technologies, products and services are selected to optimally meet the requirements of an assigned project
Collaborate with Field Communications to troubleshoot and build the distribution automation communications network at Eversource
Technically contribute to a team of technical telecommunications engineering staff to plan, engineer, design, and support the company’s wireless data telecommunications system