Distribution Design Associate Engineer; Hybrid - Cheshire, CT

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This entry‑level position in Cheshire, CT reports to an Engineering Lead and provides experience and training needed to advance to Distribution Design Engineer. Duties include identifying improvements and major repair needs for the distribution system, providing engineering support to Field Engineering Design, assisting with system improvements for assigned circuits, reviewing daily interruption reports, and analyzing projected circuit deficiencies.

• Assist with the planning function and performance for all assigned circuits.
• Assist in identifying benefits from individual projects and predicted desired outcomes.
• Provide engineering support for specific projects.
• Assist with engineering resolutions for multiple outages in the Distribution System.
• Create field work in current work management system.
• Assist DDE/Lead until proficient in support of the following:
  • EMF communications and/or measurements for customers.
  • Real Estate Department and Customer to negotiate easements as required.
  • Account Executives with customer quality of service issues.
  • Operations with distribution issues. This includes review switching, developing contingency plans, prioritizing work, monitoring yellow tags, etc.
  • Engineering support to Field Engineering Design.
  • P&CE on developing Recloser and Breaker settings.
• Considers safety in all circuit analysis.
• Makes direct contact with customers and develops corrective actions.
• Provide regulator and capacitor control settings for Electrical Maintenance.
• Assist in outage, voltage, and power quality investigations and engineer corrective action to prevent reoccurrence. Provide reports as required.
• Work with DDE/Lead in the development of distribution projects and present to the Connecticut Project Authorization Committee (CTPAC) for approval.
• Evaluate proposed DG interconnection applications.
• Review and implement annual procedures (e.g., TD941).
• Utilize electronic software tools to model and analyze the distribution system (Syner Gee, PTI, USAmp, PI, Visio, etc.).
• Other related duties as assigned, including support to SOC.
• Will have nonexclusive, non‑supervisory, storm restoration and emergency assignments.

• Education:
  
  A bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; electrical engineering preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Zero (0) to Three (3) years of equivalent experience in Energy Delivery preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Knowledge of distribution systems is desired.
  • Must be able to work in a team environment.
  • Knowledgeable of various computer applications including Microsoft Office. Circuit analysis software skills preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

• The annual salary range for this position is $79,000‑$84,000, plus incentive. Salary progresses in accordance with the union contract.

Bargaining unit employees under the TEAL contract will be given first consideration. This position is being posted internally and externally.

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability
• Build trusting relationships

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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.

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…tiveness 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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