Senior Engineer, Distribution Communications; Hybrid

Role and Scope of Position

Individual will plan, coordinate, and perform engineering assignments (design and implementation) in support of distribution automation telecommunication systems for Eversource. Individual is responsible for ensuring that the company’s wireless data communications networks are optimally configured to support SCADA data applications within the operating areas ividual will 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.

Individual will collaborate with Field Communications to troubleshoot and build the distribution automation communications network ividual will technically contribute to a team of technical telecommunications engineering staff to plan, engineer, design, and support the company’s wireless data telecommunications system.

• Individual will 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.
• 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.

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• 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.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience:

• At least five (5) years of experience in the design, implementation and support of wireless SCADA data telecommunications systems.
• Experience with the application of wireless SCADA data telecommunications infrastructure within a utility application using DNP 3.0 protocol is preferred.
• Understanding of electric utility systems is strongly preferred.

• Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• Travel throughout the service territory is required 20% of the time, which involves working in an industrial environment including climbing ladders, walking on uneven surfaces and exposure to outdoor elements. The other 80% of work is performed in an office environment which requires standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, and writing and typing. Selected candidate will have a storm response role defined and will be expected to support restoration activity.

Ability to identify and address key issues and concerns in a complex and consistently evolving environment.

• 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