Distribution Design Associate Engineer… at Eversource… · Stamford

Summary: Eversource Energy is seeking a Distribution Design Associate Engineer located in Stamford, CT. This entry-level position will provide experience and training necessary for advancement in the Distribution Design Engineer progression, focusing on identifying improvements and providing engineering support for the distribution system. Responsibilities: - 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, develop 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 customer and develop corrective actions - Provide regulator and capacitor control settings for Electrical Maintenance - Assist in outage, voltage, and power quality investigations and will engineer corrective action to prevent reoccurrence. Provide reports as required - Works with DDE/Lead in the development of distribution projects and will be required to 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 (SynerGee, PTI, USAmp, PI, Visio, etc.) - Other related duties as assigned, including support to SOC - Will have nonexclusive, non-supervisory, storm restoration and emergency assignments Required Qualifications: - A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required - Must hold a valid motor vehicle operator's license - Zero (0) to Three (3) years of equivalent experience in Energy Delivery is preferred - Knowledge of distribution systems is desired - Must be able to work in a team environment - Knowledgeable of various computer applications including Microsoft Office - Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Electrical Engineering preferred - Circuit analysis software skills preferred Required Skills: Distribution systems, Circuit analysis software, Microsoft Office, Electrical Engineering Benefits: Plus incentive, Salary progresses in accordance with the union contract, Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits, Bargaining unit employees under the TEAL contract will be given first consideration, 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