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Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.\nEversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.Role and Scope of Position:\nThe Lead Engineer, Grid Operations Technology provides senior engineering and technical leadership for the planning, development, integration, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of technology supporting electric transmission and distribution system operations.\nThe position serves as a senior technical subject matter expert across grid operations technology, including Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), Outage Management Systems (OMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), power system applications, modeling, and associated communications and data systems.\nThe Lead Engineer works across System Operations, Engineering, Planning, IT, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, Field and Substation Operations, and external partners to ensure operational technology is reliable, secure, integrated, and aligned with evolving grid requirements.\nThe position also provides technical leadership for grid modernization and the evolution of distribution operations capabilities, including the integration and operational management of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and the development of Distribution System Operations (DSO) capabilities as required by the Company’s evolving operational and business needs.\nThe Lead Engineer is expected to independently resolve complex technical problems, lead multidisciplinary initiatives, provide engineering guidance, and develop technology strategies and solutions that support safe, reliable, and efficient grid operations.\nEssential Functions:\n1. Grid Operations Technology Leadership\nProvide senior technical leadership for grid operations technology supporting transmission and distribution operations.\nProvide engineering expertise across ADMS, OMS, SCADA, EMS, DERMS, power system applications, models, databases, and related operational technologies.\nDevelop technical requirements, system architecture, integration strategies, technology standards, and roadmaps.\nLead technical evaluations, implementations, upgrades, integrations, testing, and technology improvements.\nCoordinate with Operations, Engineering, Planning, IT, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, vendors, and other stakeholders.\n2. Power System Operations, Modeling & Applications\nProvide engineering and technical support for transmission and distribution system operations and control center applications.\nDevelop, validate, and maintain power system models and operational data supporting ADMS, EMS, DERMS, and related applications.\nApply power system engineering principles and analytical tools to improve operational awareness, system performance, and model quality.\nSupport advanced distribution and transmission applications, including power flow, state estimation, outage management, fault location, FLISR, VVO, forecasting, contingency analysis, and other operational applications.\nSupport integration and reconciliation of models and data across GIS, ADMS, OMS, EMS, DERMS, CYME, Synergi, and other systems.\n3. Grid Modernization, DERMS & Emerging Grid Technologies\nProvide technical leadership for the evolution of distribution operations and grid modernization capabilities.\nSupport the integration of distributed energy resources, including distributed generation, energy storage, demand response, electric vehicles, microgrids, and other emerging technologies into grid planning and operations.\nProvide technical leadership for DERMS capabilities and their integration with ADMS, OMS, SCADA, GIS, AMI, forecasting systems, and other operational platforms.\nDevelop and evaluate requirements for DER monitoring, forecasting, telemetry, dispatch, optimization, and grid services as operational needs evolve.\nSupport the development of DSO capabilities, operating processes, and technology requirements as DER penetration and distribution system complexity increase.\nEvaluate emerging technologies and develop strategies for their integration into the Company’s grid operations technology architecture.\nCoordinate with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Regulatory, IT, and other stakeholders to align grid modernization initiatives with system reliability and operational requirements.\n4. Systems Integration, Communications & Reliability\nProvide technical leadership for integration between control center systems, field devices, substations, DERs, communications networks, and enterprise systems.\nApply knowledge of utility communications and data exchange technologies, including DNP3, ICCP, IEEE 2030.5, IPP, VPN, and related protocols.\nDiagnose complex system, application, model, database, communications, and integration issues.\nIncorporate reliability, cybersecurity, redundancy, disaster recovery, configuration management, and change management requirements into technology solutions.\nSupport applicable NERC, NPCC, ISO-NE, NERC CIP, and Company requirements.\n5. Technical Project, Vendor & Operational Leadership\nLead multidisciplinary technical initiatives from requirements through design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and operational acceptance.\nDevelop technical specifications, evaluate solutions, and provide technical oversight of vendors and contractors.\nProvide technical guidance during major implementations, upgrades, incidents, emergency restoration activities, and operational events.\nSupport control room and field operations in resolving complex technology and operational issues.\nDevelop technical standards, procedures, documentation, and continuous-improvement initiatives.\n6. Strategic & Industry Leadership\nDevelop and maintain technology strategies and roadmaps aligned with grid modernization and System Operations objectives.\nServe as a technical resource to management and cross-functional teams on complex grid operations technology issues.\nCoordinate with ISO-NE, transmission system operators, neighboring utilities, vendors, and industry organizations as appropriate.\nMonitor industry developments in ADMS, DERMS, DSO operations, DER integration, SCADA/EMS, grid-edge technologies, and advanced distribution applications.\nCommunicate complex technical concepts, risks, alternatives, and recommendations to technical, operational, and management audiences.\nTechnical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:\nTechnical Knowledge/Skill:\nThe successful candidate will demonstrate broad knowledge of electric utility operations, engineering, and operational technology, with demonstrated expertise in several of the following:Electric transmission and distribution system operations\nADMS / DMS / OMS\nSCADA / EMS\nDERMS and distributed energy resources\nPower system modeling and analysis\nGrid modernization and emerging distribution technologies\nCYME, Synergi, or comparable power system analysis tools\nReal-time databases and operational applications\nUtility communications and data exchange protocols\nGIS and operational model integration\nNERC, NPCC, ISO-NE\nOperational technology cybersecurity and reliability\nSystems integration and advanced troubleshooting\nTechnical project and vendor leadership\n\nExperience with DNP3, ICCP, IEEE 2030.5, FLISR, VVO, distribution state estimation, DER forecasting/dispatch, BESS, microgrids, AMI integration, ISO-NE processes, Python, SQL, or control center simulator environments is preferred. Experience with DSO operating models, DER markets, or DER grid services is also preferred.\nEducation:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.\nExperience:\nMinimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry. Supervisory experience preferred.\nLicenses & Certifications:\nNone\nWorking Conditions\nPrimarily office/hybrid environment with occasional field, control center, substation, and vendor-site work.\nMust be available for emergency restoration assignments and, as required, on-call or off-hours support for mission-critical systems.\nMust be available to travel throughout MA, CT, and NH as necessary.\nMay occasionally require weekend or off-hours work for implementations, testing, system events, or operational requirements.\nProblem Solving & Complexity\nThe position resolves complex technical problems involving interconnected power systems, operational technology, software applications, models, databases, communications, field devices, and operating processes.\nThe Lead Engineer independently evaluates ambiguous problems, determines root causes, develops technically sound solutions, and balances reliability, cybersecurity, operational risk, regulatory requirements, cost, and long-term maintainability.\nCore Competencies\nTechnical leadership\nEngineering judgment\nSystems thinking\nStrategic thinking\nProblem solving\nCross-functional collaboration\nDecision making\nInnovation\nLead change\nOwnership and accountability\nCommunication\nVendor management\nContinuous improvement\nPlease submit a resume with your application.\nCompetencies:\nBuild trusting relationships\nManage and develop people\nFoster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration\nLead change\nCommunicate strategic vision\nCreate an engaged workforce\nFocus on the customer\nTake ownership & accountability\nCompensation and Benefits:\nEversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. 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