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Individual will troubleshoot, commission and support maintenance on devices that are connected to the electric transmission and distribution system at Eversource.\nEssential Functions:\nIndividual will perform engineering assignments (engineering and design) in support of the installation and commissioning of automated electric transmission and distribution substation devices for Eversource. \nIndividual will prescribe the appropriate communication settings, i.e DNP, Modbus, etc, for substation devices including but not limited to: definition of status, control, and measurement points, polling rate, unsolicited event classification \nIndividual will work with outside departments to develop design settings for implementation in the field. \nIndividual will support lab testing with to ensure design is working properly prior to field implementation \nIndividual will support troubleshooting events related to Substation Automation equipment where field device communication is identified to have mis-operated or Substation Automation related alarms are generated. \nIndividual will Understanding of and compliance with requirements and standards set forth by industry organizations and protocols such as IEEE, DNP, modbus etc... \nTechnical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:\nTechnical Knowledge/Skill:\nUnderstanding of the design, specification, and installation of electronic devices such as Substation RTUs, reclosers, switches, padmount switchgear, RTUs, etc… \nUnderstanding of SCADA engineering concepts, in particular DNP 3.0 and modbus protocol \nPossess communications and presentation skills \nAbility to organize and coordinate a team to design and build out a project \nEducation:\nBachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related discipline. \nExperience:\n0- 3 years of experience in the design, implementation, and commissioning of automated field devices on an electric distribution system. \nUnderstanding of electric distribution systems is strongly preferred \nWorking Conditions:\nMust be available to work emergency storm assignment as required. \nMust be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary. \nOn-Call responsibilities are required \nPlease submit a resume with your application.\n#LI-ES3!\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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