Eversource Energy · 11 hours ago
Test Assistant (Field Engineer - Testing and Commissioning Engineering Assistant) - Madison, CT
Madison, CT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expEversource Energy is the largest Energy delivery company in New England, supporting millions of Gas and Electric customers. The Test Assistant role involves providing test services to support the operation and maintenance of substation and electrical equipment under supervision, with opportunities for advancement to Test Specialist.
DeliveryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable EnergyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Performs power factor and breaker timing tests
Analyzes and interprets test results and presents findings for review
Performs basic relay testing
Performs technical calculations for test applications
Performs cable proof tests
Performs cable locating and fault locating services
Assists with the installation and testing of mobile transformers
Locates sources of radio and television interference
Performs prescribed tests on underground network protectors
Performs and supports the troubleshooting, repairing, and testing of electrical devices such as recloser controls, battery chargers, voltage regulators, etc
Adjusts and repairs substation recording and indicating meters other than watt hour meters
Assists with substation modifications
Assists with power quality investigations
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology OR Associates degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology OR formal education equivalent to an Associate's degree in math and science are required
Individual must hold a valid motor vehicle license
Individual will have to stand on call assignments
Strong knowledge of and experience with transmission protection devices such as or similar to: carrier communication equipment, electro-mechanical and microprocessor relays, electrical protection principles and theories, electronic and computer controlled systems and devices, computer networking techniques and methods, National Electrical and National Electrical Safety Codes, relay and control operational and safety procedures, designing testing systems and equipment, strong organizational skills, utilizing interpersonal skills to communicate with coworkers, supervisor, etc
Performs power factor and breaker timing tests
Analyzes and interprets test results and presents findings for review
Performs basic relay testing
Performs technical calculations for test applications
Performs cable proof tests
Performs cable locating and fault locating services
Assists with the installation and testing of mobile transformers
Locates sources of radio and television interference
Performs prescribed tests on underground network protectors
Performs and supports the troubleshooting, repairing, and testing of electrical devices such as recloser controls, battery chargers, voltage regulators, etc
Adjusts and repairs substation recording and indicating meters other than watt hour meters
Assists with substation modifications
Assists with power quality investigations
Company
Eversource Energy
Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas for more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.49BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-10-17Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-08-19Grant· $89M
Leadership Team
Thomas May
President and CEO
Paul Chodak III
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Eversource Energy.
Recent News
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