Eversource Energy · 1 day ago
Lead Engineer- Grid Modernization(HYBRID)
Westwood, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $157K/yr
8+ years expEversource Energy is a leading energy company focused on modernizing electric distribution systems. The Lead Engineer for Grid Operations Technology will oversee project life cycles, lead engineering teams, and ensure effective collaboration across departments to implement grid modernization initiatives.
DeliveryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable EnergyStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assign, prioritize, and review the work of a team of engineers, analysts, vendors, and consultants
Lead planning and implementation while serving as a subject matter expert for current and future grid modernization programs, including but not limited to Volt-Var Optimization (VVO) and Distribution Management System (DMS), including control and integration of inverter-based distribution assets; planning and forecasting tools (Synergi); and analysis and visualization of archival and real-time power system data
Engage and support multi-disciplinary teams across three states in Engineering, Operations, and Information Technology (IT) to ensure effective collaboration during planning and execution
Responsible for all phases of project implementation including technology review and selection; defining project budget, scope and schedule; preparing project justification for budgetary approval; project management; internal and external reporting and tracking; and continuous stakeholder engagement
Investigate new and emerging technologies in the industry and assess the relevance and benefit to the Company’s grid modernization strategy and coordinate with internal teams to review and evaluate those options through the competitive procurement process
Communicate the Company’s grid modernization initiatives externally as appropriate and participate in industry forums to support the Company’s position regarding best practices in grid modernization
Qualification
Required
Authorization to work in the United States
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
Minimum of eight (8) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry
Thorough understanding of power system engineering concepts such as power flow, voltage regulation, power factor and technical losses, device coordination during normal and alternate system configurations
Familiarity with modeling electric distribution systems to support system Operations and/or Planning and Forecasting (SCADA, DMS, OMS, Synergi)
Experience with developing and programming coordination schemes and set points in microprocessor controls and relays for local and remote dispatch of distribution equipment
Ability to efficiently import and manipulate large datasets from different data sources to quantify system performance, generate reports, and drive visualization for internal and external stakeholders
Preferred
MS in Engineering or MBA
Prior supervisory experience
Benefits
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.
Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs.
Company
Eversource Energy
Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas for more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers.
10001+ employees
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
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