Our Senior Engineer within Meter Operations works on a variety of metering installations, including nonstandard, complex industrial and commercial, municipal, special contract, cogeneration, mandated load study and research metering installations. Establishes projects, designs installations, specifies equipment for and evaluates bids, orders equipment, schedules delivery, establishes requirements, coordinates and oversees installation, instructs, and trains staff and/or area metering personnel in test and installation of equipment. Plans, develops, and participates in the implementation of standardized and specialized policies, procedures, programs, specifications, methods, testing and requirements for electric metering on the Eversource System. Provides engineering and technical expertise to others.
This is a hybrid role. The first three months are fulltime in the office.
Essential Functions
- Explains concepts of new metering equipment to customers, management, engineering, computer, and technical personnel.
- Reviews distributed generation projects to ensure metering is to Eversource standards and requirements.
- Creates processes or procedures related to meter reviews and work orders
- Provides engineering and technical expertise to field forces engaged in carrying out approved electric metering programs and procedures.
- Oversees and participates in the test and evaluation of new meters and equipment and provides recommendations.
- Studies, analyzes, and recommends use of new concepts in the art of metering.
- Participates in the development of standardized test procedures and schedules for electric meters, associated metering devices, instrument transformers and test equipment in use.
- Designs and develops for approval standard metering‑installation methods and procedures.
- Provides functional and/or on‑site assistance, guidance and instruction in the analysis and resolution of incorrect metering of an unusual nature, such as that resulting from defective equipment, improper installation, incorrect application, etc.
- Provides engineering and technical expertise and counsel to other departments on the installation, operation and costs associated with meters and related equipment.
- Participates in the development of metering requirements and procedures and the design of metering systems for interconnecting companies, railroads, municipals, and sale for resale customers.
- Provides work direction to lower‑level technical personnel in the performance of above and similar duties.
Qualifications
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
- Knowledge of power systems, communications (Modbus, DNP3, TCP/IP, etc.) and basic electricity
- Ability to analyze data and information pertaining to electric metering, determine facts and make decisions accordingly.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of state and national electric codes.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of the organization and with counterparts in outside organizations.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 5+ years of related experiences or associate degree in a related discipline with 10+ years of related experience
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience with Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) systems preferred
- Experience within a utility is preferred
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Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:
$125,680.00-$139,640.00
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. 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.
EEO Statement:
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
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Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 3.7 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team- diverse, talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.
