2025 Engineering Development Program-Substation Transmission Line, Associate Engineer (Hybrid, CT) - Eversource

The Eversource Engineering Professional Development Program is designed to provide our Associate Engineers with an opportunity for career development, training, and varied work experience. The program is 2 years in duration and provides everyone an opportunity to gain experience working in at least two different engineering areas. The program will start in June 2025.

Primary Assignment Areas:

Substation Design Engineering: team works on improving the safe and reliable design and operation of the electrical transmission and distribution system.  B.S. Electrical Engineering

Protection & Control Engineering: team is responsible for the design and operation of the devices and systems used to detect abnormal system conditions, such as electrical faults, and take automatic or supervisory control actions to isolate, mitigate, and restore the Transmission and Distribution system. B.S. Electrical Engineering

Individuals with a focus in electric power systems engineering preferred.

Substation Technical Engineering: team plays a critical role in acceptance testing and commissioning of new substation equipment and upgrades as well as troubleshooting of installed equipment. B.S. Electrical Engineering

Capital Projects Engineering: team coordinates the engineering efforts and is the interface between engineering and other project team members on certain projects. The projects are either large in scope, are strategic in nature and / or have significant financial impact to the Company.  BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Substation Engineering Special Projects: The purpose of Special Projects division within Substation Design Engineering is to provide Substation Design support on non-traditional projects (Battery Storage, Distributed Energy Resource (DER), Large Generator Interconnects, Strategic Projects, Off-shore Wind) from initiation through Conceptual.  Responsibility includes working closely with the regional team and internal/external stakeholders for timely completion of the required deliverables.  

BS in Electrical Engineering

Transmission Line Engineering: team is responsible for the design and engineering support for the   construction, maintenance, and operation of Overhead and Underground Transmission Lines on the Eversource Transmission System. BS in Civil Engineering

Telecommunications Engineering:team leads the Company efforts in strategically determining networks solutions for essential voice and data services required to operate and manage the Electric and Gas Transmission and Distribution Systems including Information Technology Systems.B.S. Electrical Engineering

*Substation and Transmission Data Innovation: team is focused on working with substation and transmission engineering disciplines to support them in models and analytical tools development, including ML / AI modern methods.  BS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science ​or Data Science or related quantitative field *

Engineers will receive business area briefings and technical training to prepare them for a successful career at the largest New England electric utility.

 

Experience:    0-2 years

Education, Qualifications:

• Requires a BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related Engineering (*For Substation and Transmission Data Innovation only, a BS in Computer Engineering or Computer Science ​or Data Science or related quantitative field)
• Individuals with a focus in electric power systems engineering preferred. 
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The annual salary range for this position is $76,980.00 to $80,000, plus incentive.  Salary is commensurate with your experience.  Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.

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Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

8

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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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.