Senior Project Manager/Engineer, SCADA
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Associate SCADA Engineer, Grid Operations Technology
Eversource Energy
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Massachusetts
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💰 $81,500 - $90,560 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
PythonSQL
About the role
- Design, build, and maintain SCADA databases using GE FGBuilder and related tools.
- Develop and maintain intuitive, real-time operator displays in alignment with system changes and project needs.
- Perform regular SCADA database failovers and synchronization, ensuring high system availability and data integrity.
- Lead or support implementation of major SCADA-related initiatives (Voltage-Var Optimization, 900MHz to 220/450MHz telemetry conversions, new substation or RTU integrations).
- Collaborate with field communications teams to validate, test, and troubleshoot telemetry paths, protocols, and performance issues.
- Maintain high accuracy in point mapping, alarming, and device configuration across transmission and distribution assets.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional project teams.
- Support real-time operations by troubleshooting SCADA issues and participating in storm duties as needed.
- Work closely with IT Real Time Systems partners and represent SCADA in cross-functional project teams.
- Ensure data integrity, accurate alarming, and reliable point-to-point control across a growing system footprint.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related Engineering field.
- Minimum of zero (0) to three (3) years of SCADA engineering experience, preferably with GE Grid Solutions software.
- Proficiency in FGBuilder, point modeling, RTU/IED configuration, and telemetry protocols (DNP3, Modbus, etc.).
- Strong understanding of electric utility systems, including substation layouts, RTUs, telemetry paths, and control center operations.
- Experience coordinating with field and communication teams to test and validate device data.
- Familiarity with or ability to contribute quickly to radio network transitions (e.g., 900MHz to 220/450MHz).
- Knowledge in Pi Process and the construction of the Pi database.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Familiarity with NERC/CIP awareness and operational considerations for utility SCADA systems.
- Scripting or automation capabilities (e.g., Python, SQL, or SCADA automation tools).
- Proficiency in Wireshark a plus.
- Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment; Eversource will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Must be able to work at least three days in the office (including Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and up to five days if needed.
