Head of Total Rewards Strategy and Operations
Zinnia
Engineer, Meter Operations
Eversource Energy
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New Britain • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $97,570 - $108,410 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
TCP/IP
About the role
- Work on a variety of metering installations including nonstandard, complex industrial and commercial, municipal, special contract, cogeneration, mandated load study and research metering installations
- Establish projects, design installations, specify equipment and evaluate bids
- Order equipment, schedule delivery, establish requirements, coordinate and oversee installation
- Instruct and train staff and/or area metering personnel in test and installation of equipment
- Plan, develop, and participate in implementation of standardized and specialized policies, procedures, programs, specifications, methods, testing and requirements for electric metering on the Eversource System
- Provide engineering and technical expertise to field forces and other departments
- Explain concepts of new metering equipment to customers, management, engineering, computer, and technical personnel
- Review distributed generation projects to ensure metering meets Eversource standards and requirements
- Create processes or procedures related to meter reviews and work orders
- Oversee and participate in the test and evaluation of new meters and equipment and provide recommendations
- Develop standardized test procedures and schedules for electric meters, associated metering devices, instrument transformers and test equipment
- Design and develop for approval standard metering-installation methods and procedures
- Provide assistance, guidance and instruction in analysis and resolution of incorrect metering of an unusual nature
- Provide engineering and technical counsel on installation, operation and costs associated with meters and related equipment
- Participate in development of metering requirements and procedures and design of metering systems for interconnecting companies, railroads, municipals, and sale for resale customers
- Provide work direction to lower-level technical personnel
Requirements
- Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment
- Eversource will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent related work experience is required
- Master’s degree preferred
- Three (3) plus years related experience is required
- Experience within the utility sector is preferred
- Knowledge of power systems, communications (Modbus, DNP3, TCP/IP, etc.) and basic electricity
- Ability to analyze data and information pertaining to electric metering 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
- Must be able to work at least three days in the office (including Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and up to five days if needed
- Willingness to respond to emergencies as part of an Emergency Restoration assignment
Benefits
- Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program
- Eligible for a potential incentive
- Hybrid schedules to support work-life balance (requires at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
- Salary is commensurate with your experience
- Emergency Restoration assignment - may be called to assist during emergencies
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
electric meteringmetering installationspower systemscommunicationsModbusDNP3TCP/IPdata analysistest proceduresinstallation methods
Soft skills
communicationtrainingproject managementtechnical expertiseproblem-solvingguidancecollaborationdecision-makingwork directionemergency response
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree (preferred)
