Senior Engineer-Distribution Communications Engineering (Hybrid Schedule)

Location: Berlin, CT

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Role and Scope of Position

Individual will plan, coordinate, and perform engineering assignments (design and implementation) in support of wireless telecommunication systems for Eversource. Individual is responsible for ensuring that the company’s wireless networks are optimally configured to support voice and data applications within specific operating areas at Eversource. Individual will collaborate with other senior staff members to ensure that the right mix of wireless communications technologies, products and services are selected to optimally meet the requirements of an assigned project.

Individual will collaborate with Field Communications to troubleshoot and build the wireless network at Eversource. Individual will technically contribute to a team of technical telecommunications engineering staff to plan, engineer, design, and support the company’s wireless telecommunications system.

Essential Functions

• Individual will plan, coordinate, and perform engineering assignments (design and implementation) in support of wireless telecommunication systems for Eversource.
• Assigned to projects to design, implement and operate the wireless telecommunication systems to support Eversource's Electric and Gas operations.
• Provide support for field construction and maintenance of wireless telecommunication assets/infrastructure including digital microwave, mobile and fixed wireless networks, paging systems and subsystems.
• Perform modeling of wireless communication systems in company issued software to predict performance for voice and data applications
• Contribute to the configuration and specification of wireless telecom equipment / hardware.
• Troubleshoot events on the distribution system where a field device communication is identified to have mis-operated or impacted remote operations.
• Applies a good understanding of, and compliance with, requirements and standards set forth by industry organizations and regulatory bodies such as FCC, IEEE, etc.
• Exhibits a “can-do” attitude to successfully work through issues and/or changes in priorities and work processes. Responds positively to new demands or circumstances.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications

Technical Knowledge/Skill

• Comprehensive understanding of the design, specification, and installation of wireless telecommunications systems, such as microwave, radio, cellular and telephone.
• Basic understanding of SCADA engineering concepts, in particular DNP 3.0 protocol.
• Strong communications and presentation skills.
• Strong ability to coordinate with a team to design and build out a project.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related discipline.

Master of Science degree in Engineering or MBA preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design, implementation and support of wireless telecommunications systems.
• Must have experience with the application of wireless telecommunications infrastructure for both voice and data applications
• Understanding of electric and gas utility systems is strongly preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

N/A

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