Associate Engineer, Grid Operations Technology

. Support execution, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s Distribution Management System (DMS) .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeDorchester • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,800 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Support execution, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s Distribution Management System (DMS)
Support electric system operators by optimizing the distribution system using DMS advanced functionality, including AFR, LVM, Planned Outage Study, and DER/Load Forecasting
Develop expertise in ADMS, SCADA, DER dispatching, energy storage, microgrids, Volt/Var Optimization, and load shedding
Collaborate with system operations control centers, IT, and engineering resources on DMS functionality and enhancements
Support specification and configuration of DMS advanced applications such as FLISR, LVM, AFR, and Load and Generation Scheduling
Review and assess grid operations technology options and support competitive procurement processes
Develop tools and methods to process and organize data for engineering models and databases
Support multidisciplinary teams across three states and multiple engineering, operations, IT, regulatory, legal, community relations, and strategy groups
Research and develop plans for distribution-system modernization opportunities
Engage external counterparts, vendors, and stakeholders to promote industry best practices

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology required
Power Systems coursework or experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and remain self-directed
Ability to perform technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting
Customer-driven; displays initiative as a change agent with a can-do attitude
Accepts responsibility and accountability; participates in and facilitates team effectiveness
Occasional travel throughout the service territory may be required
May be required to work weekends and off hours supporting control room operators
Must not require immigration-related sponsorship to start employment with Eversource
Ability to respond to emergency situations outside normal responsibilities, work hours, and location

Comp & perks