Associate Engineer, Protection & Controls

Eversource Energy

. Review and evaluate proposed changes to existing electric facilities for compatibility with Eversource protection system standards and practices .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeBerlin • Connecticut • United StatesMid-Level💰 $82,800 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Protection and Control system design and analysis, with a strong foundation in electric power systems engineering. Capable of performing coordination studies and developing settings for protective relays and related equipment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Protection And Control System DesignElectric Power Systems EngineeringCoordination StudiesProtective Relay SettingsFault Simulation Software

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Hard Skills

Electric Facilities EvaluationSystem Compatibility ReviewMaterial SpecificationLogic Processor DevelopmentFeeder Recloser AnalysisSwitch Logic DocumentationEvent Analysis SupportEmergency Restoration ResponseSite WalkdownsTransmission And Distribution Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAdaptabilityTeamworkProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Fault Simulation Software

Industry Keywords

Eversource StandardsSubstation OperationsElectrical EngineeringField Personnel InterfaceTraining And Guidance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and evaluate proposed changes to existing electric facilities for compatibility with Eversource protection system standards and practices
Create Protection and Control system designs according to Eversource standards
Specify materials for new or modified Protection and Control systems
Develop, calculate, and document settings and logic for protective relays, logic processors, feeder reclosers, and switches
Perform coordination studies using fault simulation software
Analyze protection system operations during transmission and distribution disturbances
Support Substation Technical Group event analysis
Interface with Planning, Operations, and Field personnel
Manage and perform work activities with training, guidance, and oversight from senior staff and management
Support storm and emergency restoration assignments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
Zero (0) to four (4) years of related Electrical Engineering experience is required
Focus in electric power systems engineering preferred
No licenses or certifications required
Must not require immigration-related sponsorship to start employment with Eversource
Ability to travel to operating districts and companies within and outside the state
Ability to travel to electrical substations and generation facilities for site walkdowns and meetings
Ability to respond to emergency restoration assignments outside normal responsibilities, work hours, and location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential incentive
Competitive total rewards program
Emergency restoration assignment compensation/coverage implied by employment conditions