IT System Engineer (SCADA)
Dorchester, MA

Job Description

Job Description Summary:

Individual will participate in the maintenance, support, development and enhancement of real-time IT systems and applications in support of Electric Transmission and/or Distribution Operations at Eversource.

Assignments include some or all of the following: SCADA data and display maintenance, D200/D20MX data concentrator configuration maintenance, SCADA data interface support (related to OSIsoft PI Historian, Outage Management, etc.), implementation, testing and troubleshooting of RTUs (remote terminal units) and other field devices that communicate with SCADA in conjunction with field engineers.

The individual will work closely with operations to analyze business/technical needs and related issues to formulate and develop or purchase new and/or modified computer programs/systems; create revisions to existing programs, systems and procedures and use appropriate tools to troubleshoot and correct deficiencies; and/or, reconcile user requirements with existing and/or projected computer capacity, capabilities and performance.

Experience in real-time operations support involving applications such as Energy Management Systems (EMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and RTU protocols (DNP3, Harris, L&G, Modbus) is desired.

Experience with distributed technologies, relational databases and knowledge of infrastructure technology (Windows server 2008-2016, Windows XP/7/10, Active Directory, IT Network/Security, etc.), as relates to Real Time System Infrastructure is a plus. Qualified candidates with experience in SCADA/EMS/DMS product suite from GE Grid Solutions (formerly Alstom Grid) will be given preference.

In addition to exceptional troubleshooting and analytical skills, the successful candidate must demonstrate strong customer focus, team membership skills and oral/written communications skills.

A proven track record of producing quality products to predetermined standards and specifications plus a desire to learn and apply new skills are required.

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

SEO Category:

IT Jobs

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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