Senior Data Scientist (Hybrid Schedule)

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:
This position is designed to help solve challenges Eversource faces in blue sky as well as grey sky days. In blue sky days, the individual will develop problem solving strategies and architect solutions. During grey sky days, the individual will work on using analytics help storm restoration, damage assessment and give the best situational awareness to crews helping restore power to thousands of Eversource customers. The individual should possess a sense of urgency, an inherent curiosity to learn facets of utility business, and should be equipped with modern machine learning tools to solve challenges.

Essential Functions: 

• Leads data science solution brainstorming and develop problem solving strategy
• Works with IT teams to develop solution production strategy
• Interfaces with teams across Eversource to understand data landscape and identify opportunities to leverage data streams from different groups
• Develops robust model evaluation criteria, establishes success criteria for solution development and provides concrete instructions to data engineers and junior data scientists
• Develops classifiers and tools leveraging machine learning, data regression, and rules-based models
• Codes deliverables in tandem with the engineering team
• Helps develop web applications which use the above developed ML models to provide business value
• Supports roadmaps for Substation Data Analytics and support of Asset and Grid engineering and performance management
• Supports in design and execution of Asset and Grid performance models, and Digitalization.
• Works with SMEs within Eversource and overall industry, to help address the most complex issues

• Supports in various application of intelligent overloading, dynamic ratings, failure mode and incipient faults, cyber and physical security enhancement, online testing/parameter estimation, performance monitoring and insights, opportunities in digital substations, leverage IED and SCADA data for operational problems prediction, or outage management, etc.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill: 

• Knowledge of electric power systems and data science applications in the energy-utility space
• Knowledge of the complex industry trends, and advanced solutions
• Capable of working in a multi-cultural environment driving team performance
• Disciplined, structured, and high committed to the results
• External customer focus
• Able to work in project organizations, engage and motivate people in different cultures.

• Proven ability to translate insights into business recommendations
• Knowledge developing modern web applications

Education:  

• BS degree in Engineering, Data Science or related quantitative field.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:                               

• 5-8 years of related experience
• Experience in: machine learning, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, data mining or artificial intelligence. Academic, apprenticeship experience acceptable.
• Experience with setting up cloud architecture and CI-CD tools
• Experience with scripting languages such as R, Python, and shell scripts

Licenses & Certifications:  

• N/A

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Please submit a resume with your application.

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:

$124,070.00-$137,860.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. 

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity 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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