Lead Engineer- Gas System Planning (Hybrid)

03/11/2025

Locations: Berlin, Connecticut; Westborough, Massachusetts

Lead Engineer is responsible for the development, expansion, planning, design, maintenance and operation of the system and its equipment to meet the mission and objectives of the organization. In addition, this position coordinates the evaluation of system failures, and the appropriate resolutions, in order to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance. Responsible for ensuring that the Eversource transmission and distribution systems are designed to high quality standards that provide customers with safe, reliable, competitively priced and environmentally sound electric service. This position shares accountability with peers in the strategy, development, and design of the organization’s Life Cycle Plan, a comprehensive long-term plan for the transmission/distribution system. Responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing and directing the work performed by other Engineers and staff.

This is a hybrid position. The first three months will be full-time in the office.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; approves time and conducts performance reviews. Assigns, prioritizes and directs work performed by at least 2 FTE Engineers.
• Directs external engineering technical and consulting resources in the development of the required designs, work scope and schedules.
• Responsible for the cost and performance of certain assets on the system which may include reliability analysis and trending of system events and monitoring of equipment condition.
• Responsible for the development, justification and approval of the Asset Family Plan activities over a multi-year horizon and for ongoing projects
• Ensures that the design and specification of additions, modifications and replacements to the transmission and distribution system, and the preparation of special gas permits and easements are completed accurately and on time.
• Responsible for the development of preliminary and detailed engineering designs, as necessary.
• Collaborates with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency across the organization. Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating and maintenance procedures and construction standards.
• Accountable for root-cause analysis, development and implementation of Gas Engineering corrective actions.
• Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system.
• Supports the development of standards and procedures for design, operation and maintenance, and emergency response.
• Presents scope and progress of projects, results of studies and new tools, equipment and procedures to Gas Business leadership
• Assumes the role of the Manager as required.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of gas systems and components.

Experience:

• At least Eight (8) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the Gas industry.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position. As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing. A positive drug test will result in disciplinary action.

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 $141440.00 to $157150.00.

Please submit a resume with your application.

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Compensation and Benefits:

$141,440.00-$157,150.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

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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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.