Lead Engineer, Substation Standards (Hybrid)

05/04/2023

Locations: Berlin, Connecticut; Westwood, Massachusetts; Manchester, New Hampshire

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This is a hybrid role. The first three months is fulltime in the office.

The 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 to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance.  Responsible for ensuring that the Eversource transmission, substation 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, substation, and distribution systems.  Responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing, and directing the work performed by other Engineers and staff.

Essential Functions: 

• Self-directed, Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; approves time and conducts. performance reviews.  Assigns, prioritizes, and directs work performed by Engineers.
• 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 Life Cycle 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, Substation and distribution systems are completed accurately and on time.
• Responsible for the development of preliminary engineering designs and the details, as necessary.
• Collaborates with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations.
• Accountable for root-cause analysis, development, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system.
• Responsible for the development of standards and procedures for design, operation, and maintenance.
• Assumes the role of the Manager as required.
• Work includes calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting.
• Capable of performing multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.
• Evaluation of Distribution and Substation Equipment and Materials to be used on the Electrical Distribution System and Substations.
• Material Procurement and Specification development and Material Standard creation.
• Construction Standards to support field personnel with installing the Substation and Distribution Equipment.
• Work Method Standards to support field personnel with operating the Substation and Distribution Equipment.
• Equipment Performance, Reliability and Failure Analysis tracking and field and system engineering support.   
• Works with other departments to provide technical support.
• Analyzes and investigates field needs; recommends appropriate solution.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Knowledge of the principles of electricity, mechanics, hydraulics, and structures.
• Knowledge of national code and their interpretation.
• Knowledge of Substation Equipment Specification is required.
• Knowledge of Substation and Distribution Equipment Maintenance is desirable.
• Skill in the use of technical and engineering instruments and tools.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite and internet applications.
• Excellent Analytical, Technical Writing and Oral Communication skills are required.
• Ability to set work priorities.
• Ability to maintain records, and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Substation equipment and standards experience is highly desirable. 
• Experience in the utility industry is highly desirable.
• Willingness and ability to work during storms for extent hours.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required, Electrical preferred. 

Experience:

•   A minimum of eight (8) years of experience is required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The annual salary range for this position is $133,570.00 to $148,410.00, plus incentive.  Salary is commensurate with your experience.  Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.

Working Conditions:

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

Please include a resume with your application.

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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.