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Lead Engineer - Underground Transmission Line Engineering (Hybrid)

10/17/2024

Locations Westwood, Massachusetts

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Lead Engineer - Underground Transmission Line Engineering (Hybrid)

10/17/2024

Locations: Westwood, Massachusetts

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

The Lead Engineer is responsible for the development, expansion, planning and design of the underground transmission system and its equipment to meet the mission and objectives of the organization. In addition, this position assists with engineering input on maintenance and operation initiatives as well as the evaluation of system failures and the appropriate resolutions, providing support during unplanned outages. The Lead Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the Eversource transmission system is designed to internal and industry standards that provide customers with safe, reliable, competitively priced, and environmentally sound electric service. This position requires strong communication with other internal (e.g., asset management, project management, siting, real estate, substation engineering, etc.) and external (e.g., engineering vendors, cable manufacturers, civil contractors, municipalities, etc.) project stake holders in the development and construction of the alignments and transmission system. This is a leadership role, so the Lead Engineer is also responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing, educating, and directing the work performed by other direct report Engineers and a Designer. 

Essential Functions:  

  • Support of the design of underground transmission lines at each phase of development including, but not limited to, the following tasks: 

  • Underground transmission line routing design 

  • Review surveys, test pits, and geotechnical data 

  • Performing cable pulling calculations using Pull Planner 

  • Completing thermal ratings analyses using Cymcap 

  • Completing sheath bonding, impedance, and other electric system design calculations 

  • Providing construction and record drawing development support 

  • Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; approves time and conducts performance reviews. Assigns, prioritizes, and directs work performed by at least 4 FTE Engineers and at least 1 Designer. 

  • 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 underground transmission line design activities over a multi-year horizon and for ongoing projects. 

  • Ensures that the design and specification of additions, modifications, and replacements to the transmission system, and the preparation of system electrical permits and related customer notifications, are completed accurately and on time. 

  • Coordinates schedules and deliverables with the project teams. 

  • Manages contractors onboarded by the department to perform external engineering functions. 

  • Collaborates with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork. 

  • Support the regulatory process to obtain state permits for transmission line projects, including the development of petitions and testifying in hearings. 

  • 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. 

Qualifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail.  

  • Working knowledge of standard office computer software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, etc.). 

  • Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., AEIC, ICEA, CIGRE, IEEE) is preferred. 

  • Knowledge of Cymcap or USAmp and Pull Planner preferred.  

  • Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations and translate technical information into terms that are meaningful to the audience. 

  • Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. 

Education:

  • Requires a BS Engineering or BS Engineering Technology 

  • An electrical/civil/mechanical engineering degree is preferred.  

  • An advanced degree in Engineering or Business Administration is preferred. 

Experience:    

  • A minimum of eight (8) years of experience is required, with at least five (5) of those being in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of underground transmission.  

  • Experience in the electric utility industry strongly preferred.  

  • Supervisory experience preferred. 

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The annual salary range for this position is $137,310.00 - $152,570.00, 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 – a valid driver’s license is required. 

Please include a resume and cover letter 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.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

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. 

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Overview

As an Eversource Engineer, you'll work with complex systems and equipment, while providing engineering and technical services to support our growing organization. We offer a unique and exciting opportunity to explore the best of both worlds, working both in the office and the field on a variety of interesting projects. Areas of expertise include designing new substations and infrastructure, analyzing systems and disruptions to service, working with transformers, engineering the electrical protection and control circuits that handle the flow of power, and dealing with acceptance testing of equipment, failures of equipment and analysis of system disturbances, LNG plant and gas distribution.

  • Job type:Full time only
  • Level:Entry, Mid, Senior, Executive
  • Travel:Travel between CT/MA/NH may be required

About us

We are Eversource

At Eversource, our mission is to safely deliver reliable energy and superior customer service to our electric, natural gas and water customers across New England. We do this ethically, respectfully and honestly to meet the expectations of our customers, regulators and ourselves.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Engineer?

Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Analytical
  • Problem Solver
  • Team Player
  • Digitally Savvy
  • Collaborative
  • Self-starter

Culture

  • We are dedicated to our employees and customers;
  • We live out our mission of delivering reliable energy and superior customer service in our daily work, in community service and leadership
  • We are innovators in the field of clean energy
  • We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees, customers and stakeholders are respected and valued.
  • We are on the cutting edge of engineering technology

Benefits

Eversource employees are committed to providing reliable energy and superior customer service—and that's why we are committed to providing our employees with a highly competitive total rewards package. In addition to wages and salaries, the benefit programs Eversource offers its employees and family members are a significant part of the total rewards.

Healthcare, Wellness & Disability Protection for you and your Family

  • Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, choose the coverage that is right for you and your family
  • High deductible health plan option, with generous health savings account (HSA), employer contribution, ($500 individual; $1,000 employee +1 or more)
  • Company-paid employee life and accident insurance and options to purchase additional coverage for you and your family
  • An award-winning Wellness Program provides up to $200 annually for employees and spouses to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles
  • Health and Dependent care reimbursement accounts
  • Sick Time, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans

Work/Life Balance Benefit Programs

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Multi-faceted Behavioral Health Program
  • Care@Work Program (child/elder care), membership/stipend for emergency services
  • Adoption Assistance (eligible employees)
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Refinancing & Student Debt Counselling
  • Voluntary benefits platform to access discounted home & auto, identity protection and pet insurance
  • Charity donation gift matching
  • Volunteer hours at local charities with rewards to our Wellness Program
  • Generous time off
  • Business Resource Groups for social connection and career development

Retirement Benefits for a Secure Future

  • 401k: Up to 100% Employer Match on first 3% of employee's contributions
  • K-Vantage: Additional Employer Contribution to the 401k based on age and years of service (2.5% to 6.5%)
  • Med-Vantage HRA: Age 40+, receive annual $1,000 contribution to an HRA for post-employment qualified medical expenses

Career Path

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Employee Quotes

Lauren,
Associate Engineer

Meet Lauren

Lauren's father was an electrician and her love of math led her to engineering.

“Learning the technology behind what my dad did was very intriguing to me. I've also learned something new almost every day while working at Eversource,” Lauren said. Her advice to others interested in pursuing a career in the field is to explore and ask questions. “Engineering is such a vast field with so many opportunities and focuses. Through networking, you can understand those differences a lot better,” she said.

Haseeb, Associate
Engineer

Meet Haseeb

“When I was young, I used to grab anything I could get my hands on, take it apart, and then put it back together,” he said. “Seeing the marvels of engineering inspired me to pursue electrical engineering so I could one day be the person behind the design. Remember to work hard at what you love and don't give up. Learning doesn't always come easy, but it does pay off.”

Job Description

Lead Engineer - Underground Transmission Line Engineering (Hybrid)

10/17/2024

Locations: Westwood, Massachusetts

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

The Lead Engineer is responsible for the development, expansion, planning and design of the underground transmission system and its equipment to meet the mission and objectives of the organization. In addition, this position assists with engineering input on maintenance and operation initiatives as well as the evaluation of system failures and the appropriate resolutions, providing support during unplanned outages. The Lead Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the Eversource transmission system is designed to internal and industry standards that provide customers with safe, reliable, competitively priced, and environmentally sound electric service. This position requires strong communication with other internal (e.g., asset management, project management, siting, real estate, substation engineering, etc.) and external (e.g., engineering vendors, cable manufacturers, civil contractors, municipalities, etc.) project stake holders in the development and construction of the alignments and transmission system. This is a leadership role, so the Lead Engineer is also responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing, educating, and directing the work performed by other direct report Engineers and a Designer. 

Essential Functions:  

  • Support of the design of underground transmission lines at each phase of development including, but not limited to, the following tasks: 

  • Underground transmission line routing design 

  • Review surveys, test pits, and geotechnical data 

  • Performing cable pulling calculations using Pull Planner 

  • Completing thermal ratings analyses using Cymcap 

  • Completing sheath bonding, impedance, and other electric system design calculations 

  • Providing construction and record drawing development support 

  • Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; approves time and conducts performance reviews. Assigns, prioritizes, and directs work performed by at least 4 FTE Engineers and at least 1 Designer. 

  • 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 underground transmission line design activities over a multi-year horizon and for ongoing projects. 

  • Ensures that the design and specification of additions, modifications, and replacements to the transmission system, and the preparation of system electrical permits and related customer notifications, are completed accurately and on time. 

  • Coordinates schedules and deliverables with the project teams. 

  • Manages contractors onboarded by the department to perform external engineering functions. 

  • Collaborates with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork. 

  • Support the regulatory process to obtain state permits for transmission line projects, including the development of petitions and testifying in hearings. 

  • 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. 

Qualifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail.  

  • Working knowledge of standard office computer software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, etc.). 

  • Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., AEIC, ICEA, CIGRE, IEEE) is preferred. 

  • Knowledge of Cymcap or USAmp and Pull Planner preferred.  

  • Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations and translate technical information into terms that are meaningful to the audience. 

  • Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. 

Education:

  • Requires a BS Engineering or BS Engineering Technology 

  • An electrical/civil/mechanical engineering degree is preferred.  

  • An advanced degree in Engineering or Business Administration is preferred. 

Experience:    

  • A minimum of eight (8) years of experience is required, with at least five (5) of those being in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of underground transmission.  

  • Experience in the electric utility industry strongly preferred.  

  • Supervisory experience preferred. 

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The annual salary range for this position is $137,310.00 - $152,570.00, 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 – a valid driver’s license is required. 

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. 

#engajd 

#LI-Hybrid

#LI-SA1

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.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

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. 

Apply

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