Supervisor, Substation Design and Drafting (Hybrid Schedule)

09/04/2025

Locations: Westwood, Massachusetts

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.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Eversource will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

This position has the responsibility for planning, coordinating and managing activities related to the design and documentation associated with new transmission & distribution substations, and the modification and expansion of existing distribution substations.  Supervises the work activities of personnel assigned to the Substation Design unit. Ensures projects undertaken are in accordance with Eversource Design and Application Standards and ensures that the design work of the Substation Design Unit is in compliance with safety, budget and schedule requirements.

Essential Functions: 

• Supervises, coaches, develops and reviews performance of Design and Drafting staff.  Supervises, assigns, prioritizes and directs work performed by at least 2 FTE Design and/or Drafting staff.

• Oversees outside CAD Consultant to implement automated CAD features for improved drawings and drawing development.

• Advances the latest available CAD capabilities across operating companies.

• Develops detailed electrical design criteria for specific design projects in conjunction with substation project engineering.

• Oversees the application of established design standards, procedures and criteria.  Approves all drawings and other documentation prepared by the Substation Design unit for assigned projects. Approves purchase requisitions for materials and equipment required for assigned projects. Approves design solutions to operating and maintenance problems.

• Supervises the preparation of or prepares detailed schedules and man-day estimates for assigned substation design projects.

• Supervises the development of conceptual designs for potential substation projects.

• Supervises the development of designs and drawings for additions or modifications to existing transmission, bulk supply and distribution substations.

• Supervises the development of design sketches of yard and equipment layouts, wiring and interconnection diagrams, groundings, and other schemes for substation additions or modifications.

• Ensures that technical calculations in support of substation designs are accurate and complete.

• Supervises the writing of technical specifications involving substation project materials and equipment.

• Supervises the preparation of purchase requisitions for materials and equipment required for substation projects.

• Provides direction to and evaluates the performance of outside contractors and vendors providing substation equipment and design services.

• Works with other system areas in the planning, project management, coordination and monitoring of schedule and equipment requirements.

• Ensures technical data is made available to appropriate personnel for feasibility studies involving new or modified substation projects.

• Actively supports storm and/or emergency restoration assignments.

• Manages the drawing field mark-ups and as built process for minimizing back log.

• Supervise and support document control, form control and drawing production process and have working familiarity with the ADEPT Library.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Working familiarity with CAD tools & drafting techniques 

• Working familiarity with the ADEPT library

• Appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide employees, with the ability to modify employee behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and unforeseen priorities

• Ability to multi-task

• Demonstrated high standards of professional and technical competence

• Complete and thorough knowledge of technical skills including system-wide application

Education:

• Associate’s degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering major preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is desirable

Experience:   

• Ten years of related direct engineering or design experience in substations, distribution and/or transmission engineering or operation

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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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:

$110,660.00-$122,960.00

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 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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