Eversource Energy

Lead Engineer, Substation Technical Engineering (Hybrid)

Westwood, MA

Full-time

$141,440-$157,150

About This Job

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

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.

Essential Functions:

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Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; May be required to approve time.

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Assigns, prioritizes and directs work performed by Union Engineers.

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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.

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Responsible for the development, justification and approval of the Life Cycle Plan activities over a multi-year horizon and for ongoing projects

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

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Responsible for the review of preliminary engineering designs and the details, as necessary.

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Collaborates with other Engineers within the Engineering Organization to ensure the success of projects.

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Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations.

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Accountable for root-cause analysis, development and implementation of corrective actions.

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Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system.

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Responsible to provide input for the development of standards and procedures for design, operation and maintenance.

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Assumes the role of the Manager as required

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

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

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

Education:

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Requires a BS Engineering or BS Engineering Technology

Experience:

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Minimum of 8 years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry.

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Supervisory experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

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Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

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

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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:

$141,440.00-$157,150.00

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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