Associate Engineer, Transmission Line (Hybrid) at Eversource Energy

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, Energy, Power TransmissionIndustries

Requirements

Knowledge of Transmission Line & Engineering civil, structural and electrical concepts
Familiarity with Transmission Line Construction techniques
Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the Massachusetts DPU Code (per Chapter 220, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Regulations Section 125)
Knowledge of the guidance in AISC Steel Manual, ACI Building Code and Commentary
Familiarity with PLS-CADD and its associated suite of software products, Microsoft Office, Sag10, L-Pile, MathCAD
A combination of strong technical knowledge and business acumen
Understanding of the Federal and New England regulatory environment

Responsibilities

Support rapid scoping of Eversource Transmission line modifications and upgrades by reading system impact studies, reviewing site plans, and evaluating existing records
Support Eversource strategic development projects requiring Transmission line upgrades or modifications
Perform design and analysis of overhead transmission lines, design of line supporting structures, foundation designs, and clearance evaluations
Develop documentation for regulatory and siting agencies (including drawings, reports, interrogatory responses, etc.)
Represent Transmission Line and Civil Engineering (TL&CE) in industry, legal and regulatory proceedings
Support in drafting documents for project initiation including estimates, project justifications, scopes, full project initiation submittals, drawings, and photographs
Coordinate with Eversource Substation Engineering, Interconnections, generation developers, and other stakeholders to produce consistent and constructible interconnection designs
Support conceptual and preliminary design of overhead transmission line upgrades or modifications using PLS-CADD and associated software
Develop and oversee design details, specifications, material lists, and drawing packages for procurement and construction
Support documentation of newly constructed or modified Transmission Line facilities
Support maintenance and operation of Transmission Line facilities with engineering analysis
Review external uses of Eversource rights-of-way against Eversource Standards
Analyze field data on Transmission Line Assets and provide technical guidance on replacement/remediation
Assist other Eversource organizations (e.g., Plant Accounting, Transmission Asset Management, Real Estate, Legal, Regulatory Policy & Planning, Governmental Affairs, Customer Service) with information and guidance on transmission facilities
Support revisions and development of Eversource Transmission Line design, construction, and maintenance standards in accordance with NESC, ISO New England documents, and other regulations

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Overhead Transmission Line DesignLine Supporting Structures DesignFoundation DesignClearance EvaluationsRegulatory DocumentationProject ScopingSystem Impact StudiesTransmission Line Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Associate Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this position remote or hybrid, and where is it located?

The position is hybrid, as indicated by the job title, but specific location details are not provided.

What key skills are required for this role?

Key skills include using PLS-CADD and associated software for overhead transmission line design, analyzing engineering data from system impact studies, site plans, and computer models, and developing documentation for regulatory agencies.

What does the team structure look like for this position?

This position reports to the CT/WMA Massachusetts Overhead Lead Engineer of Transmission Line & Civil Engineering.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates will have familiarity with transmission line design, analysis, and software like PLS-CADD, experience reviewing system impact studies and site plans, and ability to coordinate with stakeholders for interconnection projects.