Engineer, Substation Engineering (Hybrid) at Eversource Energy

Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, Energy, Electric PowerIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
Minimum of three (3) years of Substation Engineering, Power Systems, or related electric utility experience
Familiarity with substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, reclosers, capacitor banks and associated controls, instrument transformers, reactors, switches, and batteries
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
Ability to organize engineering projects, work to a schedule and follow-to-completion
Ability to communicate effectively to lead a multi-disciplinary engineering and design team
Ability to use computers effectively
Availability to work emergency restoration assignments as required
Availability to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary

Responsibilities

Perform engineering assignments in support of electric substation construction projects for Transmission and Distribution
Develop requirements defining the concept, scope, need and engineering & design aspects of substation projects
Support the preparation of project cost estimates and schedules
Support the preparation of capital project budget and authorization documents
Conduct engineering studies involving substation equipment and materials
Fill the role of project engineer providing electrical discipline leadership, including interdisciplinary coordination, and scheduling of engineering activities
Collaborate with other Engineering disciplines to ensure consistency and teamwork
Act as a technical leader and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures on complex projects
Prioritize project work for several projects occurring concurrently under budget and time constraints
Develop and approve project scopes, engineering designs, details, material ordering, and cost estimates, as necessary
Hire contract engineering firms and monitor progress and performance (development of engineering scope of work, review of submittals, and approval of invoices)
Collaborate with Design and Drafting group to prepare, review and issue engineering drawings in support of projects
Collaborate with other departments such as System Planning, Distributed Energy Resources, Asset Management, Project Management, Project Scheduling, Siting and Permitting, and Plant Accounting, to support project planning, technical and financial approvals, scheduling, regulatory submittals and interrogatories, and project closeout
Develop expertise as a Subject Matter Expert for one or more substation equipment categories, including development and update of standard specifications, review of maintenance practices, participation in equipment failure analysis
Develop and update equipment specifications
Participate in equipment RFP process
Review/approve manufacturers’ drawings and documentation

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Substation EngineeringElectrical EngineeringProject EngineeringCost EstimationProject SchedulingEngineering DesignMaterial OrderingContract ManagementEngineering DrawingsInterdisciplinary CoordinationTransmission EngineeringDistribution Engineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Engineer, Substation Engineering position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote role, and what are the location requirements?

This is a hybrid role with the first three months requiring full time in the office.

What qualifications and experience are required for this position?

A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology is required, along with a minimum of three years of Substation Engineering, Power Systems, or related electrical experience.

What does the team collaboration look like in this role?

The role involves collaborating with other engineering disciplines, the Design and Drafting group, and departments like System Planning, Distributed Energy Resources, Asset Management, Project Management, and more to ensure consistency, teamwork, and project success.

What makes a strong candidate for this substation engineering role?

Strong candidates will have the ability to organize projects, meet schedules, communicate effectively to lead multi-disciplinary teams, prioritize work under budget and time constraints, and develop expertise as a Subject Matter Expert in substation equipment.