Field Engineering Designer 1 (Hybrid) at Eversource Energy

Newtown, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Energy, UtilitiesIndustries

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or related field, or High School diploma or equivalent and one year of formal technical training
Four to Six (4-6) years of related electrical distribution experience
Sound knowledge of electrical distribution systems and construction standards and techniques
Safety awareness to continually demonstrate safety is required for successful completion of all work assignments
Negotiation skills - effective exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain all parties' support and acceptance
Teamwork (Cooperation) - active participation in, and facilitation of, team effectiveness; taking actions that demonstrate consideration for the feelings and needs of others; being aware of the effect of one’s behavior on others
Judgment (Problem Solution) - committing to an action after developing alternative courses of action that are based on logical assumptions and factual information and that take into consideration resources

Responsibilities

Maintains and builds customer relationships by ensuring customer requests are met in a timely fashion
Designs layouts for service additions and changes to the Company electric system using Company approved standards and policies
Performs technical calculations and prepares work orders as assigned
Communicates internally and externally the Company requirements for electric service installation
Designs, negotiates, and coordinates the installation of residential, commercial, and industrial services including the preparation of cost estimates, work orders, and written service agreements
Works with others (e.g. Supervisors, Sr. Consultants, Engineers) to prepare work orders for larger commercial and industrial service installations
Prepares easement documents and private property permits as required for services and extensions on private property
Designs, negotiates and coordinates the relocation of overhead and underground facilities, including the preparation of work orders and cost estimates as assigned
Recommends designs and coordinates installation of residential streetlights
Prepares work orders for the installation of security lighting and unmetered services for customers
Prepares residential or commercial contracts as assigned
Performs analysis/assistance in emergency restoration in the facilitation of restoration efforts. Expected to work beyond regular business hours as required
Determines detail design, applicable fees, easement requirements, permitting requirements and locations for service requests
Uses independent judgment and discretion in applying appropriate Engineering Standards and appropriate Business Policies
Is on the alert for unsafe acts or conditions while traveling within the work areas and reacts accordingly