Lead Engineer, Commissioning (Hybrid) at Eversource Energy

Westwood, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline (Master’s in Electrical Engineering preferred)
Minimum of eight (8) years in utility distribution/transmission engineering
Electrical engineering knowledge with a focus on substation project testing and commissioning
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) commissioning and troubleshooting knowledge (SME and industry leader level, with ability to train others)
Valid CT/MA driver’s license

Responsibilities

Develop and implement plans and procedures for testing and commissioning highly complex transmission and distribution substation projects, with focus on safety and eliminating issues/errors
Commission substation equipment (e.g., breakers, transformers) and overall project commissioning including controls, systems, relays, metering
Work closely with Station Operations, Field Engineering, and Protection & Controls Engineering on project test and commissioning plans
Ensure complex substation projects (focus on BESS) are tested and commissioned per industry and Eversource standards, emphasizing safety and system reliability
Assist in developing standards and procedures for substation project test and commissioning
Collaborate with engineers within Engineering for consistency and teamwork
Perform root-cause analysis, develop and implement corrective actions for project commissioning
Manage, coach, develop, and review performance of engineers and other staff
Supervise, assign, prioritize, and direct work of other engineers and direct reports (administratively and/or functionally)
Optimize cost and performance of transmission/distribution system assets, including reliability analysis, trending of system events, and equipment condition monitoring
Coordinate evaluation of system failures and resolutions to support operations on unplanned maintenance
Share accountability in strategy, development, and design of the organization’s Life Cycle Plan
Develop and manage a preventive maintenance optimization program
Provide technical support and direction to operating areas on system priorities, engineering guidelines, and operating decisions (normal and emergency situations)
Work closely with Investment Planning on project justification and financial rationing
Evaluate and select technology and equipment for the system
Develop standards and procedures for design, operation, and maintenance
Assume role of Project Manager, as required
May require on-call responsibilities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Substation CommissioningBESS CommissioningBattery Energy Storage SystemsRelaysMeteringTransformersCircuit BreakersProtection EngineeringControls EngineeringTroubleshootingSystem Reliability

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote or hybrid role?

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

What key expertise is required for this position?

The role requires Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) commissioning and troubleshooting knowledge, positioning the candidate as a subject matter expert (SME) and industry leader in BESS capable of training others, along with experience in substation testing and commissioning.

What supervisory responsibilities does this role involve?

The position includes supervising, assigning, prioritizing, and directing the work of other engineers, as well as managing, coaching, developing, and reviewing performance of engineers and other staff.

What does the company culture emphasize in this role?

The role emphasizes collaboration with other engineers to ensure consistency and teamwork, a strong focus on safety, system reliability, and working closely with teams like Station Operations, Field Engineering, and Protection & Controls Engineering.

What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Engineer role?

A strong candidate will be an SME and industry leader in BESS commissioning and troubleshooting with the ability to train others, have deep experience in complex substation project testing and commissioning, and demonstrate leadership in supervising engineers while prioritizing safety and reliability.