Lead Engineer, Distribution Engineering (Hybrid) at Eversource Energy

Hadley, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • No immigration sponsorship required (applicants needing sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, OPT, etc., should not apply)
  • Ability to work hybrid schedule: at least three days in office (including Tuesdays and Wednesdays), with flexibility for up to five days based on needs, emergencies, training, or policy changes
  • Supervise at least 2 FTE Engineers or 1 FTE Engineer and 1 FTE Designer

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, coach, and develop engineers; approve time and conduct performance reviews
  • Assign, prioritize, and direct work performed by engineers and staff
  • Develop, expand, plan, design, maintain, and operate the transmission and distribution system and equipment to meet organizational objectives and provide safe, reliable, competitively priced, and environmentally sound service
  • Coordinate evaluation of system failures and provide resolutions to support operations on unplanned maintenance
  • Share accountability with peers in strategy, development, and design of the organization’s Life Cycle Plan
  • Ensure designs and specifications for system additions, modifications, replacements, electrical permits, and customer notifications are accurate and on time
  • Develop preliminary engineering designs and details as necessary
  • Collaborate with other engineers to ensure consistency and teamwork
  • Provide technical support and direction to operating areas on system priorities, engineering guidelines, and decisions during normal and emergency situations
  • Conduct root-cause analysis, develop, and implement corrective actions
  • Evaluate and select technology and equipment for the system
  • Develop standards and procedures
  • Manage cost and performance of certain system assets, including reliability analysis, trending of system events, and equipment condition monitoring
  • Develop, justify, and approve Life Cycle Plan activities over multi-year horizons and ongoing projects

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Distribution EngineeringTransmission SystemsPower System PlanningElectrical DesignSystem MaintenanceRenewable Energy IntegrationEngineering SupervisionLife Cycle Planning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this position?

This is a hybrid role requiring employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed for emergencies, training, or other business needs.

What are the main responsibilities of the Lead Engineer?

The role involves supervising, coaching, and developing engineers, assigning and directing work for at least 2 FTE Engineers or 1 FTE Engineer and 1 FTE Designer, and handling the development, planning, design, maintenance, and operation of the distribution system.

What supervisory duties does this position include?

The position requires supervising, coaching, and developing engineers, approving time, conducting performance reviews, and directing the work of at least 2 FTE Engineers or 1 FTE Engineer and 1 FTE Designer.

Does Eversource offer immigration sponsorship for this role?

No, Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position, and applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future should not apply.

What is the focus of the Distribution Engineering department?

The department handles strategic development, expansion, planning, design, maintenance, and operation of the distribution system to provide reliable service, improve operations through technical solutions and modernization, integrate renewable energy, and resolve system failures.

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