Lead Engineer, Substation Design and Drafting (Hybrid Schedule) at Eversource Energy

Westwood, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Authorization to work in the United States (no sponsorship for work visas)
Ability to work at least three days in the office per week (including Tuesdays and Wednesdays), with flexibility for up to five days based on needs, emergencies, training, or policy changes
Bachelor’s degree (in relevant engineering field implied)
Knowledge of utility power systems preferred
Ability to independently develop, present, and execute new projects through collaborations with other departments
Familiarity with power related software preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; approves time and conducts performance reviews
Assigns, prioritizes, and directs work performed by at least 2 FTE Engineers or 1 FTE Engineer and 1 FTE Designer
Responsible for the cost and performance of certain assets on the system, including reliability analysis, trending of system events, and monitoring of equipment condition
Responsible for the development, justification, and approval of Life Cycle Plan activities over a multi-year horizon and for ongoing projects
Ensures that the design and specification of additions, modifications, and replacements to the transmission and distribution systems, and the preparation of system electrical permits and related customer notifications, are completed accurately and on time
Responsible for the development of preliminary engineering designs and details as necessary
Collaborates with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork
Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines, and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations
Accountable for root-cause analysis, development, and implementation of corrective actions
Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system
Responsible for the development of standards and procedures for design, operation, and maintenance
Assumes the role of the Manager as required
Expected to assist with storm duty and any other major events
Coordinates the evaluation of system failures and appropriate resolutions to support operations on unplanned maintenance
Works on substation design, maintenance, and support, optimizing the cost and performance of substation equipment on the transmission/distribution system
Supports emergent and/or equipment failures as necessary to support operations