Supervisor, Substation Design and Drafting (Hybrid Schedule) 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

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 (including Tuesdays and Wednesdays), with flexibility up to five days based on needs, emergencies, training, or policy changes
Working familiarity with CAD tools
Supervises at least 2 FTE Design and/or Drafting staff

Responsibilities

Supervises, coaches, develops, and reviews performance of Design and Drafting staff
Supervises, assigns, prioritizes, and directs work performed by Design and/or Drafting staff
Oversees outside CAD Consultant to implement automated CAD features for improved drawings and drawing development
Advances the latest available CAD capabilities across operating companies
Develops detailed electrical design criteria for specific design projects in conjunction with substation project engineering
Oversees the application of established design standards, procedures, and criteria
Approves all drawings and other documentation prepared by the Substation Design unit for assigned projects
Approves purchase requisitions for materials and equipment required for assigned projects
Approves design solutions to operating and maintenance problems
Supervises the preparation of or prepares detailed schedules and man-day estimates for assigned substation design projects
Supervises the development of conceptual designs for potential substation projects
Supervises the development of designs and drawings for additions or modifications to existing transmission, bulk supply, and distribution substations
Supervises the development of design sketches of yard and equipment layouts, wiring and interconnection diagrams, groundings, and other schemes for substation additions or modifications
Ensures that technical calculations in support of substation designs are accurate and complete
Supervises the writing of technical specifications involving substation project materials and equipment
Supervises the preparation of purchase requisitions for materials and equipment required for substation projects
Provides direction to and evaluates the performance of outside contractors and vendors providing substation equipment and design services
Works with other system areas in the planning, project management, coordination, and monitoring of schedule and equipment requirements
Ensures technical data is made available to appropriate personnel for feasibility studies involving new or modified substation projects
Actively supports storm and/or emergency restoration assignments
Manages the drawing field mark-ups and as-built process for minimizing backlog
Supervises and supports document control, form control, and drawing production process with working familiarity with the ADEPT Library
Ensures projects are in accordance with Eversource Design and Application Standards and in compliance with safety, budget, and schedule requirements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CADSubstation DesignDraftingElectrical DesignTransmission SubstationsDistribution SubstationsProject Coordination

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this position?

This role offers a hybrid schedule 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 key responsibilities of this supervisor role?

The role involves supervising, coaching, and developing Design and Drafting staff, overseeing CAD consultants, developing electrical design criteria, approving drawings and requisitions, and ensuring compliance with design standards, safety, budget, and schedule requirements.

What supervisory experience is required for this position?

The role requires supervising at least 2 FTE Design and/or Drafting staff, including assigning, prioritizing, directing work, coaching, developing, and reviewing performance.

What technical skills are needed for this substation design supervisor role?

Proficiency in CAD capabilities, electrical design criteria development, substation design including yard layouts, wiring diagrams, groundings, and ensuring accurate technical calculations is required.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates will have experience supervising design and drafting teams in substation projects, expertise in CAD and electrical design standards, and the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and compliance for transmission and distribution substations.