Lead Commissioning Engineer (Hybrid)

About the role

This position has the responsibility for the development and implementation of plans and procedures for the testing and commissioning of highly complex transmission and distribution substation projects. This position works closely with System Test and Protection & Controls Engineering in the development of project test and commissioning plans with a focus on ensuring safety and eliminating issues and errors during the commission process. This position is responsible for commissioning of substation equipment as individual units (breakers, transformers, etc.) as well as overall project commission including controls, systems, relays, metering, etc. This position also has shared responsibility for optimizing the cost and performance of the assets of the transmission/distribution system. In addition, this position coordinates the evaluation of system failures, and the appropriate resolutions, in order to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance. This position shares accountability with peers in the strategy, development, and design of the organization’s Life Cycle Plan, a comprehensive long-term plan for the transmission/distribution system. This position is responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing and directing the work performed by other engineers. This position may require on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring complex substation projects are tested and commissioned in accordance with industry and Eversource standards with a focus on safety and maintaining system reliability
• Assisting in the development of standards and procedures for the test and commissioning of substation projects
• Collaborating with Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork
• Accountable for root-cause analysis, development and implementation of corrective actions relating to project commissioning
• Managing, coaching, developing and reviewing performance of engineers and other staff
• Supervising, administratively and/or functionally, engineers and other direct reports, as assigned
• Providing technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline
• Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years in utility distribution/transmission engineering (in addition to the bachelor’s degree)
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid CT/MA driver’s license

Skills

• Technical Knowledge/Skill: Electrical engineering knowledge with a focus on substation project testing and commissioning
• Mental Aspects: Calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting
• Competencies: Build trusting relationships; Manage and develop people; Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration; Lead change; Communicate strategic vision; Create an engaged workforce; Focus on the customer; Take ownership & accountability

Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is: $140,650.00‑$156,280.00.

Schedule

Current guidelines require 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. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.