Lead Engineer

About the role

Lead Engineer is responsible for the development, expansion, planning, design, to meet the mission and objectives of the gas organization. This position coordinates the evaluation of system failures, and the appropriate resolutions, to provide support to gas operations on unplanned maintenance.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop engineers; approve time and conduct performance reviews
• Assign, prioritize and direct work performed by at least 2 FTE Engineers
• Direct external engineering technical and consulting resources in the development of the required designs, work scope and schedules
• Ensure that the Eversource gas transmission and distribution systems are designed to high quality standards that provide customers with safe, reliable, and environmentally sound gas service
• Share accountability with peers in the strategy, development, and design of the organization's Asset Family Plan, a comprehensive long-term plan for the transmission/distribution system
• Responsible for the cost and performance of certain assets on the system which may include reliability analysis and trending of system events and monitoring of equipment condition
• Responsible for the development, justification and approval of the Asset Family Plan activities over a multi-year horizon and for ongoing projects
• Ensure that the design and specification of additions, modifications and replacements to the transmission and distribution system, and the preparation of special gas permits and easements are completed accurately and on time
• Responsible for the development of preliminary and detailed engineering designs, as necessary
• Collaborate with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency across the organization
• Provide technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating and maintenance procedures and construction standards
• Accountable for root-cause analysis, development and implementation of Gas Engineering corrective actions
• Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system
• Support the development of standards and procedures for design, operation and maintenance, and emergency response
• Present scope and progress of projects, results of studies and new tools, equipment and procedures to Gas Business leadership
• Assume the role of the Manager as required

Qualifications

• BS Engineering
• Minimum of eight (8) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the gas utility industry
• Supervisory experience preferred

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of gas systems and components
• Knowledge of gas design standards and procedures
• Knowledge of all gas industry codes and standards
• Capability to effectively communicate ideas and direction, both written and orally

Working conditions

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs are involved
• Job can require traveling to operating districts, gas facilities and companies within and outside the state
• This is a Safety Sensitive position and subject to random drug testing

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $145,670.00 – $161,860.00. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.