Lead Engineer, Substation Design (Hybrid Schedule)

Role and Scope of Position

The Lead Engineer is responsible for the development, expansion, planning, design, maintenance and operation of the system and its equipment to meet the mission and objectives of the organization. They coordinate the evaluation of system failures and appropriate resolutions to support operations on unplanned maintenance. They ensure the Eversource transmission and distribution systems are designed to high quality standards providing safe, reliable, competitively priced and environmentally sound electric service.

Essential Functions

• Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; approves time and conducts performance reviews.
• Assigns, prioritizes and directs work performed by at least 2 FTE Engineers.
• 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 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 the 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.
• Absorbs the role of the Manager as required.
• Assists with storm duty and any other major events.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications

• Technical Knowledge/Skill: Knowledge of utility power systems is preferred. Ability to independently develop, present and execute new projects through collaborations with other departments. Familiarity with power related software is preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: None

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignments 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.
• Depending on the specific nature of the engineering role, position may require occasional to significant travel by car.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Problem Solving & Complexity

• Work includes calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting.
• This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.

Competencies

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits

• Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.
• The annual salary range for this position is: $145,670.00-$161,860.00.
• This position is eligible for a potential incentive.