Project Engineer, Gas Policy & Compliance

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment will not be considered.

About the Role

Participates in the planning, development, scheduling and performance of engineering assignments related to new and existing pipeline safety regulations in CT, MA and at the federal level. The Project Engineer supports operations and maintenance procedures, applies engineering concepts to develop data processing methodologies, and troubleshoots/analyzes system disturbances with stakeholders. Additionally, this role supports activities associated with the roll-out of new and revised regulations in MA and CT, including impact analysis and implementation planning, and aids in the completion of general day-to-day tasks of the Policy & Compliance team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain company standards to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and codes.
• Coordinate resources required to complete processes or projects.
• Monitor regulatory updates and communicate changes to key stakeholders, ensuring proactive response to evolving requirements.
• Monitor and track industry best practices and emerging trends in regulatory compliance to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead implementation of new compliance initiatives resulting from new gas regulations, as directed.
• Provide necessary details to training organizations to ensure understanding and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to interpret and apply regulatory requirements accurately.
• Deliver superior service to internal and external customers in a reliable, attentive, courteous, quality, proactive, and timely manner.
• Develop positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Support the company’s goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
• Assist in gas distribution system restoration efforts during emergencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related engineering experience.
• Gas experience is a plus.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignments as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA, CT, and NH as necessary.
• Understanding of Operator Qualification Programs and associated training is considered a plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of gas distribution construction and maintenance work practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable governmental codes and regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with MS Office.
• Ability to calculate, compare, perform technical writing, edit, plan, evaluate, interpret, organize, consult, analyze, design, document, specify, coordinate, implement, and present.
• Ability to work in an environment requiring the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, meeting deadlines under pressure, and involving significant business commitments.

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 and accountability.

Pay

This position offers an annual salary range of $116,370.00 - $129,300.00 and is eligible for a potential incentive.

Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. For an overview of benefits, visit the careers site.

This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if currently in a non-safety-sensitive position. Employees in this role are subject to random drug testing, and a positive drug test will result in disciplinary action.