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About the Role

Lead Engineer is responsible for the development, expansion, planning, design, maintenance, and operation of the system and its equipment to meet organizational objectives. This role coordinates the evaluation of system failures and resolutions, providing support to operations for unplanned maintenance. The position ensures transmission and distribution systems are designed to high quality standards for safe, reliable, and environmentally sound electric service. It shares accountability for the strategy, development, and design of the organization’s Life Cycle Plan and supervises, assigns, prioritizes, and directs the work of other Engineers and staff.

Responsibilities

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, including reliability analysis, trending of system events, and monitoring of equipment condition.
Responsible for the development, justification, and approval of Life Cycle Plan activities over a multi-year horizon and for ongoing projects.
Ensures accurate and timely completion of design and specification for additions, modifications, and replacements to transmission and distribution systems, including preparation of system electrical permits and customer notifications.
Responsible for the development of preliminary engineering designs and necessary details.
Collaborates with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
Provides technical support and direction to operating areas regarding 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.
Assumes the role of the Manager as required.
Assists with storm duty and other major events.
Responds to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs, which may include assisting during an emergency outside of normal responsibilities, work hours, and location.

Requirements

Minimum of eight (8) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Requires a valid driver’s license.

Skills

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.
Calculating
Comparing
Technical writing
Editing
Planning
Evaluating
Interpreting
Organizing
Consulting
Analyzing
Designing
Documenting
Specifying
Coordinating
Implementing
Presenting

Location

MA/CT/NH

Work Type

Hybrid
Regular

Experience Level

Lead Engineer

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Salary/Compensations

$145,670.00-$161,860.00

Benefits

Competitive total rewards program
Overview of benefits programs available on careers site
Eligible for a potential incentive

About the Company

Eversource Energy is committed to providing safe, reliable, and environmentally sound electric service.
The organization focuses on the strategy, development, and design of a comprehensive long-term plan for the transmission/distribution system.

Equal Opportunity

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor.