Lead Engineer; Hybrid

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

We have an exciting role to join the Distribution Engineering Team. The Lead Engineer supervises represented engineers and is responsible for managing needed increases in capacity, developing capital plan projects, improving system reliability, and playing a lead role in ERP response.

This position has shared responsibility for optimizing the cost and performance of the assets of the transmission/distribution system. The Lead Engineer is responsible for the strategic development, expansion, planning, design, maintenance and operation of the system and its equipment to meet the mission and objectives of the organization. In addition, this position coordinates the evaluation of system failures and the appropriate resolutions to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance.

It 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. The role supervises, assigns, prioritizes and directs the work performed by other engineers and may be situated in various service centers or centralized with accountability for component assets. On‑call responsibilities may be required.

• Manages, coaches, develops and reviews performance of engineers and other staff.
• Develops infrastructure strategy, operating philosophy and technical basis for asset renewal decisions.
• Works closely with System Planning on process integration (Bulk Power Substations).
• Responsible for the cost and performance of certain assets on the system, including reliability analysis and trending of system events and monitoring of equipment condition.
• Develops, justifies and authorizes Life Cycle Plan activities over a multi-year horizon and manages ongoing activities.
• Develops and manages a preventive maintenance optimization program.
• Prepares preliminary engineering designs and details as necessary.
• Coordinates and prioritizes Life Cycle Plan work within each service area and across Electric Operations and participates in the work scheduling process.
• 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.
• Accounts for root‑cause analysis, development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Works closely with Investment Planning on project justification and financial rationing.
• Evaluates and selects technology and equipment for the system.
• Develops standards and procedures for design, operation and maintenance.
• Assumes the role of Project Manager as required.

Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.

Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry. Supervisory experience preferred.

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• Must be available for emergency restoration assignments as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment requiring sitting, standing, walking and occasional stair climbing.
• Job may require traveling to operating districts and companies within and outside the state.
• Hybrid work schedule is supported. Employees may be required to work up to five days in the office if needed.

• 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.

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $–$.

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Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment, which may involve work outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action 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.

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