Associate Engineer, Transmission Line; Hybrid

Position: Associate Engineer, Transmission Line (Hybrid)

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.).

The Associate Engineer will support rapid scoping of Eversource Transmission Line modifications and upgrades required by proposed third party generation projects. To scope a project, the successful candidate will read system impact studies provided by ISO New England, review site plans provided by the interconnecting party, and review existing Eversource computer models, inspection photographs, drawings and other records in order to evaluate required system modifications.

The successful candidate may also function in a similar role in support of Eversource strategic development projects requiring Transmission line upgrades or modifications.

Some exposure to the design, construction, maintenance and operation of Transmission Lines on the Eversource System in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts (CT/WMA) will be given. This will build familiarity with design codes, theories, and the relevant software packages. Specific duties include: design and analysis of overhead transmission lines, design of line supporting structures, foundation designs, clearance evaluations, development of documentation for regulatory and siting agencies (including drawings, reports, interrogatory responses, etc.),

representation of Transmission Line and Civil Engineering (TL&CE) in industry, legal and regulatory proceedings, and other duties as required. This position will report to a CT/WMA Massachusetts Overhead Lead Engineer of Transmission Line & Civil Engineering.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics.

Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Support of Interconnection and Strategic Projects
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• Support in drafting documents for the initiation of projects including estimates, project justifications and scopes, full project initiation submittals, drawings, photographs, etc.
• Coordinate with Eversource Substation Engineering, Eversource Interconnections, generation developers and other stakeholders to produce consistent and constructible interconnection designs.
• Support of conceptual and preliminary design of overhead transmission line upgrades or modifications using PLS-CADD and associated software.
• Development and oversight of design details, specifications, material lists, drawing packages to be issued for procurement of transmission materials and construction of transmission facilities.
• Support the documentation of newly constructed or modified Transmission Line facilities.

Support of Maintenance and Operations groups at Eversource Energy
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• Support the maintenance and operation of Transmission Line facilities on the Eversource System with engineering analysis
• Review external uses of Eversource rights-of-way against Eversource Standards
• Analyze data from the field about the condition of Transmission Line Assets and provide technical guidance regarding replacement and/or remediation.
• Assist other organizations within Eversource with information and guidance regarding transmission facilities. These groups can include (but are not limited to):
  Plant Accounting, Transmission Asset Management, Real Estate, Legal, Regulatory Policy & Planning, Governmental Affairs, Customer Service, etc.
• Support Eversource…