Senior Engineering Designer, Electrical Projects; Hybrid

Senior Engineering Designer, Electrical Projects (Hybrid Schedule)

03/31/2026

Locations:
Springfield, Massachusetts

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.).

Please note:

This position is represented by a union, and the initial union contract is currently being negotiated. All terms and conditions of the position, including salary, are subject to negotiation and may change.

Role and Scope of Position:

Plans, coordinates, and monitors performance of project design activities for Distribution Engineering.

Directly responsible for the design of multiple and/or large complex overhead and underground electric

distribution projects. Design projects include line relocations to facilitate state and municipal roadway

relocations and bridge reconstruction, third party attachment and build out, reliability and obsolescence

improvements and replacements and yearly capital plan and programming. Acts as an official company

representative to internal work forces and external contractors engaged in the construction of distribution

facilities. The incumbent will be responsible for project budget and performance tracking.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for project management to ensure complex work is completed on time; designs,

plans, allocates and coordinates all resources relevant to a project, including budget, staffing

and materials; identifies and monitors projects requiring performance improvements and

recommends adjustments to keep on track.

Responsible for project design including material coordination, local, state and

environmental permitting, rights, easements and petitions.

Interfaces with appropriate departments to ensure the proper design and efficient

construction of distribution projects.

Establishes a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish goals; plans proper

assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources.

Serves as liaison with internal and external customers (i.e., company employees,

customers, town/city and state officials); anticipates customer needs; gives high priority to

customer satisfaction; communicates Eversource's requirements for electric service

installation.

* Recommends changes to construction methods, standards, and the electric system.

Designs layouts for Electric Reliability, Underground Network, System Automation, Target

Equipment, Voltage Conversions, State Highway and Municipal projects, service additions

and changes to the Company electric system using Company approved standards and

policies. Performs technical calculations and prepares work orders as assigned.

Designs, negotiates, and coordinates the installation of residential, commercial, and

industrial services including the preparation of cost estimates, work orders, and written

service agreements. Works with others (e.g. Supervisors, Engineers, etc.) to prepare work

orders for larger commercial and industrial service installations. New Hampshire only.

Participates in weekly AWC Planning and Scheduling meetings to coordinate project

requirements for both customer and annual projects job types with the Resource Planner

and the local scheduler.

* Monitors and guides work group in achieving established department and corporate goals.

* May assist with training and mentoring Designers at all levels.

Occasionally acts on behalf of the Field Design Supervisor in their absence or as needed;

may review/approve work from designers/technicians.

* Other related duties as assigned.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/

Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and codes (National Electric Safety Code) and

design construction standards and regulations

* Working Knowledge of construction methods and procedures. Knowledge of energy

delivery power systems.

* The ability to supervise, coach and motivate…