Project Engineering Designer I - (Hybrid Schedule), ESPD, MA

Job Title

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

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 coordination of materials, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders for local, state and environmental permitting, rights, easements and petitions in accordance with company processes, policies and standards.
• Performs field visits and site assessments to verify existing conditions and support accurate design development.
• 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.
• Performs detailed overhead and underground electric distribution design, including preparation of drawings, calculations, material requirements and work packages, in accordance with company standards.

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 other Designers. Can assist with emergent work as needed. Other related duties as assigned.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/

Licenses/Certifications:

• 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 learn and utilize available information technologies
• Understanding of pole loading analysis, including the ability to interpret and validate results using tools such as Pole Foreman.
• Has achieved technical and professional skills/knowledge in job-related areas
• Keep abreast of current trends and developments in area(s) of expertise
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of National Electric Code

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or comparable field of study plus successful completion of TMP or bachelor's degree in engineering or comparable field of study plus five (5) years of related experience
• OR Eight (8) years of the equivalent in combined education and related experience.

Licenses &

Certifications:

• Must hold a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Electrical License preferred

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• Position requires work in an office environment, at customer locations, on construction sites and in the field opening various electrical equipment.
• Requires the use of company provided PPE (Personal Protective Equipment.

Bargaining unit employees within the Grey Book with contractual rights to this position will be given first consideration. The salary range for this position starts at $59.61 an hour and progresses in accordance with the union contract. Please visit our career site for an overview of benefits.

Please include a resume with your application.

Emergency Response:

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. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement:

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.

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