Lead Engineer, Level 1, Substation Design Engineering; Hybrid

Lead Engineer, Level 1, Substation Design Engineering (Hybrid)

Location:

Westwood, MA

Employment type:

Full time
Annual Salary: $125,680 – $139,640

Work location:

On‑site (hybrid schedule)

About This Job Eversource will not offer immigration‑related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require sponsorship should not apply. The role is available to employees who can work up to five days in the office as needed.

The Lead Engineer, Level 1 is responsible for the development, expansion, planning, design, maintenance, and operation of the transmission and distribution system. Key duties include:

• Assigning, prioritizing, and directing work performed by outsourced engineering firms across the Tristate territory>
• Managing cost and performance of system assets, including reliability analysis and equipment condition monitoring.
• Developing, justifying, and approving Life Cycle Plan activities over a multi‑year horizon and ongoing projects.
• Ensuring design, specification, and permit preparation for system additions, modifications, and replacements are accurate and timely.
• Creating conceptual engineering designs and detailed documentation as needed.
• Collaborating with other engineers to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Mentoring and coaching other engineers; serving as a point of contact for escalations and leading team members.
• Providing technical support to operating areas for system priorities and engineering guidelines during normal and emergency situations.
• Accountable for root‑cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Evaluating and selecting technology and equipment for the system.
• Developing standards and procedures for design, operation, and maintenance.
• Designing interconnection of generation resources (solar, wind, fossil, nuclear, battery) into existing substations and constructing new substations through conceptual design.
• Upgrading substation equipment to enable connection of Distributed Generation Resources (DER) to the grid.
• Supporting principal engineers in preparing testimony and responses for rate cases and regulatory proceedings.
• Presenting project alternatives and scope details during Solution Design Committee (SDC) and Eversource Project Approval Committee (EPAC) meetings.
• Conducting engineering studies and completing non‑routine projects with minimal oversight.
• Assisting with storm duty and other major events as required.

• Knowledge of utility power systems preferred.
• Ability to independently develop, present, and execute new projects through collaborations with other departments.
• Familiarity with power‑related software preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) required.

Minimum of 5 to 8 years of substation engineering or related electric utility experience.

• Must be available for emergency restoration assignments.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• Position may require occasional to significant travel by car; a valid driver’s license is required.

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 experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.

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.