Lead Engineer-Underground 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 Lead Engineer is responsible for the development, expansion, planning and design of the underground transmission system and its equipment to meet the mission and objectives of the organization. In addition, this position assists with engineering input on maintenance and operation initiatives as well as the evaluation of system failures and the appropriate resolutions, providing support during unplanned outages. The Lead Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the Eversource transmission system is designed to internal and industry standards that provide customers with safe, reliable, competitively priced, and environmentally sound electric service.

This position requires strong communication with other internal stakeholders (e.g., asset management, project management, siting, real estate, substation engineering) and external stakeholders (e.g., engineering vendors, cable manufacturers, civil contractors, municipalities). This is a leadership role, so the Lead Engineer is also responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing, educating, and directing the work performed by other direct-report Engineers.

• Support the design of underground transmission lines at each phase of development, including routing design, review of surveys, cable pulling calculations, thermal rating analyses, and related electric system design calculations.
• Supervise, coach, and develop engineers; approve time and conduct performance reviews.
• Assign, prioritize, and direct work performed by at least 3 FTE engineers.
• Responsible for the cost and performance of certain assets on the system, including reliability analysis, trending of system events and monitoring of equipment condition.
• Develop, justify, and approve underground transmission line design activities over a multi‑year horizon and for ongoing projects.
• Ensure design and specification of additions, modifications, and replacements to the transmission system, and prepare system electrical permits and related customer notifications accurately and on time.
• Coordinate schedules and deliverables with project teams.
• Manage contractors onboarded by the department to perform external engineering functions.
• Collaborate with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Support regulatory processes to obtain state permits for transmission line projects, including development of petitions and testifying in hearings.
• Provide technical support and direction to operating areas regarding system priorities, engineering guidelines, and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations.
• Accountable for root‑cause analysis, development, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Evaluate and select technology and equipment for the system.
• Develop standards and procedures for design, operation, and maintenance.
• Assume the role of the Manager as required.

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of standard office computer software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, etc.).
• Knowledge of industry standards (AEIC, ICEA, CIGRE, IEEE) is preferred.
• Knowledge of Cymcap and Pull Planner preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations and translate technical information into terms that are meaningful to the audience.
• Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

Education:

• BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Electrical/Civil/Mechanical engineering degree preferred.
• Advanced degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience, with at least five…