Lead Engineer, Substation Design (Hybrid Schedule

Position: Lead Engineer, Substation Design (Hybrid Schedule)
Eversource will not offer immigration related sponsorship for this position  e g , H 1B, O 1, J 1, TN, E 3, etc     Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered

Role and Scope of Position:

Lead Engineer is responsible for the development, expansion, planning, design, maintenance and operation of the system and its equipment to meet the mission and objectives of the organization   In addition, this position coordinates the evaluation of system failures, and the appropriate resolutions, in order to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance   Responsible for ensuring that the Eversource transmission and distribution systems are designed to high quality standards that provide customers with safe, reliable, competitively priced and environmentally sound electric service  This position shares accountability with peers in the strategy, development, and design of the organization's Life Cycle Plan, a comprehensive long term plan for the transmission/distribution system   Responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing and directing the work performed by other Engineers and staff

Substation Engineering is responsible for working on substation design, maintenance, and support, optimizing the cost and performance of substation equipment on the transmission/distribution system  Substation Engineering also supports emergent and/or equipment failures, as necessary, to support operations

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* Essential Functions:

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* + Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; approves time and conducts performance reviews   Assigns, prioritizes and directs work performed by at least 2 FTE Engineers
+ Responsible for the cost and performance of certain assets on the system which may include reliability analysis and trending of system events and monitoring of equipment condition
+ Responsible for the development, justification and approval of the Life Cycle Plan activities over a multi year horizon and for ongoing projects
+ Ensures that the design and specification of additions, modifications and replacements to the transmission and distribution systems, and the preparation of system electrical permits and related customer notifications, are completed accurately and on time
+ Responsible for the development of preliminary engineering designs and the details, as necessary
+ Collaborates with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork
+ Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations
+ Accountable for root cause analysis, development and implementation of corrective actions
+ Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system
+ Responsible for the development of standards and procedures for design, operation and maintenance
+ Assumes the role of the Manager as required
+ Expected to assist with storm duty and any other major events

** Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/

Licenses/Certifications:

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* _Technical Knowledge/Skill:_

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

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Education:

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+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required

_Experience_ :

+ Minimum of eight  8  years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry   Supervisory experience preferred

_Licenses &

Certifications:

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+ None

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* Working Conditions:

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* + Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
+ Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
+ Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs are involved   Job can require traveling to operating districts and companies within and outside the state
+ Depending on the specific nature of the engineering role, position may require occasional to significant travel by car  A valid driver's license is required

** Problem Solving & Complexity:*
* + Work includes calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting   This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results

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* Competencies:

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* 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

** Compensation and Benefits:*
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