Associate Engineer, Substation Engineering (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking an Associate Engineer to support electric substation construction projects for Transmission and Distribution. You will define scope, assist in budget and schedules, and lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team through design and execution.

The role requires organizing projects, meeting schedules, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. A BS in Electrical Engineering and 0–3 years of related experience are preferred; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 0–3 years of substation engineering or related electric utility experience.
• Familiarity with substation equipment such as transformers, breakers, switchgear and controls.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Apply standard engineering techniques on complex substation projects and prioritize concurrent work.
• Develop and approve project scopes, designs, details, material orders and cost estimates.
• Hire and oversee contract engineering firms, review submittals, and approve invoices.
• Coordinate with design and drafting teams to prepare and review engineering drawings for projects.
• Support planning, budget approvals, regulatory submittals, and project closeout with multiple departments.

Skills

Substation engineering

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.

Job Description Summary:

This Associate Engineer will perform engineering assignments in support of electric substation construction projects for Transmission and Distribution. Duties include developing requirements defining the concept, scope, need and engineering & design aspects of substation projects, supporting the preparation of project cost estimates and schedules, supporting the preparation of capital project budget and authorization documents, and conducting engineering studies involving substation equipment and materials. The selected candidate must possess the ability to organize engineering projects, work to a schedule and follow-to-completion, communicate with others effectively to lead a multi-disciplinary engineering and design team for substation projects, and use computers effectively.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with other Engineering disciplines to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Applies standard engineering techniques and procedures on complex projects. Ability to prioritize project work for several projects occurring concurrently under budget and time constraints.
• Responsible for the development and approval of project scopes, engineering designs, details, material ordering, and cost estimates, as necessary.
• Responsible for hiring contract engineering firms and monitoring progress and performance (Development of engineering scope of work, review of submittals, and approval of invoices).
• Collaborates with other Engineers within the department to ensure consistency and teamwork including working closely with the Design and Drafting group to prepare, review and issue engineering drawings in support of projects.
• Collaborates with other departments such as System Planning, Distributed Energy Resources, Asset Management, Project Management, Project Scheduling, Siting and Permitting, and Plant Accounting, to support project planning, technical and financial approvals, scheduling, regulatory submittals and interrogatories, and project closeout.
• Develop expertise as a Subject Matter Expert for one or more substation equipment categories which will require development and update of standard specifications, review of maintenance practices, participation in equipment failure analysis, and other duties which require in depth knowledge of the equipment.
• Responsible for the development and update of equipment specifications, participation in equipment RFP process, and review/approval of manufacturers’ drawings and documentation.

Qualifications

Education

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience

• A minimum of zero (0) to three (3) years of Substation Engineering, Power Systems, or related electric utility experience is required.
• Familiarity with substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, reclosers, capacitor banks and associated controls, instrument transformers, reactors, switches, and batteries are desired.

Licenses & Certifications

• Individual must hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Competencies

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

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:

$82,800.00-$92,000.00

Worker Type

Regular

Number of Openings

1

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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