Associate Gas Engineer

Eversource; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards program

Potential incentive

Job summary

Eversource seeks an engineer to support gas distribution design, construction, and maintenance across MA/CT/NH. You will plan and execute engineering assignments, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local codes while coordinating with multiple teams and external partners.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology and 0–3 years of related experience, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology or related discipline.
• Minimum of 0 - 3 years related experience.
• Valid Motor Vehicle License is required.
• Ability to design gas distribution systems and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of governmental codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design systems or installations to meet company objectives while conforming to standards and regulations.
• Work on gas distribution components including regulator stations and related infrastructure.
• Perform site layouts and prepare documents for procurement, permitting and construction.
• Specify and procure materials and equipment.
• Develop and maintain field procedures for compliance with standards and codes.
• Coordinate construction activities with customers, contractors, states, municipalities and internal departments.
• Assist in overseeing construction to ensure specification and code compliance.
• Review purchase requisitions and invoices related to departmental activity.
• Assist in gas distribution restoration efforts during emergencies.

Skills

Gas distribution knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Welding/fusing principles

Environmental requirements

MS Excel familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

MS Office

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.

Assists in the planning, development, scheduling, and the performance of engineering assignments related to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas distribution, pressure regulating systems, including standard projects.

Applies engineering practices as directed by other team members.

Essential Functions

• Under the direction of other engineering staff, designs systems or installations to fit the Company’s objectives, conforming to industry standards, guidelines and regulations of federal, state and local authorities.
• Gas systems include, but are not limited to, regulator stations, telemetry, commercial worker/monitor regulator sets, uprates, distribution main projects and culvert crossings.
• Perform site layouts and prepare necessary documents for procurement, permitting and construction.
• Specifies and procure materials and equipment.
• Develops and maintains field procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures, federal, state and local regulations and codes.
• Coordinate construction activities with customers, contractors, States, Municipalities and internal departments.
• Assists in the oversite of construction activities to insure specification and code compliance.
• Ensure compliance with field procedures and the coordination with Gas Control.
• Reviews purchase requisitions, and invoices related to departmental activity.
• Assists in gas distribution system restoration efforts during emergencies.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge/Skills

• Thorough knowledge of distribution construction and maintenance work practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable governmental codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of welding and fusing principles.
• Working knowledge of environmental requirements affecting related activities.
• Familiarity with MS computer operations.
• Some travel required.
• Some exposure to gaseous atmospheres, construction site hazards, and hazards on customer’s property.

Education

Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology or related discipline.

Experience

Minimum of 0 - 3 years related experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Valid Motor Vehicle License is required.

Working Conditions

This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position. As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing.

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, gas facilities and companies within and outside the state.

Mental Aspects

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

• 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.

Who we are

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.