Associate Utility Designer

Jobtailor; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Electrical Substation Designer to support CONT and Western MA projects. You will create detailed engineering designs using CAD tools, develop design packages with cross-functional teams, and participate in field investigations to ensure design accuracy.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to industry codes, and timely documentation. Travel to MA, CT, and NH regions may be required, with emergency restoration duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of electrical systems, including wiring, one-line, three-line, and schematic diagrams.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Ability to apply department design/drafting standards and procedures.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directions effectively, both written and orally.
• Ability to apply basic electrical theory, technical mathematics, and basic science.
• Associate of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 0–2 years of directly related utility design, wiring, or technical experience preferred.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Availability for emergency restoration assignments and storm duty.
• Willingness to travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design and support substation projects in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
• Develop detailed engineering designs using computer-aided techniques.
• Develop final detailed design packages with engineering, construction, design, and vendor personnel.
• Prepare conceptual designs and sketches based on field investigations, project scope, and engineering criteria.
• Perform field visits to verify site conditions, resolve field issues, and verify design accuracy.
• Guide, train, and direct design drafters in developing finished drawings.
• Perform technical calculations for substation designs.
• Prepare, approve, and maintain bills of materials and supporting design documents.
• Process, review, and approve design changes for field-related problems.
• Verify as-built conditions of design documents.
• Assist with department standards development in accordance with utility industry practices.
• Review and approve vendor projects.
• Provide design input to engineers for project development.
• Support additional equipment, materials, or services for construction.
• Provide design services to Engineering for federal, state, and local license submittals.
• Perform storm duty and emergency restoration assignments as required.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Effective communication

Team leadership

Training and guidance

Wiring diagrams

One-line diagrams

Three-line diagrams

Schematic diagrams

Technical mathematics

Education

Associate of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Computer-Aided Design

Design Drafting Standards

Job description

• Design and support substation projects in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts
• Develop detailed engineering designs using computer-aided techniques
• Develop final detailed design packages with engineering, construction, design, and vendor personnel
• Prepare conceptual designs and sketches based on field investigations, project scope, and engineering criteria
• Perform field visits to verify site conditions, resolve field issues, and verify design accuracy
• Guide, train, and direct design drafters in developing finished drawings
• Perform technical calculations for substation designs
• Prepare, approve, and maintain bills of materials and supporting design documents
• Process, review, and approve design changes for field-related problems
• Verify as-built conditions of design documents
• Assist with department standards development in accordance with utility industry practices
• Review and approve vendor projects
• Provide design input to engineers for project development
• Support additional equipment, materials, or services for construction
• Provide design services to Engineering for federal, state, and local license submittals
• Perform storm duty and emergency restoration assignments as required

Requirements

• Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship; applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment will not be considered
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, including wiring, one-line, three-line, and schematic diagrams
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards
• Ability to apply department design/drafting standards and procedures
• Ability to communicate ideas and directions effectively, both written and orally
• Ability to apply basic electrical theory, technical mathematics, and basic science
• Associate of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Zero (0) to two (2) years of directly related utility design, wiring, or technical experience preferred
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• Availability for emergency restoration assignments and storm duty
• Availability to travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical systems design and engineering, with a strong focus on substation projects and compliance with industry codes and standards. Proficient in technical calculations, design documentation, and effective communication with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Systems Design
• Technical Calculations
• Design Documentation
• Utility Industry Standards
• Field Investigation

Hard Skills

• Electrical Systems
• Wiring Diagrams
• One-Line Diagrams
• Three-Line Diagrams
• Schematic Diagrams
• Technical Mathematics
• Basic Electrical Theory
• Computer-Aided Design
• Design Drafting Standards
• Design Change Approval

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Team Leadership
• Training and Guidance

Certifications & Qualifications

• Associate of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License

Industry Keywords

• Utility Design
• Field Visits
• Emergency Restoration
• Storm Duty
• Design Packages