Civil Engineer (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; Berlin (CT); Hybrid; USD 100,490 - 111,660; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking an Engineer to join their Substation Civil Engineering & Design Team in Berlin, CT. This role involves designing and analyzing infrastructure for high-voltage electrical facilities, ensuring safe and reliable electric service. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 3-5 years of related experience, with proficiency in RISA and MathCAD.

The position offers hybrid work options and requires occasional travel between MA, CT, and NH.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of civil/structural experience in electrical utility industry required.
• Hold a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) license preferred.
• Possession of a Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze substation site infrastructure.
• Assist in developing and approving project scopes and engineering designs.
• Coordinate with Substation Engineering to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

RISA software proficiency

MathCAD proficiency

AutoCAD and STAAD Pro experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil 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.

Our Team

We have an amazing opportunity to join our Substation Civil Engineering & Design Team. The Engineer in this role will work with complex systems and equipment while providing engineering and technical services to support our growing organization. The position offers a unique opportunity to work both in the office and in the field on a variety of interesting projects, including designing new substations and infrastructure, analyzing systems and disruptions to service, working with transformers, engineering electrical protection and control circuits, and handling acceptance testing of equipment, failures of equipment, and analysis of system disturbances.

In this strategic role, the Engineer is responsible for developing, expanding, and designing the system and its equipment to meet the mission and objectives of the organization. The Engineer will create civil, structural, and site development designs and perform calculations for electrical substations, ensuring that Eversource’s 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 comprehensive long‑term plan for the transmission/distribution system.

The role is based in Berlin, CT

Essential Functions

• Design and analysis of substation site infrastructure for high‑voltage electrical facilities, including structural steel, foundations, rigid bus systems, site grading, stormwater management, oil containment, and substation sanitary and water services, with emphasis on structural steel, foundations, and rigid bus design.
• Assist in the development and approval of project scopes, specifications, engineering designs, details, material ordering, and cost estimates.
• Adhere to project schedules, including detailed planning of successive construction phases to effectively implement designs while accounting for outage durations and maintaining realistic timelines.
• Coordinate with Substation Engineering and Design to communicate project details and ensure all system additions, removals, and modifications are properly designed for safe operation and maintenance.
• Communicate effectively, demonstrate strong computer proficiency, and produce clear, concise written documentation.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and support the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Review engineering vendor submittals and participate in vendor meetings to address comments and questions throughout the design and review cycle.
• Review all construction drawings and design documentation prior to issuance to construction contractors.
• Ensure all work complies with Eversource standards and applicable codes.
• Verify the accurate design and specification of additions, modifications, and replacements to transmission and distribution systems in accordance with project schedules.
• Provide Civil Engineering support during construction, including resolving field questions and approving field‑generated changes to issued designs.

Technical Knowledge / Skill / Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Software proficiency: RISA (3D, Foundation, Connection) and MathCAD.
• Additional beneficial software experience: AutoCAD, STAAD Pro, L‑Pile, PLS Tower, TNX Tower, Retain Pro, and HydroCAD.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an EAC/ABET‑accredited program (required).

Experience

• 3‑5 years of civil/structural experience (required), preferably in the electrical utility industry.

Licenses & Certifications

• Hold a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) license (preferred).
• Possession of a Professional Engineering (PE) license (preferred).

Working Conditions

• Must be available for emergency restoration assignments 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.
• The role will require site visits to substations; a valid driver’s license is required.

Hybrid Schedule

Eversource supports work‑life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example, emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

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. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $100,490.00–$111,660.00.

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 and Affirmative Action 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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