Junior Field Design Engineer – Electric Distribution

Eversource Energy; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Norwalk, CT is seeking an Electrical Service Engineer to design and coordinate new and upgraded electric services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. You will prepare cost estimates, issue work orders, and ensure compliance with engineering standards.

The role requires 4–6 years of electrical distribution experience and an Associate's degree in Engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent with one year of formal technical training.
• Four to Six (4-6) years of related electrical distribution experience.
• Refer to Time Merit Progression (TMP) for experience required for each step.
• Sound knowledge of electrical distribution systems and construction standards and techniques.
• Negotiation and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and builds customer relationships by ensuring customer requests are met in a timely fashion.
• Designs layouts for service additions and changes to the Company electric system using Company approved standards and policies.
• Performs technical calculations and prepares work orders as assigned.
• Communicates internally and externally the Company requirements for electric service installation.
• Designs, negotiates, and coordinates the installation of residential, commercial, and industrial services including the preparation of cost estimates, work orders, and written service agreements as assignee works with others (e.g. Supervisors, Sr. Consultants, Engineers) to prepare work orders for larger commercial and industrial service installations.
• Prepares easement documents and private property permits as required for services and extensions on private property.
• Designs, negotiates and coordinates the relocation of overhead and underground facilities, including the preparation of work orders and cost estimates as assigned.
• Recommends designs and coordinates installation of residential streetlights. Prepares work orders for the installation of security lighting and unmetered services for customers. Prepares residential or commercial contracts as assigned.
• Performs analysis/assistance in emergency restoration in the facilitation of restoration efforts. Expected to work beyond regular business hours as required.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Construction standards

Analytical skills

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

High School diploma

Job description

Eversource Energy in Norwalk, CT is seeking an Electrical Service Engineer to design and coordinate new and upgraded electric services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. You will prepare cost estimates, issue work orders, and ensure compliance with engineering standards.

The role requires 4–6 years of electrical distribution experience and an Associate's degree in Engineering or related field.