Lead Commissioning Engineer (Hybrid)

NSTAR, now Eversource Energy- Follow our new company page, Eversource Energy; Hooksett (NH); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in New Hampshire is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer (Hybrid) to lead testing and commissioning of complex transmission and distribution substation projects, ensuring safety and reliability.

The role collaborates with System Test and Protection & Controls, supervises engineers, provides technical direction, and may require on-call and travel across MA/CT/NH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum of eight years in utility distribution/transmission engineering.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complex substation projects are tested and commissioned safely and reliably.
• Assist in developing standards for test and commissioning of substation projects.
• Collaborate with Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Root-cause analysis and corrective actions related to project commissioning.
• Supervise engineers and review performance of staff.
• Provide technical support during normal and emergency situations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substation testing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Lead Commissioning Engineer (Hybrid)

09/11/2026

Locations: South Hooksett, New Hampshire

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.

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.

This position has the responsibility for the development and implementation of plans and procedures for the testing and commissioning of highly complex transmission and distribution substation projects. This position works closely with System Test and Protection & Controls Engineering in the development of project test and commissioning plans with a focus on ensuring safety and eliminating issues and errors during the commission process. This position is responsible for commissioning of substation equipment as individual units (breakers, transformers, etc.) as well as overall project commission including controls, systems, relays, metering, etc.

This position also has shared responsibility for optimizing the cost and performance of the assets of the transmission/distribution system. In addition, this position coordinates the evaluation of system failures, and the appropriate resolutions, in order to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance. This position shares accountability with peers in the strategy, development, and design of the organization’s Life Cycle Plan, a comprehensive long-term plan for the transmission/distribution system.

This position is responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing and directing the work performed by other engineers. This position may require on-call responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for ensuring complex substation projects are tested and commissioned in accordance with industry and Eversource standards with a focus on safety and maintaining system reliability
• Responsible for assisting in the development of standards and procedures for the test and commissioning of substation projects.
• Collaborates with Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Accountable for root-cause analysis, development and implementation of corrective actions relating to project commissioning.
• Collaborates with other engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Manages, coaches, develops and reviews performance of engineers and other staff.
• Supervises, administratively and/or functionally, engineers and other direct reports, as assigned
• Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations.

Technical Knowledge/Skill

• Electrical engineering knowledge with a focus on substation project testing and commissioning.

Education

• Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline.

Experience

• In addition to bachelor’s degree, minimum of eight (8) years in utility distribution/transmission engineering.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid CT/MA driver’s license

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in both office and utility substation environments which requires sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs. Job can require traveling to operating districts and companies within and outside the state.
• Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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.

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:

$140,650.00-$156,280.00

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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