Lead Engineer, Commissioning- Substations

Eversource Energy; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 141,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in the United States is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the development and implementation of tests and commissioning for highly complex transmission and distribution substations. You will supervise engineers, ensure safety, and coordinate with System Test and Protection & Controls Engineering.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering (MS preferred), 8–10 years of utility experience, a valid CT/MA driver's license, and willingness to travel or be on-call.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering knowledge focused on substation testing and commissioning.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; master's preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years in utility distribution/transmission engineering.
• Valid CT/MA driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complex substation projects are tested and commissioned per industry and Eversource standards with focus on safety and reliability.
• Assist in developing standards and procedures for test and commissioning of substation projects.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for commissioning.
• Coach and develop engineers and staff; supervise direct reports as assigned.
• Manage costs and performance of assets; monitor reliability and events.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance optimization programs.
• Provide technical support during normal and emergency conditions.
• Coordinate with Investment Planning on project justification and financial aspects.
• Evaluate and select technology and equipment for the system.
• Develop standards for design, operation and maintenance; potentially serve as Project Manager.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master’s in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

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.

Role and Scope of Position

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
• Responsible for the cost and performance of certain assets on the system including reliability analysis and trending of system events and monitoring of equipment condition.
• Responsible for the development and management of a preventive maintenance optimization program
• Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations.
• Works closely with Investment Planning on project justification and financial rationing.
• Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system.
• Responsible for the development of standards and procedures for design, operation and maintenance.
• Assumes the role of Project Manager, as required.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications

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. Master’s in Electrical Engineering preferred.

Experience

• In addition to bachelor’s degree, minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) 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.

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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:

$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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