Lead Engineer, Distribution Engineering (Hybrid Schedule))

Eversource Energy; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 145,670 - 161,860; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Boston, MA is seeking a Lead Engineer to join its Distribution Engineering Team. The role focuses on development, expansion, planning, design, maintenance and operation of the distribution system to meet reliability and environmental goals.

The position requires 8–10 years of electrical utility experience, leadership responsibilities, and a hybrid office schedule with travel to MA/CT/NH as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 8–10 years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry.
• supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; approves time and reviews work for quality.
• Oversees all types of distribution systems within the local territory the lead is assigned to.
• Development of Life Cycle Plan activities over multi-year horizon and for ongoing projects.
• Ensures design and specification of additions to the transmission and distribution systems are completed accurately and on time.
• Provides technical support and direction to operating areas during normal and emergency situations.

Skills

Power systems

Leadership

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in 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 2 exciting full‑time opportunities to join our Distribution Engineering Team as a Lead Engineer. Distribution Engineering is responsible for the strategic development, expansion, planning, design, maintenance and operation of the system and its equipment to provide reliable service to customers. Technical solutions and modernization initiatives are improving operations and enabling integration of renewable energy resources. The group also works to prevent, evaluate and provide appropriate resolutions to system failures.

The Lead Engineer is responsible for the development, expansion, planning, design, maintenance and operation of the system and its equipment to meet the mission and objectives of the organization. In addition, this position coordinates the evaluation of system failures, and the appropriate resolutions, in order to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance.

Responsible for ensuring that the Eversource 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 Life Cycle Plan, a comprehensive long‑term plan for the transmission/distribution system. Responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing and directing the work performed by other Engineers and staff.

The roles are based in Dorchester, MA

Essential Functions

• Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; approves time and reviews work for quality. Assigns, prioritizes and directs work performed by at least 2 FTE Engineers or 1 FTE Engineer and 1 FTE Designer.
• Responsible for overseeing all types of distribution systems within the local territory the lead is assigned to. This can include Overhead Radial, Underground Radial, and Underground Network distribution systems.
• Responsible for the cost and performance of certain assets on the system which may include reliability analysis and trending of system events and monitoring of equipment condition.
• Responsible for the development, justification and approval of the Life Cycle Plan activities over a multi‑year horizon and for ongoing projects.
• Ensures that the design and specification of additions, modifications and replacements to the transmission and distribution systems, and the preparation of system electrical permits and related customer notifications, are completed accurately and on time.
• Responsible for the development of preliminary engineering designs and the details, as necessary.
• Collaborates with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations.
• Accountable for root‑cause analysis, development and implementation of corrective actions.
• 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 the Manager as required.
• Expected to assist with storm duty and any other major events.

Technical Knowledge / Skill / Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Knowledge of utility power systems is preferred.
• Ability to independently develop, present and execute new projects through collaborations with other departments.
• Familiarity with power‑related software is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.

Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry. Supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• None

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• Depending on the specific nature of the engineering role, position may require occasional to significant travel by car. 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. 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: $145,670.00 - $161,860.00.

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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