Lead Engineer, Distribution Systems – Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Emergency Restoration assignment

Incentives and benefits

Job summary

Eversource is hiring a Lead Engineer for the Distribution Engineering Team in Dorchester, MA. You will supervise engineers, coordinate design and maintenance of distribution systems, and drive life cycle planning to ensure safe, reliable electric service.

This role requires 8–10 years of engineering experience in the electric utility sector and a bachelor's degree in engineering. Hybrid work arrangements and statewide travel may be required to support operations and storm response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 8–10 years in technical/engineering aspects of electrical utility industry; supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of utility power systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop engineers; approve time and review work for quality.
• Oversee distribution systems within the assigned local territory (Overhead Radial, Underground Radial, Underground Network).
• Develop, justify, and approve Life Cycle Plan activities over multi-year horizon; support operation during emergencies.
• Design, modify, and replace transmission and distribution systems; prepare permits and customer notifications.
• Provide technical guidance to operating areas during normal and emergency situations; perform root-cause analyses.

Skills

Staff management

Engineering analysis

Project planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Power-related software

Job description

Eversource is hiring a Lead Engineer for the Distribution Engineering Team in Dorchester, MA. You will supervise engineers, coordinate design and maintenance of distribution systems, and drive life cycle planning to ensure safe, reliable electric service.

This role requires 8–10 years of engineering experience in the electric utility sector and a bachelor's degree in engineering. Hybrid work arrangements and statewide travel may be required to support operations and storm response.