Lead Engineer (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; Madison (CT); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Connecticut seeks a Lead Engineer to oversee Distribution Engineering, supervise engineers, and drive capacity increases, capital planning, and system reliability enhancements. The role may be based in Waterford CT or Madison CT with hybrid work expectations.

You will coordinate lifecycle planning, prioritize work, provide technical guidance during normal and emergency operations, and manage projects from inception through completion. Travel between MA/CT/NH may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• 8–10 years of engineering experience in the electrical utility sector, supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee distribution engineering activities and optimize asset performance.
• Supervise engineers, coach staff, and manage project portfolios and budgets.
• Develop and implement Life Cycle Plan; coordinate with System Planning on process integration.
• Provide technical guidance during normal and emergency operations and support outage restoration.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Project management

Electrical engineering

System planning

Education

Bachelor of Science 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 an exciting role to join the Distribution Engineering Team. The Lead Engineer supervises represented engineers. The Lead Engineer is responsible for managing needed increases in capacity, developing capital plan projects, improving system reliability, and having a lead role in ERP response.

Essential Functions

This position has shared responsibility for optimizing the cost and performance of the assets of the transmission/distribution system. The Lead Engineer is responsible for the strategic 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.

This role 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. Depending on the specific assignment, this position could be situated in various service centers, accountable for specific asset systems (circuits, feeders, substations etc.) or centralized with accountability for component assets (cable, relays, transmission lines, breakers etc.). This position may require on‑call responsibilities.

The role can be based in Waterford CT or Madison CT

Essential Functions

• Manages, coaches, develops and reviews performance of engineers and other staff.
• Develops infrastructure strategy, operating philosophy and technical basis for asset renewal decisions.
• Works closely with System Planning on process integration (Bulk Power Substations).
• 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, justification and authorization of the Life Cycle Plan activities over a multi-year horizon and for the ongoing management.
• Responsible for the development and management of a preventive maintenance optimization program.
• Responsible for the development of preliminary engineering designs and the details, as necessary.
• Coordinates and prioritizes Life Cycle Plan work within each service area and across Electric Operations and participates in the work scheduling process.
• Collaborate 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.
• 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.

Education

• Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

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.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs are involved.
• Job can require traveling to operating districts and companies within and outside the state.
• HYBRID: 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

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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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