Lead Engineer, LNG

Eversource Energy; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Incentive eligibility

Total rewards program

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive engineering projects for LNG and LPG facilities in Massachusetts. You will supervise engineers, manage budgets, and develop standards to ensure safe, reliable service.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The position emphasizes project leadership, technical excellence, and the ability to coordinate multi-year planning while supporting emergency responses and asset reviews.

Qualifications

• Ten years of engineering and project management experience in utility/industrial settings.
• Supervisory experience preferred and demonstrated staff development.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; approves time sheets and performance reviews.
• Manages project cost and performance; develops and approves project documents.
• Ensures design and specs for additions/replacements are accurate and timely.
• Develops preliminary designs and details as needed; collaborates across the Gas Business.
• Reviews requisitions and invoices; tracks budgets with variances when needed.
• Provides technical guidance to operating areas during normal and emergency operations.
• Conducts root-cause analysis and implements corrective actions.
• Evaluates technology and equipment for facilities; develops design/operation standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Problem solving

Thermodynamics/cryogenics

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS Engineering or BS Engineering Technology

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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:

The Lead Engineer is responsible for the execution of technical projects, supervision of staff engineers, development of engineering standards, multi-year planning, for the technical support of LNG and LPG facilities. In addition, this position supports the LNG Operations group by assigning resources as necessary to support the evaluation of system failures, support the review of critical assets, and development of technical procedures. Responsible for ensuring that the Eversource LNG and LPG facilities are designed to high quality standards that provide safe and reliable service. This position is responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing, and directing the work performed by other Engineers and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; approves time sheets and conducts performance reviews, assigns and prioritizes work performed by direct reports.
• Responsible for the cost and performance of projects.
• Responsible for the development, justification and approval of project approval documents.
• Ensures that the design and specification of additions, modifications and replacements to equipment, and the preparation of permit applications, are completed accurately and on time.
• Responsible for the development of preliminary engineering designs and the details, as necessary.
• Collaborates with other Engineers within the group and greater Gas Business to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Reviews purchase requisitions, and invoices related to departmental activity. Monitors and provides reports on project and departmental budgets. Provides variances from scheduled and cost targets as required.
• Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to equipment performance, 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 facilities.
• Responsible for the development of standards and procedures for design, operation and maintenance.
• Assumes the role of the Manager as required.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Demonstrated excellence in project leadership, coordination, and budget management tasks.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail.
• Ability to understand thermodynamics and cryogenic fundamentals as they relate to LNG and LPG facilities..
• Extensive knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations and industry codes.
• Self-motivated and acts independently with minimum oversight.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications abilities.
• Working knowledge of standard office computer software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Education:

• Requires a BS Engineering or BS Engineering Technology

Experience:

• Ten years experience in engineering and project management within the utility or industrial industry.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Ability to become Operator Qualified under the DOT Program
• Valid Driver’s license is required
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• This is a Safety Sensitive position and subject to random drug testing.

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.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor