Lead Substation Design Engineer – Strategy & Leadership

Eversource Energy; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 145,670 - 161,860; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in New Hampshire seeks a Lead Engineer to oversee design, maintenance, and operation of the transmission and distribution system, ensuring safe, reliable service. You will supervise engineers, drive life cycle planning, and coordinate multi-year projects across teams, with accountability for root-cause analysis and standards development.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least eight years in electrical utility engineering, with supervisory experience

Qualifications

• Eight or more years in electrical utility engineering (technical or supervisory).
• Supervisory experience preferred and ability to coach engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and staff supervision across the transmission/distribution system.
• Develop and approve Life Cycle Plan activities over multi-year horizons.
• Ensure design, specifications, permits, and notifications are accurate and timely.
• Provide technical support and direction during normal and emergency operations.
• Drive root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Interdepartmental collaboration

Project development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Power system software

Job description

Eversource Energy in New Hampshire seeks a Lead Engineer to oversee design, maintenance, and operation of the transmission and distribution system, ensuring safe, reliable service. You will supervise engineers, drive life cycle planning, and coordinate multi-year projects across teams, with accountability for root-cause analysis and standards development.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least eight years in electrical utility engineering, with supervisory experience