Project Engineer, Engineering, Gas

Eversource; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a mechanical engineer to plan, design, and oversee gas distribution and pressure-regulating systems, including major projects. The role requires collaboration across teams to ensure safety, compliance, and timely delivery.

You will analyze and develop projects for implementation, prepare bid-ready documents, coordinate with customers and internal departments, and support budget planning and cost tracking. Travel between MA/CT/NH is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related engineering experience; gas experience is a plus.
• This is a Safety Sensitive position with travel between MA/CT/NH and potential on-call emergency restoration work.

Responsibilities

• Designs systems or installations to fit the Company’s objectives, ensuring conformance with industry standards, guidelines and regulations of federal, state and local authorities.
• Performs site layouts and prepares necessary documents for procurement, permitting and construction.
• Specifies and procures materials and equipment, coordinates in‑house and contract labor.
• Prepares projects for bid, schedule and conduct bid meetings.
• Evaluates bids and initiates award of purchase orders; may assist with the development of capital project budget plans, estimating project costs, performing equipment analysis, etc.
• Develops and maintains field procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures, federal, state and local regulations and codes; Assists in the oversite of construction activities to ensure specification and code compliance.
• Coordinates construction activities with customers, contractors, States, Municipalities and internal departments.
• Reviews purchase requisitions, and invoices related to departmental activity; Provides financial support to upper management for budget development and cost tracking.
• Develops, Monitors and presents reports/summaries on project and departmental budgets.
• Integrates and coordinates internal and external resources necessary to ensure materials and equipment are delivered on time to complete processes or projects.
• Monitors project progress and recommends schedule changes, cost and resource adjustments required to meet company objectives.
• Ensures project work is conducted in a manner consistent with the Company’s safety and procurement policies and programs.
• May provide direction to junior staff and review work.

Skills

Distribution construction

Maintenance procedures

Codes & regulations

Welding & fusing

Environmental compliance

MS Office

Gas atmospheres

Construction site hazards

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Role and Scope of Position:

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. Plans, develops, schedules, and performs engineering assignments related to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas distribution and pressure regulating systems, including major/complex projects. Analyzes, recommends and develops specific projects for implementation. Assumes supervisory on-call assignments as required. Supports values and commitment to Eversource’s mission, strategy and values.

Essential Functions:

• Designs systems or installations to fit the Company’s objectives, ensuring conformance with industry standards, guidelines and regulations of federal, state and local authorities.
• Performs site layouts and prepares necessary documents for procurement, permitting and construction.
• Specifies and procures materials and equipment, coordinates in‑house and contract labor.
• Prepares projects for bid, schedule and conduct bid meetings.
• Evaluates bids and initiates award of purchase orders; may assist with the development of capital project budget plans, estimating project costs, performing equipment analysis, etc.
• Develops and maintains field procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures, federal, state and local regulations and codes; Assists in the oversite of construction activities to ensure specification and code compliance.
• Coordinates construction activities with customers, contractors, States, Municipalities and internal departments.
• Reviews purchase requisitions, and invoices related to departmental activity; Provides financial support to upper management for budget development and cost tracking.
• Develops, Monitors and presents reports/summaries on project and departmental budgets.
• Integrates and coordinates internal and external resources necessary to ensure materials and equipment are delivered on time to complete processes or projects.
• Monitors project progress and recommends schedule changes, cost and resource adjustments required to meet company objectives.
• Ensures project work is conducted in a manner consistent with the Company’s safety and procurement policies and programs.
• May provide direction to junior staff and review work.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill: Thorough knowledge of distribution construction and maintenance work practices and procedures. Knowledge of applicable governmental codes and regulations Knowledge of welding and fusing principles Working knowledge of environmental requirements affecting related activities Familiarity with MS computer operations Some exposure to gaseous atmospheres, construction site hazards, and hazards on customer’s property.

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology or related discipline.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of related engineering experience Gas experience is a plus.

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, gas facilities and companies within and outside the state. 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: $116,370.00-$129,300.00.

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

Who we are:

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team‑talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.