Project Engineer, Gas

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

Job summary

Eversource Energy in the Northeast seeks a Mechanical Engineer to plan, design, and manage gas distribution and pressure regulating projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local codes. The role covers design, site layouts, procurement support, and coordination with internal and external teams.

You will travel between MA, CT, and NH, participate in bid preparation, cost estimation, and safety programs, and may mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• 5–8 years of relevant engineering experience; gas experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel between MA/CT/NH and participate in emergency restoration.

Responsibilities

• Design systems or installations to meet objectives and comply with codes.
• Perform site layouts and prepare documents for procurement, permitting and construction.
• Specify and procure materials and coordinate labor.
• Prepare projects for bid, schedule, and conduct bid meetings.
• Evaluate bids and assist with capital project budgets and cost analyses.
• Develop and maintain field procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist in overseeing construction activities to ensure specs and codes.
• Coordinate construction with customers, contractors, and authorities.

Skills

Distribution construction knowledge

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Welding and fusing principles

MS Windows / MS Office familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

MS Office

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

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

Five (5) to eight (8) 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.

Mental Aspects

Work includes calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting. This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.

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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.

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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.