Project Engineer, LNG

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

Job summary

Eversource is seeking a Project Engineer to support LNG projects, coordinating design review, specifications, and technical writing. The role involves on-site construction support, vendor document review, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

The candidate should have a BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field, at least five years of experience, and be able to travel between MA/CT/NH as needed. Eversource emphasizes safety and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology or related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related engineering experience; gas experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel between MA/CT/NH as required.

Responsibilities

• Designs systems or installations to fit the Company’s objectives, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
• Performs site layouts and prepares documents for procurement, permitting and construction.
• Specifies and procures materials and equipment, coordinates labor and contractors.
• Prepares projects for bid, schedules and conducts bid meetings.
• Reviews schedules and change orders; supports budget development and cost tracking.

Skills

Project management

Design review

Technical writing

Coordination

Budgeting

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

This position supports the project management group by providing design review, development of specifications, technical writing, project management, and overall support of LNG projects that include the installation of systems such as feed gas pre-treatment, boil off gas recompression, liquefaction, vaporization, electrical distribution, instrumentation and controls. The individual will coordinate the review of vendor documents, soliciting and providing comments, markups, and ensuring the project’s requirements are met and comply with all applicable codes and standards. The position is multi-faceted with responsibilities that will vary dependent on the projects’ needs but will include directly supporting responses to submittals, RFIs, the review of schedules, change order assessment, and will assist in providing on site construction support. The Project Engineer reports directly to the Lead Engineer.

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

• 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 position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing.
• Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position.
• As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing. A positive drug test will result in disciplinary action.

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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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.

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.

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