Senior Engineer, Commissioning (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource; Hooksett (NH); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead testing and commissioning of complex transmission and distribution projects. You will coordinate with System Test and Protection & Controls Engineering to ensure safety and reliability while guiding a team of engineers and staff.

Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and at least five years in utility distribution/transmission engineering; substation commissioning experience is preferred. Travel between MA/CT/NH may be required.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively, write clearly, and use computers well.
• Minimum of five (5) years in utility distribution/transmission engineering.
• Substation testing/commissioning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure complex substation projects are tested and commissioned safely and reliably.
• Develop standards and procedures for test/commissioning of substation projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Provide root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Supervise engineers and staff; manage a preventive maintenance program.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology (related discipline)

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. Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to workat least three days in the office, includingTuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to workup to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change. This position has the responsibility for the development and implementation of plans and procedures for the testing and commissioning of highly complex transmission and distribution substation projects. This position works closely with System Test and Protection & Controls Engineering in the development of project test and commissioning plans with a focus on ensuring safety and eliminating issues and errors during the commission process. This position is responsible for commissioning of substation equipment as individual units (breakers, transformers, etc.) as well as overall project commission including controls, systems, relays, metering, etc. In addition, this position coordinates the evaluation of system failures, and the appropriate resolutions, in order to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance. This position is responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing and directing the work performed by other engineers. This position may require on-call responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for ensuring complex substation projects are tested and commissioned in accordance with industry and Eversource standards with a focus on safety and maintaining system reliability
• Responsible for assisting in the development of standards and procedures for the test and commissioning of substation projects.
• Collaborates with Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Accountable for root-cause analysis, development and implementation of corrective actions relating to project commissioning.
• Collaborates with other engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Manages, coaches, develops and reviews performance of engineers and other staff.
• Supervises, administratively and/or functionally, engineers and other direct reports, as assigned
• Responsible for the development and management of a preventive maintenance optimization program

Technical Knowledge / Skill / Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, use computers effectively, and write clearly/concisely.
• Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• In addition to bachelor’s degree, minimum of five (5) years in utility distribution/transmission engineering. Substation Engineering, Power Systems, or related electric utility experience is highly preferred. Substation equipment testing and/or commissioning is highly preferred.
• Valid CT/MA/NH driver’s license

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both office and utility substation environments which requires sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs. Job can require traveling to operating districts and companies within and outside the state. Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required. Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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.

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: $129,450.00-$143,830.00

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.