Senior Field Engineer and Technical Lead – Substations

Eversource; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource is seeking a technical lead for planning, maintenance, repair, and project activities in the Technical Field Engineering department, primarily based in Westwood, MA. You will supervise test/commissioning, protection and controls maintenance, and coordinate field activities across Eastern MA.

The role requires an engineering bachelor's degree (master's preferred), 8+ years of experience, and a PE license is preferred. Availability for on-site work in MA is required.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years of related experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• PE license is preferred.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator License is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for planning work, maintenance, repair, and project activities for substation and electric field systems.
• Direct and coordinate staff engaged in test and commissioning, protection and controls maintenance or repair.
• Lead training, process review and initiative efforts within Field Engineering and Field Communications.
• Travel across Eastern MA for field support and rapid response to emergencies.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance and alignment with ISO-NE guidelines.

Skills

Electrical power engineering

Protection & controls

Safety practices

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Electrical/Electrical and Computer Engineering preferred

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Eversource is seeking a technical lead for planning, maintenance, repair, and project activities in the Technical Field Engineering department, primarily based in Westwood, MA. You will supervise test/commissioning, protection and controls maintenance, and coordinate field activities across Eastern MA.

The role requires an engineering bachelor's degree (master's preferred), 8+ years of experience, and a PE license is preferred. Availability for on-site work in MA is required.