Senior Substation Design Engineer & Team Lead (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy; Berlin (CT); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Connecticut seeks a Lead Engineer to oversee design, maintenance, and operation of the transmission and distribution system, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness for customers.

You will supervise engineers, set standards, coordinate with other teams, and participate in the Life Cycle Plan. Occasional travel and storm duty are required, with flexibility for emergency work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• Eight or more years of engineering experience in electrical utility operations.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; directs work for at least 2 FTE engineers.
• Responsible for asset cost and performance and reliability monitoring.
• Develops and approves Life Cycle Plan activities over multi-year horizon.
• Ensures design and specification of additions, modifications, and replacements are completed on time.
• Develops preliminary engineering designs and details as needed.
• Collaborates with other engineers to ensure consistency.
• Provides technical support during normal and emergency situations.
• Root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Evaluates technology and equipment for the system.
• Develops standards and procedures for design, operation and maintenance.
• Assumes the role of Manager as required.
• Assist with storm duty and major events.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Electrical engineering preferred

Eight or more years of engineering experience in electrical utility operations

Job description

Eversource Energy in Connecticut seeks a Lead Engineer to oversee design, maintenance, and operation of the transmission and distribution system, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness for customers.

You will supervise engineers, set standards, coordinate with other teams, and participate in the Life Cycle Plan. Occasional travel and storm duty are required, with flexibility for emergency work as needed.