Senior Substation Engineer: Design, Lifecycle & Leadership

Eversource Energy; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Lead Engineer, Level 1 in Massachusetts to lead design, maintenance, and operation of transmission and distribution systems. You will mentor engineers, prioritize work, and coordinate life cycle planning for multi-year projects, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness.

The role supports a hybrid schedule with an expectation of in-office presence when required, and occasional travel in the MA/CT/NH region for site visits and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of substation engineering or related electric utility experience.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assets on the system, including reliability analysis and trending of system events.
• Develop, justify, and approve Life Cycle Plan activities over multi-year horizon.
• Ensure design and specifications for additions/replacements are completed accurately and on time.
• Develop preliminary engineering designs and details as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Provide technical support during normal and emergency situations.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate and select technology and equipment for the system.
• Develop standards and procedures for design, operation and maintenance.
• Mentor and coach engineers; serve as escalation point.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

MS Office suite

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Eversource Energy is seeking a Lead Engineer, Level 1 in Massachusetts to lead design, maintenance, and operation of transmission and distribution systems. You will mentor engineers, prioritize work, and coordinate life cycle planning for multi-year projects, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness.

The role supports a hybrid schedule with an expectation of in-office presence when required, and occasional travel in the MA/CT/NH region for site visits and emergencies.