Sr Designer- Underground Transmission

Eversource; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 141,865,000 - 145,191,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Senior Designer to join the Underground Transmission Line Engineering team in Westwood, MA. You will design, assemble, and revise complex electrical drawings, perform field checks, and support engineering changes.

This role mentors drafting staff, applies utility construction standards, and organizes drafting workflow to meet project needs. Work is conducted in office and field settings with regular weekday hours; starting pay is $49.51/hour, with increases after

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting, Survey Technology, or a related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three years of CAD drafting/design experience.
• Experience with Civil 3D is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, assemble, and prepare complex electrical drawings.
• Update and revise existing drawings based on changes and field conditions.
• Perform field checks to ensure drawings reflect site conditions.
• Apply engineering practices and electric utility construction standards.
• Organize, manage, and direct drafting workflow for assignments.
• Provide guidance and instruction to other drafting personnel.

Skills

Drafting & design

Field verification

Mentoring teammates

Attention to detail

Office & field work

Education

Associate degree in Drafting, Survey Technology, or related discipline

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Civil 3D

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.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Senior Designer to join our Underground Transmission Line Engineering team. In this role, you will work on some of our most challenging and complex electrical drafting and design projects. You will create new drawings, revise existing ones, and support field verification activities. The Senior Designer also plays a key role in guiding and mentoring other drafting team members within the group. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong CAD experience, a keen attention to detail, and a desire to contribute to critical utility infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently design, assemble, and prepare complex electrical drawings.
• Update and revise existing utility and infrastructure drawings based on engineering changes and field conditions.
• Perform field checks to ensure drawings accurately reflect site conditions.
• Apply engineering practices and electric utility construction standards to assigned projects.
• Organize, manage, and direct drafting workflow for assignments within this grade level.
• Provide guidance and instruction to other drafting personnel as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work in both office and field environments.
• Familiarity with engineering practices relevant to assigned projects and with electric utility construction methods and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage drafting assignments through completion following established practices and standards.
• Demonstrated interest and aptitude for advanced drafting and design work.
• Minimum of three (3) years of drafting and design experience using Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software (Autodesk/AutoCAD).
• Civil 3D Experience is preferred.
• Associate degree in Drafting, Survey Technology, or a related discipline required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

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
• Build trusting relationships

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.

Worker Type

Regular

Number of Openings

2

Union Represented Position

Yes

Location

Westwood, MA

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, or 8:00-4:30

Starting Rate of Pay

$49.51/hour (increases to $50.67 after six months)

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.