Eversource Energy · 11 hours ago
Lead Engineer, Substation Design and Drafting (Hybrid)
Westwood, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $157K/yr
8+ years expEversource Energy is a company focused on providing reliable electric service, and they are seeking a Lead Engineer for Substation Design and Drafting. This role is responsible for the development, expansion, planning, design, maintenance, and operation of the transmission and distribution systems while ensuring high quality standards and supervising engineering staff.
DeliveryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable EnergyStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; approves time and conducts performance reviews
Assigns, prioritizes and directs work performed by at least 2 FTE Engineers or 1 FTE Engineer and 1 FTE Designer
Responsible for the cost and performance of certain assets on the system which may include reliability analysis and trending of system events and monitoring of equipment condition
Responsible for the development, justification and approval of the Life Cycle Plan activities over a multi-year horizon and for ongoing projects
Ensures that the design and specification of additions, modifications and replacements to the transmission and distribution systems, and the preparation of system electrical permits and related customer notifications, are completed accurately and on time
Responsible for the development of preliminary engineering designs and the details, as necessary
Collaborates with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork
Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations
Accountable for root-cause analysis, development and implementation of corrective actions
Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system
Responsible for the development of standards and procedures for design, operation and maintenance
Assumes the role of the Manager as required
Expected to assist with storm duty and any other major events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is required
Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs are involved
Job can require traveling to operating districts and companies within and outside the state
A valid driver's license is required
Preferred
Knowledge of utility power systems is preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Familiarity with power related software is preferred
Benefits
Competitive total rewards program
Company
Eversource Energy
Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas for more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.49BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-10-17Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-08-19Grant· $89M
Leadership Team
Thomas May
President and CEO
Paul Chodak III
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Eversource Energy.
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