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Eversource Energy · 1 week ago

Principal Engineer, Substation Design and Drafting (Hybrid)

Westwood, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$141K/yr - $156K/yr

10+ years exp

Eversource Energy is a leading energy company in the Northeast, and they are seeking a Principal Engineer for their Substation Design and Drafting team. This role involves leading engineering efforts, providing technical expertise, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while managing complex engineering projects.

DeliveryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable EnergyStaffing Agency

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as technical specialist to Substation Engineering Department

Recognized as the technical expert both internally and externally

Solves complex technical problems requiring recognized expertise, e.g. Electrical engineering design, long range system planning, system analysis, site / safety investigations, structural / material analysis, equipment qualification, code assessment / adherence, etc

Integrates cross functional groups or teams to implement projects and special initiatives

Leader in engineering quality assurance and quality control program

Direct teams or project leaders on sensitive and highly complex engineering projects as a technical advisor when required

Works with senior management on sensitive, confidential projects

Formulates Eversource technical positions and recommends company policies and standards on various issues within expertise

Presents, directs and / or prepares corporate testimony and written responses for rate cases and other local, state or federal regulatory proceedings

Interfaces with federal, state and local organizations external to Eversource on behalf of or as a representative of Eversource

Serves on various Eversource internal committees and task forces to provide information and recommendations to Eversource senior management

Provides both technical guidance and training for less experienced personnel

Represents Eversource on various industry and professional society committees and working groups

Prepares for senior Eversource leadership such written material as letters and reports in support of positions and policies on various technical aspects

Acts on behalf of Engineering Lead or Manager in their absence as assigned

Will have storm restoration, on-call and emergency assignments

Provides feedback and assists in performance reviews

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringRegulatory ComplianceQuality AssuranceProfessional Engineer LicenseStrategic PlanningElectrical Utility OperationsProject LeadershipTechnical CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Computer Engineering required

Registered Professional Engineer required

Ten years in related experience in Electrical engineering planning, design, construction, and operations

Experience with electrical utility design and operations

Demonstrated through sufficient experience very high standards of professional and technical competence, and to have a complete and thorough knowledge of technical skills including system-wide application of his/her discipline

Initiative and aggressiveness to search out problem areas, creativity to devise technically sound solutions and confidence to make technical decisions in solving complex problems based largely on own effort with little or no supervision

Possess highly developed communications skills, i.e., ability to write clearly and concisely, make presentations before senior management, ability to discuss ideas and be persuasive, and be able to work effectively with all levels within Eversource, governmental agencies and other outside organizations

Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory criteria, industry codes, and standards applicable to the specific area of expertise

Thorough knowledge of accounting and engineering economics applicable to the specific area of the position

Ability to provide work direction for others, assume authority and be assertive

Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information in order to propose decisions with respect to the specific area of the position in solving highly complex problems

Ability to grasp concepts, analyze technical information, determine facts and make well thought out recommendations/decisions