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Eversource Energy · 5 months ago

Senior Electrical Engineer, Substation Engineering & Design (Hybrid)

Berlin, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$126K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Eversource Energy is a leading energy company in the United States, and they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for their Substation Engineering & Design team. The role involves leading engineering design efforts for substation projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and collaborating with various departments to optimize the performance of substation equipment.

DeliveryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable EnergyStaffing Agency

No H1B

Responsibilities

Acts as a project engineer for all substation project assignments and is accountable for leading the engineering design effort, including development of engineering solutions and ensuring quality of deliverables, managing engineering schedule, coordinating the efforts of other assigned engineering disciplines and contract engineers, and close coordination with procurement and construction personnel

Defines the concept, scope, and detailed engineering aspects of substation and switching station projects, supporting the preparation and development of project cost estimates and schedules, supporting the preparation of capital project budget authorization documents, and conducting engineering studies associated with the design and application of substation equipment and materials

Works closely with the Engineering Design and Drafting group to prepare, review and issue engineering drawings in support of both Capital and Expense projects

Responsible for physical design of substations to include bus and equipment layouts, electrical clearances, grounding, lighting, lightning protection, and AC and DC distribution system configurations

Collaborates with other Engineering disciplines to ensure consistency and teamwork

Collaborates with other departments such as System Planning, Distributed Energy Resources, Asset Management, Project Management, Project Scheduling, Siting and Permitting, and Plant Accounting, to support project planning, technical and financial approvals, scheduling, regulatory submittals and interrogatories, and project closeout

Works with System Planning to develop substation specific scope in support of system reliability solutions studies

Ensures that the design and specification of additions, modifications and replacements to the transmission and distribution systems are completed accurately and in accordance with internal and industry standards

Responsible for supporting the development of company standards and procedures

Responsible for the development and approval of project scopes, engineering designs, details, material ordering, and cost estimates, as necessary

Responsible for the development and update of equipment specifications, participation in equipment RFP process, and review/approval of manufacturers’ drawings and documentation

Responsible for hiring and managing the services of contract engineering firms, including development of their scope of work, review of submittals, and approval of invoices

Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations

Supports emergent and/or equipment failures as necessary to support operations

Actively support storm and/or emergency restoration assignments as necessary

Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities

Maintains accurate records and files

Qualification

Substation designElectrical engineeringProject managementUtility power systemsPower related softwareMicrosoft OfficeBluebeam RevuCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum of five (5) years related experience is required

Applicable experience in 5kV through 345kV substation design in accordance with associated IEEE/ANSI standards

Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products

Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu

Ability to navigate various software programs

Knowledge of basic computer skills - such as video conferencing and instant messaging

Ability to prioritize project work for several projects occurring concurrently under budget and time constraints

Ability to interact with multiple internal departments and external companies of varying backgrounds and provide clear expectations to external entities

Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required

Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary

A valid driver's license is required