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Eversource Energy · 5 hours ago

Electrical Engineer, Substation Engineering & Design (Hybrid)

Berlin, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$98K/yr - $108K/yr

3+ years exp

Eversource Energy is a company focused on providing safe and reliable energy solutions. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer to perform engineering assignments related to electric distribution and transmission substations, lead engineering design efforts, and ensure high-quality deliverables.

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

Other project specific duties include defining 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 ensuring that the Eversource transmission and distribution systems are designed to high quality standards that provide customers with safe, reliable, competitively priced and environmentally sound electric service

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

Acts as a technical project team leader and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures on complex projects

Provides technical guidance and leadership to other junior engineers to assist in the development of their technical skills

Fills the role of project engineer providing electrical discipline leadership, including interdisciplinary coordination, and scheduling

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

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Substation designElectrical engineeringProject managementIEEE/ANSI standardsMicrosoft OfficeTechnical guidanceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required

Minimum of three years related experience

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 to work effectively with internal team members as well as external personnel

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, have familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, have ability to navigate various software programs, and have knowledge of basic computer skills - such as video conferencing and instant messaging