Associate Engineer, Design Standards and Compliance Gas (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy•Westborough, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for Eversource’s Design Standards and Compliance engineering team which is a centralized design-oriented engineering department. The department is responsible for engineering, design and drafting drawings for standardized plans for natural gas piping and instrumentation assemblies. Designs systems or installations to fit the Company’s objectives, ensuring conformance with industry standards, guidelines and regulations of federal, state and local authorities Performs site layouts and prepares necessary documents for procurement, permitting and construction. Specifies and procures materials and equipment, coordinates in-house and contract labor Prepares projects for bid, schedule and conduct bid meetings. Evaluates bids and initiates award of purchase orders; may assist with the development of capital project budget plans, estimating project costs, performing equipment analysis, etc. Develops and maintains field procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures, federal, state and local regulations and codes; Assists in the oversite of construction activities to ensure specification and code compliance. Coordinates construction activities with customers, contractors, States, Municipalities and internal departments Reviews purchase requisitions, and invoices related to departmental activity; Provides financial support to upper management for budget development and cost tracking. Develops, monitors and presents reports/summaries on project and departmental budgets. Integrates and coordinates internal and external resources necessary to ensure materials and equipment are delivered on time to complete processes or projects Monitors project progress and recommends schedule changes, cost and resource adjustments required to meet company objectives Ensures project work is conducted in a manner consistent with the Company’s safety and procurement policies and programs May provide direction to junior staff and review work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical or related discipline)
0-3 years related experience is required.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Depending on the specific nature of the engineering role, position may require occasional to significant travel by car.
This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing.
Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position.
As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing.
A positive drug test will result in disciplinary action.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of utility power systems is preferred.
Ability to independently develop, present and execute new projects through collaborations with other departments.
Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCad, SolidWorks) is preferred.
Engineering design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, schedules, and performs engineering assignments related to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas distribution and pressure regulating systems, including major/complex projects.
Analyzes, recommends and develops specific projects for implementation.
Assumes supervisory on-call assignments as required.
Supports values and commitment to Eversource’s mission, strategy and values.
Performs site layouts and prepares necessary documents for procurement, permitting and construction.
Specifies and procures materials and equipment, coordinates in-house and contract labor.
Prepares projects for bid, schedules and conducts bid meetings.
Evaluates bids and initiates award of purchase orders.
Assists with the development of capital project budget plans, estimating project costs, performing equipment analysis, etc.
Develops and maintains field procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures, federal, state and local regulations and codes.
Assists in the oversight of construction activities to ensure specification and code compliance.
Coordinates construction activities with customers, contractors, States, Municipalities and internal departments.
Reviews purchase requisitions and invoices related to departmental activity.
Provides financial support to upper management for budget development and cost tracking.
Develops, monitors and presents reports/summaries on project and departmental budgets.
Integrates and coordinates internal and external resources necessary to ensure materials and equipment are delivered on time to complete processes or projects.
Monitors project progress and recommends schedule changes, cost and resource adjustments required to meet company objectives.
Ensures project work is conducted in a manner consistent with the Company’s safety and procurement policies and programs.
May provide direction to junior staff and review work.
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.