Associate Utility Designer

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

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About The Position

Eversource is seeking a highly motivated, forward-thinking, problem-solving member to join the Electrical Design team. This role is responsible for designing and supporting Substation projects in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. The position requires developing detailed engineering designs using computer-aided techniques and preparing final detailed design packages through collaboration with engineering, construction, design disciplines, and outside vendors. The role also involves performing field visits, providing guidance to design drafters, performing technical calculations, and managing bills of materials. Additionally, the Associate Utility Designer will process design changes, verify as-built conditions, assist in developing department standards, review vendor projects, and provide design input for project development and license submittals. This role may also require storm duty assignments and a valid motor vehicle license.

Requirements

Working knowledge of electrical systems
Experience in wiring
Working knowledge of one-line, three-lines, and schematics
Ability to apply department design/drafting standards and procedures
Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards
Effectively communicate ideas and directions, both written and orally
Demonstrate ability to apply basic electrical theory, technical mathematics, and basic science
Associate’s degree in electronic engineering technology, or two to four years of directly related electrical experience

Nice To Haves

Prefer working knowledge of AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Develop detailed engineering designs using computer-aided techniques
Develop final detailed design packages for projects through discussions and meetings with appropriate engineering & construction personnel, design disciplines, and outside vendors
Prepare conceptual designs and sketches based on field investigations, project scope, and engineering criteria supplied by project/discipline engineers
Perform field visits during the design process to verify site conditions, resolve field issues and verify the accuracy of the design
Provide guidance, training, and direction to design drafters in the development of finished drawings
Perform technical calculations for substantiating designs
Prepare, approve, and maintain bills of materials and other supporting documents associated with the design drawing development
Process, review, and approve design changes to accommodate field-related problems
Verify the "as-built" conditions of design documents
Assist in the development of department standards in accordance with utility industry
Review and approve vendor projects
Provide design input to engineers for project development
Provide support for additional equipment, materials, or services in connection with construction
Provide design services to Engineering upon requests to aid them in the preparation of federal, state, and local license submittals
Required to perform Storm duty assignments
Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicles license