Associate Utility Designer (Hybrid Schedule)
About The Position
Eversource is seeking a motivated, forward-thinking problem solver to join its Electrical Design team. The Associate Utility Designer designs and supports substation projects in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. The role develops engineering designs and design packages, supports field and construction activities, performs technical calculations, and assists engineers with project development and licensing submittals. The position also requires storm and emergency restoration duty and travel among Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary. Applicants who require immigration-related sponsorship to begin employment with Eversource will not be considered. The role is a regular position with one opening. The annual salary range is $76,380.00–$84,870.00, commensurate with experience, and the position is eligible for a potential incentive.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of electrical systems, including wiring and one-line, three-line, and schematic diagrams.
- Ability to apply department design and drafting standards and procedures.
- Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
- Ability to communicate ideas and directions effectively in writing and orally.
- Ability to apply basic electrical theory, technical mathematics, and basic science.
- Associate of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. Bachelor's and master's degrees will not be considered.
- Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
- Must be available for emergency restoration assignments as required.
- Must be available to travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer working knowledge of AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
- Zero to two years of directly related utility design, wiring, or technical experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed engineering designs using computer-aided techniques.
- Develop final detailed design packages through discussions and meetings with engineering and construction personnel, design disciplines, and outside vendors.
- Prepare conceptual designs and sketches based on field investigations, project scope, and engineering criteria provided by project or discipline engineers.
- Perform field visits during design to verify site conditions, resolve field issues, and confirm design accuracy.
- Guide, train, and direct design drafters in developing finished drawings.
- Perform technical calculations for substation designs.
- Prepare, approve, and maintain bills of materials and other supporting design documents.
- Process, review, and approve design changes to accommodate field-related problems.
- Verify as-built conditions against design documents.
- Assist in developing department standards in accordance with the utility industry.
- Review and approve vendor projects.
- Provide design input to engineers for project development.
- Provide design support for additional equipment, materials, or services related to construction.
- Provide design services to Engineering upon request to support preparation of federal, state, and local license submittals.
- Perform storm duty assignments and emergency restoration assignments as required.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards program; details are available on the company's careers site.
- Potential incentive eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
