Electrical Engineer, Substation Engineering and Design (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.). Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change. The Engineer is responsible for performing engineering assignments requiring professional proficiency of subject matter and experience associated with electric distribution and transmission substations. 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. The selected candidate must possess the ability to organize engineering projects, work to a schedule, be assigned to multiple projects of varying degrees of complexity, and follow through on all assignments as necessary to support project design from Scoping through Energization and As-Building. 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.

Requirements

The candidate must have 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.
The candidate must be 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.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required
Minimum of three years related experience
Must be available to work in Berlin, CT in an office environment and remotely at times.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary for substation site visits and other business needs.

Responsibilities

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.