Engineer, Engineering, Gas

Eversource Energy•Southborough, MA

1d•$100,490 - $111,660

About The Position

Assists in planning, developing, scheduling, and performing engineering assignments related to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas distribution and pressure-regulating systems, including standard projects. Applies engineering practices under the direction of other team members and may assume supervisory on-call assignments as required. Under the direction of other engineering staff, designs systems and installations that meet company objectives and comply with applicable industry standards and federal, state, and local requirements. Work may involve regulator stations, telemetry, commercial worker/monitor regulator sets, uprates, distribution main projects, and culvert crossings. Performs site layouts; prepares procurement, permitting, and construction documents; and specifies and procures materials and equipment. Develops and maintains field procedures, coordinates construction activities with customers, contractors, government entities, municipalities, and internal departments, and assists with construction oversight to ensure specification and code compliance. Reviews purchase requisitions and invoices, coordinates with Gas Control, and assists with gas distribution system restoration during emergencies. The position is primarily office-based, with travel to operating districts, gas facilities, and companies within and outside the state. Travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire may be necessary. The role requires availability for emergency restoration assignments and may involve exposure to gaseous atmospheres, construction-site hazards, and hazards on customers’ property. It is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug testing.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
At least three years of related experience.
Thorough knowledge of distribution construction and maintenance work practices and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable governmental codes and regulations.
Knowledge of welding and fusing principles.
Working knowledge of environmental requirements affecting related activities.
Familiarity with MS computer operations.
Valid driver's license.
Availability for emergency restoration assignments as required.
Availability to travel between MA, CT, and NH as necessary.
Ability to work in an environment involving multiple simultaneous activities, deadlines, pressure, and significant business commitments and results.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, developing, scheduling, and performing engineering assignments for gas distribution and pressure-regulating systems.
Design systems and installations under the direction of engineering staff to meet company objectives and applicable standards, codes, and regulations.
Perform site layouts and prepare procurement, permitting, and construction documents.
Specify and procure materials and equipment.
Develop and maintain field procedures that comply with company requirements and applicable regulations and codes.
Coordinate construction activities with customers, contractors, states, municipalities, and internal departments.
Assist with construction oversight to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and field procedures, and coordinate with Gas Control.
Review purchase requisitions and invoices related to departmental activity.
Assist with gas distribution system restoration during emergencies.
Assume supervisory on-call assignments as required.
Travel between MA, CT, and NH as necessary and to operating districts, gas facilities, and companies within and outside the state.