Engineer, Gas

Eversource Energy•Lawrence, MA

4d•$100,490 - $111,660•Hybrid

About The Position

Assists in the planning, development, scheduling, and the performance of engineering assignments related to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas distribution, pressure regulating systems, including standard projects. Applies engineering practices as directed by other team members. Assumes supervisory on-call assignments as required. Under the direction of other engineering staff, designs systems or installations to fit the Company’s objectives, conforming to industry standards, guidelines and regulations of federal, state and local authorities. Gas systems include, but are not limited to, regulator stations, telemetry, commercial worker/monitor regulator sets, uprates, distribution main projects and culvert crossings. Perform site layouts and prepare necessary documents for procurement, permitting and construction. Specifies and procure materials and equipment. Develops and maintains field procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures, federal, state and local regulations and codes. Coordinate construction activities with customers, contractors, States, Municipalities and internal departments. Assists in the oversite of construction activities to insure specification and code compliance. Ensure compliance with field procedures and the coordination with Gas Control. Reviews purchase requisitions, and invoices related to departmental activity. Assists in gas distribution system restoration efforts during emergencies.

Requirements

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.
Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or related discipline.
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years related experience
Work includes calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting.
This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.

Nice To Haves

Some travel required.
Some exposure to gaseous atmospheres, construction site hazards, and hazards on customer’s property.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs are involved.
Job can require traveling to operating districts, gas facilities and companies within and outside the state.
This is a Safety Sensitive position and subject to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of other engineering staff, designs systems or installations to fit the Company’s objectives, conforming to industry standards, guidelines and regulations of federal, state and local authorities.
Gas systems include, but are not limited to, regulator stations, telemetry, commercial worker/monitor regulator sets, uprates, distribution main projects and culvert crossings.
Performs site layouts and prepare necessary documents for procurement, permitting and construction.
Specifies and procure materials and equipment.
Develops and maintains field procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures, federal, state and local regulations and codes.
Coordinates construction activities with customers, contractors, States, Municipalities and internal departments.
Assists in the oversite of construction activities to insure specification and code compliance.
Ensure compliance with field procedures and the coordination with Gas Control.
Reviews purchase requisitions, and invoices related to departmental activity.
Assists in gas distribution system restoration efforts during emergencies.