Lead Engineer, Commissioning (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy•Westwood, MA

1d•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. Responsible for the development and implementation of plans and procedures for the testing and commissioning of highly complex transmission and distribution substation projects. Works closely with Station Operations, Field Engineering, and Protection & Controls Engineering in the development of project test and commissioning plans with a focus on ensuring safety and eliminating issues and errors during the commission process. Responsible for commissioning of substation equipment as individual units (breakers, transformers, etc.) as well as overall project commission including controls, systems, relays, metering, etc. The Lead Substation Commissioning Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive testing and commissioning plans for complex transmission and distribution substation projects. This role collaborates closely with Station Operations, Field Engineering, and Protection & Controls Engineering to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient commissioning processes. The position also serves as an equipment specialist within the Substation Technical Organization, contributing to emergency spare equipment strategy, integration of remote monitoring technologies, and health diagnostics of substation assets.

Requirements

Strong foundation in electrical engineering, with emphasis on substation testing and commissioning.
Expertise in asset management, equipment diagnostics, and system reliability analysis.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline required.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in utility transmission/distribution engineering.
Valid driver’s license (CT/MA) required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the testing and commissioning of substation equipment (e.g., breakers, transformers) and integrated systems (e.g., controls, relays, metering).
Develop and maintain standards and procedures for substation commissioning, with a focus on Bulk Electric System (BES) reliability and safety.
Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for commissioning-related issues.
Provide technical leadership and supervision to engineers and other staff, including performance management and coaching.
Optimize asset performance and cost through reliability analysis, condition monitoring, and preventive maintenance strategies.
Support operations during normal and emergency conditions with technical guidance and system prioritization.
Collaborate with Investment Planning on project justification and financial analysis.
Evaluate and select technologies and equipment for system upgrades and new installations.
Contribute to the development of long-term Life Cycle Plans for transmission and distribution systems.