Lead Engineer, Commissioning- Substations

Eversource Energy•Hooksett, NH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position has the responsibility for the development and implementation of plans and procedures for the testing and commissioning of highly complex transmission and distribution substation projects. This position works closely with System Test 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. This position is responsible for commissioning of substation equipment as individual units (breakers, transformers, etc.) as well as overall project commission including controls, systems, relays, metering, etc. This position also has shared responsibility for optimizing the cost and performance of the assets of the transmission/distribution system. In addition, this position coordinates the evaluation of system failures, and the appropriate resolutions, in order to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance. This position shares accountability with peers in the strategy, development, and design of the organization’s Life Cycle Plan, a comprehensive long-term plan for the transmission/distribution system. This position is responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing and directing the work performed by other engineers. This position may require on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline
Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years in utility distribution/transmission engineering
Valid CT/MA driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Electrical Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

Ensuring complex substation projects are tested and commissioned in accordance with industry and Eversource standards with a focus on safety and maintaining system reliability
Assisting in the development of standards and procedures for the test and commissioning of substation projects
Collaborating with Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork
Root-cause analysis, development and implementation of corrective actions relating to project commissioning
Managing, coaching, developing and reviewing performance of engineers and other staff
Supervising, administratively and/or functionally, engineers and other direct reports, as assigned
Cost and performance of certain assets on the system including reliability analysis and trending of system events and monitoring of equipment condition
Development and management of a preventive maintenance optimization program
Providing technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations
Working closely with Investment Planning on project justification and financial rationing
Evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system
Development of standards and procedures for design, operation and maintenance
Assuming the role of Project Manager, as required