Lead Engineer, Distribution Engineering (Hybrid Schedule))

Eversource Energy•Boston, MA

13d•$145,670 - $161,860•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversource has two full-time opportunities for a Lead Engineer to join the Distribution Engineering Team. This team is responsible for the strategic development, expansion, planning, design, maintenance, and operation of the system and its equipment to ensure reliable customer service. They focus on technical solutions and modernization initiatives to improve operations and integrate renewable energy resources, as well as preventing, evaluating, and resolving system failures. The Lead Engineer will oversee the development, expansion, planning, design, maintenance, and operation of the system and its equipment to meet organizational objectives. This role also involves coordinating the evaluation and resolution of system failures to support operations during unplanned maintenance. The position ensures that Eversource distribution systems are designed to high-quality standards, providing safe, reliable, competitively priced, and environmentally sound electric service. The Lead Engineer shares accountability with peers for the strategy, development, and design of the organization’s Life Cycle Plan and is responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing, and directing the work of other Engineers and staff. These roles are based in Dorchester, MA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
A valid driver’s license is required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of utility power systems is preferred.
Familiarity with power-related software is preferred.
Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; approves time and reviews work for quality. Assigns, prioritizes and directs work performed by at least 2 FTE Engineers or 1 FTE Engineer and 1 FTE Designer.
Responsible for overseeing all types of distribution systems within the local territory the lead is assigned to. This can include Overhead Radial, Underground Radial, and Underground Network distribution systems.
Responsible for the cost and performance of certain assets on the system which may include reliability analysis and trending of system events and monitoring of equipment condition.
Responsible for the development, justification and approval of the Life Cycle Plan activities over a multi-year horizon and for ongoing projects.
Ensures that the design and specification of additions, modifications and replacements to the transmission and distribution systems, and the preparation of system electrical permits and related customer notifications, are completed accurately and on time.
Responsible for the development of preliminary engineering designs and the details, as necessary.
Collaborates with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations.
Accountable for root-cause analysis, development and implementation of corrective actions.
Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system.
Responsible for the development of standards and procedures for design, operation and maintenance.
Assumes the role of the Manager as required.
Expected to assist with storm duty and any other major events.
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.