Lead Engineer, LNG
About The Position
The Lead Engineer is responsible for executing technical projects, supervising staff engineers, developing engineering standards, and conducting multi-year planning to provide technical support for LNG and LPG facilities. The role supports LNG Operations by assigning resources to evaluate system failures, review critical assets, and develop technical procedures. It ensures Eversource LNG and LPG facilities are designed to high quality standards that provide safe and reliable service. The Lead Engineer supervises, assigns, prioritizes, and directs the work of other engineers and staff. The position is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug testing. The employee must be available for emergency restoration assignments and travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary. Emergency assignments may require work outside normal responsibilities, hours, and location.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
- Ten years of experience in engineering and project management within the utility or industrial industry.
- Demonstrated excellence in project leadership, coordination, and budget management.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to understand thermodynamics and cryogenic fundamentals as they relate to LNG and LPG facilities.
- Extensive knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations and industry codes.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication abilities.
- Working knowledge of standard office software, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to become Operator Qualified under the DOT Program.
- Valid driver's license.
- Available for emergency restoration assignments as required and travel between MA, CT, and NH as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, coach, and develop engineers; approve timesheets, conduct performance reviews, and assign and prioritize direct reports' work.
- Be responsible for project cost and performance.
- Develop, justify, and approve project approval documents.
- Ensure designs and specifications for equipment additions, modifications, and replacements, as well as permit applications, are completed accurately and on time.
- Develop preliminary engineering designs and associated details as needed.
- Collaborate with engineers in the group and across the Gas Business to promote consistency and teamwork.
- Review purchase requisitions and invoices related to departmental activity; monitor and report on project and departmental budgets and provide variances from schedule and cost targets as required.
- Provide technical support and direction to operating areas on equipment performance, engineering guidelines, and operating decisions in normal and emergency situations.
- Lead root-cause analysis and the development and implementation of corrective actions.
- Evaluate and select technology and equipment for facilities.
- Develop standards and procedures for design, operation, and maintenance.
- Assume the Manager's role as required.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards program; benefits program details are available on the company's careers site.
- Potential incentive eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
