Lead Engineer (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•Waterford, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversource is seeking a Lead Engineer to join the Distribution Engineering Team. This role involves supervising represented engineers and is responsible for managing capacity increases, developing capital plan projects, improving system reliability, and playing a lead role in ERP response. The position has shared responsibility for optimizing the cost and performance of the transmission/distribution system assets. The Lead Engineer is responsible for the strategic development, expansion, planning, design, maintenance, and operation of the system and its equipment to meet organizational objectives. This role also coordinates the evaluation of system failures and their resolutions, providing support to operations on unplanned maintenance. It shares accountability with peers in the strategy, development, and design of the organization’s Life Cycle Plan. The Lead Engineer supervises, assigns, prioritizes, and directs the work of other engineers. Depending on the assignment, this position could be situated in various service centers, accountable for specific asset systems, or centralized with accountability for component assets. On-call responsibilities may be required. The role can be based in Waterford, CT, or Madison, CT.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
Minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
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.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages, coaches, develops and reviews performance of engineers and other staff.
Develops infrastructure strategy, operating philosophy and technical basis for asset renewal decisions.
Works closely with System Planning on process integration (Bulk Power Substations).
Responsible for the cost and performance of certain assets on the system including reliability analysis and trending of system events and monitoring of equipment condition.
Responsible for the development, justification and authorization of the Life Cycle Plan activities over a multi-year horizon and for the ongoing management.
Responsible for the development and management of a preventive maintenance optimization program.
Responsible for the development of preliminary engineering designs and the details, as necessary.
Coordinates and prioritizes Life Cycle Plan work within each service area and across Electric Operations and participates in the work scheduling process.
Collaborate 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.
Works closely with Investment Planning on project justification and financial rationing.
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 Project Manager, as required.
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.