Project Engineer, Gas

Eversource Energy•Westborough, MA

2d•$116,370 - $129,300

About The Position

The Project Engineer, Gas Asset Management assists in developing, expanding, planning, designing, maintaining, and operating the gas system and its equipment. The role helps evaluate system or material failures and identify appropriate resolutions, supporting gas operations with planned and unplanned maintenance. As assigned, the engineer ensures that Eversource gas transmission and distribution systems are designed to high-quality standards that provide safe, reliable, and environmentally sound gas service. The position shares accountability with leadership and peers for the strategy, development, and design of the organization’s long-term Gas Asset Management Program. Engineering practices are applied as directed by the Manager or Lead Engineer, Gas Asset Management, or their designee. The position supports risk mitigation, engineering design, capital and operating-cost planning, budgeting, project coordination, progress monitoring, and accurate documentation. It may provide direction to junior staff and review their work, and it may support gas distribution restoration efforts during emergencies. This safety-sensitive position requires availability for emergency restoration assignments and travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary. Employees in the position are subject to random drug testing, and an employee moving from a non-safety-sensitive position may be subject to a pre-assignment drug test. Applicants requiring immigration-related sponsorship to start employment will not be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
At least five years of related engineering experience.
Knowledge of gas distribution construction and maintenance work practices and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable governmental codes and regulations, including the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of risk management principles, mitigation-plan development, and financial forecasting.
Working knowledge of environmental requirements affecting related activities.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Availability for emergency restoration assignments as required.
Availability to travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary.
Applicants requiring immigration-related sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Gas experience.

Responsibilities

Understand the fundamentals of the Gas Asset and Risk Management Program (GARMP).
Develop and maintain risk mitigation plans as directed, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and codes.
Coordinate resources required to complete processes or projects as directed.
Drive improvements and changes to the Gas Asset & Risk Management Program as directed.
Develop preliminary engineering designs and details as directed.
Collaborate with other engineers within Engineering to promote consistency and teamwork.
Collaborate with engineering and operations stakeholders to develop single-year and five-year capital plans as assigned.
Assume asset family owner and/or facilitator roles as directed by the Lead Engineer or Manager.
Collaborate with finance and investment planning groups to determine capital and O&M costs to the GBU.
Develop and justify Asset Family Plan activities over a multi-year horizon and for ongoing projects, as assigned.
Review purchase requisitions and invoices related to departmental activity; support upper management with budget development and cost tracking.
Develop, monitor, and present reports and summaries on project and departmental budgets.
Provide reliable, attentive, courteous, high-quality, proactive, and timely service to internal and external customers.
Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure materials and equipment are delivered on time.
Monitor project and program progress and recommend schedule, cost, and resource adjustments needed to meet company objectives.
Develop positive working relationships to coordinate work activities effectively.
Maintain accurate documentation related to all work products.
Ensure project work is consistent with company safety and procurement policies and programs.
May direct junior staff and review their work.
Assist with gas distribution system restoration efforts during emergencies.