Project Engineering Designer I - (Hybrid Schedule), ESPD, MA

Eversource Energy•Springfield, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a union position with a hybrid schedule, requiring employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The role involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring project design activities for Distribution Engineering. The designer will be responsible for the design of complex overhead and underground electric distribution projects, including line relocations, third-party attachments, reliability improvements, and asset replacements. This position requires coordination with various internal and external stakeholders, providing technical guidance, and ensuring designs are safe, compliant, constructible, and cost-effective. The designer will also act as a company representative during construction and be responsible for assigned project deliverables, including budget, schedule, and performance tracking.

Requirements

Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and codes (National Electric Safety Code) and design construction standards and regulations
Working Knowledge of construction methods and procedures.
Knowledge of energy delivery power systems.
The ability to learn and utilize available information technologies
Understanding of pole loading analysis, including the ability to interpret and validate results using tools such as Pole Foreman.
Has achieved technical and professional skills/knowledge in job-related areas
Keep abreast of current trends and develops in area(s) of expertise
Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word and Excel)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of National Electric Code
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or comparable field of study plus successful completion of TMP or bachelor’s degree in engineering or comparable field of study plus five (5) years of related experience OR Eight (8) years of the equivalent in combined education and related experience.
Must hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Nice To Haves

Electrical License preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for project management to ensure complex work is completed on time; designs, plans, allocates and coordinates all resources relevant to a project, including budget, staffing and materials; identifies and monitors projects requiring performance improvements and recommends adjustments to keep on track.
Responsible for project design including coordination of materials, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders for local, state and environmental permitting, rights, easements and petitions in accordance with company processes, policies and standards.
Performs field visits and site assessments to verify existing conditions and support accurate design development.
Interfaces with appropriate departments to ensure the proper design and efficient construction of distribution projects.
Establishes a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish goals; plans proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources.
Serves as liaison with internal and external customers (i.e., company employees, customers, town/city and state officials); anticipates customer needs; gives high priority to customer satisfaction; communicates Eversource’s requirements for electric service installation.
Recommends changes to construction methods, standards, and the electric system.
Performs detailed overhead and underground electric distribution design, including preparation of drawings, calculations, material requirements and work packages, in accordance with company standards.
Participates in weekly AWC Planning and Scheduling meetings to coordinate project requirements for both customer and annual projects job types with the Resource Planner and the local scheduler.
Monitors and guides work group in achieving established department and corporate goals.
May assist with training other Designers.
Can assist with emergent work as needed.
Other related duties as assigned.