Senior Engineer, Gas System Planning (HYBRID)

Eversource Energy • Westborough, MA

90d • $125,680 - $139,640

About The Position

The Gas System Planning Engineer position will analyze, plan, and design natural gas distribution systems using engineering principles, hydraulic models, and system knowledge. The Engineer will execute measurable results in system analysis and reliability, long range planning, and peak demand preparedness. Collaboration is essential with key stakeholders across the Company, including engineering, operations, gas control, energy supply, electric system planning, clean technologies, sales, finance, regulatory, and compliance. Provides a high level of coordination and support on specific projects and cross-functional efforts, collaborating with and often leading a team of professionals and working cross-functionally with Distribution Integrity Management Programs (DIMP) and Asset & Risk Management, Compliance Programs. This position performs, or assists in, major/complex projects including the design, procurement, installation and testing of systems and devices that will repair, replace, improve or increase the Gas organization's physical assets and provide for permit requirements and regulatory compliance. Performing all of these tasks with specific consideration of MA DPU Order 20-80 as it relates to the future of gas and looking at non-pipeline alternatives to traditional gas projects, will be a critical responsibility for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology or related discipline
• Five (5) to Eight (8) years of related engineering experience
• Thorough knowledge of distribution construction and maintenance work practices and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable governmental codes and regulations
• Knowledge of welding and fusing principles
• Working knowledge of environmental requirements affecting related activities
• Familiarity with MS computer operations
• Some exposure to gaseous atmospheres, construction site hazards, and hazards on customer's property

Nice To Haves

• Gas experience is a plus
• Familiarity with Non-Pipeline Alternatives (NPA) would be a plus for this role

Responsibilities

• Build, utilize, and maintain hydraulic models to analyze and plan natural gas distribution systems
• Verify hydraulic model performance using actual system flows/pressures & calibrate hydraulic models using statistical regression analyses of market and large customer demands
• Collaborate with gas control and supply services on capacity management and planning
• Conduct feasibility studies to determine gas service requirements for existing and potential customers
• Identify locations for isolation valves for optimum system control
• Provide timely emergency support
• Develop winter operations plans and SCADA alarm parameters
• Recommend placement of pressure charts to identify and investigate potential deficiencies and optimize recommendations to maintain/enhance gas distribution infrastructure reliability
• Develop long range plans for infrastructure replacement, load growth, and system optimization
• Collaborate with Electric System Planning & Clean Technologies to analyze capacity, with respect to integrated energy planning and non-pipeline alternatives to traditional gas projects
• Prepare formal documents for legal filings and discovery requests from state and regulatory bodies
• Foresee betterment needs and recommend system improvements
• Develop, prioritize, and submit capital budget requests to address load growth, peak demand preparedness, and reliability
• Provide information and analysis to support regulatory initiatives
• Operate, maintain, and enhance computer hardware/software necessary to support accurate system analysis & integrate new technologies and existing Company systems
• Design systems or installations to fit the Company's objectives, with some latitude for independent action and decision making, conforming to industry standards, guidelines and regulations of federal, state and local authorities
• Specify and procure materials and equipment, coordinate in-house and contract labor to install and test new installations in a timely fashion with input from vendors, engineers and Company departments
• Develop and maintain procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations and codes
• Train junior staff and review all their work
• Oversee the procurement of all federal, state and local permits and notifications required for each job
• Provide technical and financial support to upper management for future needs and budget allocations
• Support values and commitment to Eversource's mission, strategy and values
• Provide direction or assistance in carrying out assignments
• Coordinate resources required to complete processes or projects
• Utilize fundamental gas flow equations and hydraulic software to design or recommend changes to existing gas piping systems, including Synergi Gas by DNV

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards program
• Potential incentive eligibility
• Salary range: $125,680.00-$139,640.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree