Senior Engineering Designer, Electrical Projects (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•East Springfield, MA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversource is seeking a Senior Engineering Designer for Electrical Projects with a hybrid schedule. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the design activities for Distribution Engineering projects. The incumbent will directly manage the design of multiple and/or large complex overhead and underground electric distribution projects, including line relocations, third-party attachments, reliability improvements, and capital plan projects. This position acts as an official company representative to internal workforces and external contractors, and is responsible for project budget and performance tracking. Please note: This position is represented by a union, and the initial union contract is currently being negotiated. All terms and conditions of the position, including salary, are subject to negotiation and may change. Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position.

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 supervise, coach and motivate others
The ability to learn and utilize available information technologies
Has achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills/knowledge in jobrelated 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, comparable field of study or the equivalent in combined education and experience.
Five (5) to eight (8) years of related experience.
Must hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Nice To Haves

Electrical License preferred

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and monitors performance of project design activities for Distribution Engineering.
Directly responsible for the design of multiple and/or large complex overhead and underground electric distribution projects.
Designs projects including line relocations to facilitate state and municipal roadway relocations and bridge reconstruction, third party attachment and build out, reliability and obsolescence improvements and replacements and yearly capital plan and programming.
Acts as an official company representative to internal work forces and external contractors engaged in the construction of distribution facilities.
Responsible for project budget and performance tracking.
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 material coordination, local, state and environmental permitting, rights, easements and petitions.
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.
Designs layouts for Electric Reliability, Underground Network, System Automation, Target Equipment, Voltage Conversions, State Highway and Municipal projects, service additions and changes to the Company electric system using Company approved standards and policies.
Performs technical calculations and prepares work orders as assigned.
Designs, negotiates, and coordinates the installation of residential, commercial, and industrial services including the preparation of cost estimates, work orders, and written service agreements.
Works with others (e.g. Supervisors, Engineers, etc.) to prepare work orders for larger commercial and industrial service installations.
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 and mentoring Designers at all levels.
Occasionally acts on behalf of the Field Design Supervisor in their absence or as needed; may review/approve work from designers/technicians.
Other related duties as assigned.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
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.