Senior Engineering Designer, Electrical Projects (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•Springfield, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.). 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. Role and Scope of Position: 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. Design projects include 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. The incumbent will be responsible for project budget and performance tracking. Essential Functions: 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. New Hampshire only. 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.

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
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
Position requires work in an office environment, at customer locations, on construction sites and in the field opening various electrical equipment
Requires the use of company provided PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

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 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