Supervisor, Substation Design and Drafting (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy•Westwood, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position has the responsibility for planning, coordinating and managing activities related to the design and documentation associated with new transmission & distribution substations, and the modification and expansion of existing distribution substations. Supervises the work activities of personnel assigned to the Substation Design unit. Ensures projects undertaken are in accordance with Eversource Design and Application Standards and ensures that the design work of the Substation Design Unit is in compliance with safety, budget and schedule requirements.

Requirements

Working familiarity with CAD tools & drafting techniques
Working familiarity with the ADEPT library
Appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide employees, with the ability to modify employee behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and unforeseen priorities
Ability to multi-task
Demonstrated high standards of professional and technical competence
Complete and thorough knowledge of technical skills including system-wide application
Associate’s degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering major preferred
Ten years of related direct engineering or design experience in substations, distribution and/or transmission engineering or operation
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is desirable

Responsibilities

Supervises, coaches, develops and reviews performance of Design and Drafting staff.
Supervises, assigns, prioritizes and directs work performed by at least 2 FTE Design and/or Drafting staff.
Oversees outside CAD Consultant to implement automated CAD features for improved drawings and drawing development.
Advances the latest available CAD capabilities across operating companies.
Develops detailed electrical design criteria for specific design projects in conjunction with substation project engineering.
Oversees the application of established design standards, procedures and criteria.
Approves all drawings and other documentation prepared by the Substation Design unit for assigned projects.
Approves purchase requisitions for materials and equipment required for assigned projects.
Approves design solutions to operating and maintenance problems.
Supervises the preparation of or prepares detailed schedules and man-day estimates for assigned substation design projects.
Supervises the development of conceptual designs for potential substation projects.
Supervises the development of designs and drawings for additions or modifications to existing transmission, bulk supply and distribution substations.
Supervises the development of design sketches of yard and equipment layouts, wiring and interconnection diagrams, groundings, and other schemes for substation additions or modifications.
Ensures that technical calculations in support of substation designs are accurate and complete.
Supervises the writing of technical specifications involving substation project materials and equipment.
Supervises the preparation of purchase requisitions for materials and equipment required for substation projects.
Provides direction to and evaluates the performance of outside contractors and vendors providing substation equipment and design services.
Works with other system areas in the planning, project management, coordination and monitoring of schedule and equipment requirements.
Ensures technical data is made available to appropriate personnel for feasibility studies involving new or modified substation projects.
Actively supports storm and/or emergency restoration assignments.
Manages the drawing field mark-ups and as built process for minimizing back log.
Supervise and support document control, form control and drawing production process and have working familiarity with the ADEPT Library.