Lead Engineer, Substation Standards
Company: Eversource Energy
Location: Westwood
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
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This is a hybrid role. The first three months is fulltime in the
office.
The Lead Engineer is responsible for the development, expansion,
planning, design, maintenance and operation of the system and its
equipment to meet the mission and objectives of the organization.
In addition, this position coordinates the evaluation of system
failures, and the appropriate resolutions to provide support to
operations on unplanned maintenance. Responsible for ensuring that
the Eversource transmission, substation and distribution systems
are designed to high quality standards that provide customers with
safe, reliable, competitively priced and environmentally sound
electric service. This position shares accountability with peers in
the strategy, development, and design of the organization's Life
Cycle Plan, a comprehensive long-term plan for the transmission,
substation, and distribution systems. Responsible for supervising,
assigning, prioritizing, and directing the work performed by other
Engineers and staff.
Essential Functions:
- Self-directed, Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers;
approves time and conducts. performance reviews. Assigns,
prioritizes, and directs work performed by Engineers.
- Responsible for the cost and performance of certain assets on
the system which may include reliability analysis and trending of
system events and monitoring of equipment condition.
- Responsible for the development, justification, and approval of
the Life Cycle Plan activities over a multi-year horizon and for
ongoing projects.
- Ensures that the design and specification of additions,
modifications and replacements to the transmission, Substation and
distribution systems are completed accurately and on time.
- Responsible for the development of preliminary engineering
designs and the details, as necessary.
- Collaborates with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure
consistency and teamwork.
- Provides technical support and direction to operating areas
relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating
decisions during normal and emergency situations.
- Accountable for root-cause analysis, development, and
implementation of corrective actions.
- Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and
equipment for the system.
- Responsible for the development of standards and procedures for
design, operation, and maintenance.
- Assumes the role of the Manager as required.
- Work includes calculating, comparing, technical writing,
editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing,
consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying,
coordinating, implementing, and presenting.
- Capable of performing multiple simultaneous activities, where
deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while
involving significant business commitments and results.
- Evaluation of Distribution and Substation Equipment and
Materials to be used on the Electrical Distribution System and
Substations.
- Material Procurement and Specification development and Material
Standard creation.
- Construction Standards to support field personnel with
installing the Substation and Distribution Equipment.
- Work Method Standards to support field personnel with operating
the Substation and Distribution Equipment.
- Equipment Performance, Reliability and Failure Analysis
tracking and field and system engineeringsupport.
- Works with other departments to provide technical
support.
- Analyzes and investigates field needs; recommends appropriate
solution.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
- Knowledge of the principles of electricity, mechanics,
hydraulics, and structures.
- Knowledge of national code and their interpretation.
- Knowledge of Substation Equipment Specification is
required.
- Knowledge of Substation and Distribution Equipment Maintenance
is desirable.
- Skill in the use of technical and engineering instruments and
tools.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency using the Microsoft
Office Suite and internet applications.
- Excellent Analytical, Technical Writing and Oral Communication
skills are required.
- Ability to set work priorities.
- Ability to maintain records, and prepare reports and
correspondence related to the work.
- Substation equipment and standards experience is highly
desirable.
- Experience in the utility industry is highly
desirable.
- Willingness and ability to work during storms for extent
hours.
- Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, Electrical
preferred.
Experience:
- A minimum of eight (8) years of experience is required.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The
annual salary range for this position is $133,570.00 to
$148,410.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your
experience. Check out the career site for an overview of
benefits.
Working Conditions:
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as
required.
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Please include a resume with your application.
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Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability
status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Vaccination Information:
Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for
COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns
regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to
discuss your concerns with Eversource's HR department after you
have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does
not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to
receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all
applicable laws.
Emergency Response:
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.
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