Lead Engineer, Distribution Engineering (Hybrid) 01/22/2024

Locations: Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Eversource is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee the reliability of the distribution system in the Pittsfield Area Work Center, which includes the City of Pittsfield and surrounding towns. There is some flexibility regarding the base office location (Pittsfield, Hadley, or Springfield), with the candidate required to work from the base office location twice a week. Additionally, the candidate should expect to visit the Pittsfield Area Work Center and patrol distribution circuits regularly or as needed.

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 in order to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance.  Responsible for ensuring that the Eversource transmission 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/distribution system.  Responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing, and directing the work performed by other Engineers and staff.

Essential Functions: 

Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; approves time and conducts performance reviews. 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 and distribution systems, and the preparation of system electrical permits and related customer notifications, 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.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail. Working knowledge of standard office computer software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Education:

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other Engineering degree with relevant experience/coursework.Power System Engineering is preferred.

Experience:   

Eight (8) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry. Supervisory experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The 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.

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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.