Lead Engineer (Hybrid)

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.).

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Lead Engineer is responsible for the development, expansion, planning, design, to meet the mission and objectives of the gas organization. In addition, this position coordinates the evaluation of system failures, and the appropriate resolutions, to provide support to gas operations on unplanned maintenance. Responsible for ensuring that the Eversource gas transmission and distribution systems are designed to high quality standards that provide customers with safe, reliable, and environmentally sound gas service. This position shares accountability with peers in the strategy, development, and design of the organization’s Asset Family Plan, a comprehensive long-term plan for the transmission/distribution system. Responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing and directing the work performed by other internal engineers, external engineering resources and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; approves time and conducts performance reviews. Assigns, prioritizes and directs work performed by at least 2 FTE Engineers.
• Directs external engineering technical and consulting resources in the development of the required designs, work scope and schedules.
• 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 Asset Family 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 system, and the preparation of special gas permits and easements are completed accurately and on time.
• Responsible for the development of preliminary and detailed engineering designs, as necessary.
• Collaborates with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency across the organization.
• Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating and maintenance procedures and construction standards.
• Accountable for root-cause analysis, development and implementation of Gas Engineering corrective actions.
• Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system.
• Supports the development of standards and procedures for design, operation and maintenance, and emergency response.
• Presents scope and progress of projects, results of studies and new tools, equipment and procedures to Gas Business leadership
• Assumes the role of the Manager as required.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of gas systems and components.
• Knowledge of gas design standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of all gas industry codes and standards.
• Capability to effectively communicate ideas and direction, both written and orally.

Education:

• Requires a BS Engineering

Experience:

• Minimum of eight (8) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the gas utility industry. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Working Conditions:

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Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

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Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs are involved. Job can require traveling to operating districts and companies within and outside the state.

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Depending on the specific nature of the engineering role, position may require occasional to significant travel by car. A valid driver’s license is required.

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This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be