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Lead Engineer - Substation Civil Engineering (m/w/d)

Summary: Become the Lead Engineer at Eversource Energy in Manchester, NH, responsible for civil and structural design of electrical substations. Supervise a team of engineers, ensuring compliance with standards and addressing field queries. Collaborate across departments to support project planning and execution. Enjoy a competitive salary range of $137,000 to $153,000, plus incentives, and a robust benefits package in a dynamic work environment.
Eversource Energy
Eversource Energy
Manchester, New Hampshire, United States   Hybrid   Full Time   USD 137k–153k yearly  UTC-05:00   10000+   2 months ago

Eversource Energy

Company Overview

Eversource Energy

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

1966

Business Model

Utilities

Electricity and natural gas distribution

Residential, commercial, and industrial energy services

Locations & Geography

United States (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire)

Company Culture

Their mission is to deliver reliable energy and exceptional service to their customers while promoting sustainability.

They foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.

They offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities.

Activities & Projects

They are currently involved in renewable energy projects, including solar and wind initiatives.

They have implemented smart grid technologies to enhance energy efficiency.

They are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing renewable energy sources.

Career Opportunities

Typical job openings include roles in engineering, customer service, and project management.

They offer competitive salaries, health benefits, retirement plans, and employee wellness programs.

Contact Information

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Last updated on 2025-01-16 | Report an issue

Job Description

The Lead Civil Engineer is responsible for the development, expansion, and design of the system and its equipment to meet the mission and objectives of the organization. Responsible for civil and structural design and calculations for electrical substations and 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; Assigns, prioritizes, and directs work performed by at least 2 Civil/Structural FTE engineers.
  • Responsible for civil and structural designs for structures and foundations, rigid bus analysis, oil containment design, substation sanitary and water installations, site grading design, and storm water management.
  • Ensure work is in accordance with Eversource standards and applicable Codes.
  • Provide Civil Engineering support of construction activities including resolution of all field questions and approval of any field generated change to the issued design.
  • Provide additional support to other departments where civil engineering design and analysis is required for work on the Transmission and Distribution systems.
  • 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 are completed accurately and on time.
  • Responsible for the development and approval of project scopes, engineering designs, details, material ordering, and cost estimates, as necessary.
  • Responsible for selection of contract engineering firms and monitoring progress and performance. (Development of engineering scope of work, review of submittals, and approval of invoices.)
  • Collaborates with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
  • Collaborates with other departments such as System Planning, Distributed Energy Resources, Asset Management, Project Management, Project Scheduling, Siting and Permitting, and Plant Accounting, to support project planning, technical and financial approvals, scheduling, regulatory submittals and interrogatories, and project closeout.
  • 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.
  • Responsible for the development and update of equipment specifications, participation in equipment RFP process, and review/approval of manufacturers’ drawings and documentation.
  • Possess the ability to communicate effectively with others, use computers effectively, and write clearly and concisely.
  • Provide PE stamped documents to outside agencies as required.
  • Assumes the role of the Manager as required.
  • Expected to assist with storm duty and any other major events.

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.).
  • Proficient in civil and structural analysis tools such as Mathcad, RISA, STAAD, RISA3D, RISA Foundation, RISA Foot, LPile, etc.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.

Licenses & Certifications:

  • PE License required, with the ability obtain a NH PE license within 6 months of employment.

Experience:

  • Minimum of eight (8) years civil/structural experience, preferably in the electrical utility industry.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.

Working Conditions

  • Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
  • Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
  • Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs are involved.
  • Job will require substation site visits.

Compensation

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The salary range for this position is $137,000.00 to $153,000.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of benefits.

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

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.

About the role

January 7, 2025

Full Time

Company

Eversource Energy

July 6, 2025

Hybrid

USD 137k–153k yearly

  •  Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

Minimum of eight years civil/structural experience

UTC-05:00

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