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Eversource Energy

Lead Engineer - Substation Design ( Hybrid Schedule)

Salary$146k – $162k
LocationWestwood, MA; Berlin, CT; Manchester, NH
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 4, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have4
Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required. Electrical Engineering degree preferred
Minimum of eight (8) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry
Ability to independently develop, present and execute new projects through collaborations with other departments
A valid driver's license is required
Nice to have3
Knowledge of utility power systems is preferred
Familiarity with power related software is preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Eligibility3
Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.)
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
Legal
Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.
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.
About the role
Role and Scope of Position:
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 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.
Substation Engineering is responsible for working on substation design, maintenance, and support, optimizing the cost and performance of substation equipment on the transmission/distribution system. Substation Engineering also supports emergent and/or equipment failures, as necessary, to support operations. Additionally, this role would be working with ISO-NE on all Transmission level interconnects of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Solar Farms, and traditional generation requests. Substation review for upgrades and replacements to allow for Distributed Energy Resource (DER) interconnects into the distribution system are also reviewed as part of this position.
Essential Functions:
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Supervises, coaches, and develops engineers; approves time and conducts performance reviews. Assigns, prioritizes and directs work performed by at least 2 FTE Engineers.
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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.
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Responsible for the development, justification and approval of the Life Cycle Plan activities over a multi-year horizon and for ongoing projects
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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.
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Responsible for the development of preliminary engineering designs and the details, as necessary.
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Collaborates with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
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Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations.
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Accountable for root-cause analysis, development and implementation of corrective actions.
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Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system.
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Responsible for the development of standards and procedures for design, operation and maintenance.
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Assumes the role of the Manager as required.
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Expected to assist with storm duty and any other major events.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
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Knowledge of utility power systems is preferred.
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Ability to independently develop, present and execute new projects through collaborations with other departments.
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Familiarity with power related software is preferred.
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required. Electrical Engineering degree preferred
Experience:
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Minimum of eight (8) years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry. Supervisory experience preferred.
Licenses & Certifications:
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None
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.
Problem Solving & Complexity:
Work includes calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting. This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results
Hiring process
Please submit a resume with your application.
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Competencies:
Build trusting relationships
Manage and develop people
Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Lead change
Communicate strategic vision
Create an engaged workforce
Focus on the customer
Take ownership & accountability
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:
$145,670.00-$161,860.00
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
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.
EEO Statement:
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity 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
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