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Eversource Energy · 5 days ago

Senior Electrical Engineer, Substation Engineering & Design (Hybrid)

Berlin, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$126K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Eversource Energy is a company specializing in utility services, and they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for Substation Engineering & Design. The role involves leading the engineering design efforts for substation projects, ensuring high-quality standards, and coordinating with various departments to support project planning and execution.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Applicable experience in 5kV through 345kV substation design in accordance with associated IEEE/ANSI standards

Acts as a technical leader and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures on complex projects

Provides technical guidance and leadership to other engineers to assist in the development of their technical skills

Fills the role of project engineer providing electrical discipline leadership, including interdisciplinary coordination, and scheduling

Responsible for physical design of substations to include bus and equipment layouts, electrical clearances, grounding, lighting, lightning protection, and AC and DC distribution system configurations

Ability to prioritize project work for several projects occurring concurrently under budget and time constraints

Collaborates with other Engineering disciplines 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

Ability to interact with multiple internal departments and external companies of varying backgrounds and provide clear expectations to external entities

Works with System Planning to develop substation specific scope in support of system reliability solutions studies

Ensures that the design and specification of additions, modifications and replacements to the transmission and distribution systems are completed accurately and in accordance with internal and industry standards

Responsible for supporting the development of company standards and procedures

Responsible for the development and approval of project scopes, engineering designs, details, material ordering, and cost estimates, as necessary

Responsible for the development and update of equipment specifications, participation in equipment RFP process, and review/approval of manufacturers’ drawings and documentation

Responsible for hiring and managing the services of contract engineering firms, including development of their scope of work, review of submittals, and approval of invoices

Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations

Supports emergent and/or equipment failures as necessary to support operations

Actively support storm and/or emergency restoration assignments as necessary

The candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members as well as external personnel

The candidate must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, have familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, have ability to navigate various software programs, and have knowledge of basic computer skills - such as video conferencing and instant messaging

Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities

Maintains accurate records and files

Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Qualification

Substation designElectrical engineeringProject managementUtility power systemsPower related softwareMicrosoft OfficeBluebeam RevuCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum of five (5) years related experience is required

Engineering design experience preferred