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Eversource Energy · 21 hours ago

Associate Utility Designer (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy is a leading energy provider, and they are seeking an Associate Utility Designer to support electric substation construction projects. The role involves developing CAD designs and coordinating with engineers and project teams to ensure effective project execution and adherence to engineering standards.

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Responsibilities

Develops detailed design packages for projects through discussions and meetings with appropriate engineers, construction, and operating personnel, and other design disciplines
Develops site development designs including existing conditions plans, site preparation and grading, drainage systems, piping systems, sanitary sewer and disposal system, water supply system drawings with support from Engineering
Develops physical design drawings including plan, profile, and detail drawings associated with equipment arrangements, lightning/direct stroke protection, lighting, grounding, and above grade conduit
Develops Relay & Control Enclosure electrical and mechanical design drawings including components of power distribution, emergency power, security, fire protection, ventilation, and HVAC systems with support from Engineering. Develops wiring drawings based on P&C schematics, 1-Lines, 3-Lines
Develops protection and control, automation, telecommunication, and alarming design drawings including: three-line, control schematics, switchboard and panel layout diagrams, alarm reporting, metering and telemetry, transformer LTC and paralleling, capacitor control, AC and DC distribution, transient fault recording, breaker and motor operator control, breaker synchronizing and reclosing, and carrier/transfer trip/pilot wire and audio tone with support from Engineering
Coordinates design effort with other design disciplines and project team members
Provides informal guidance, training, and direction to CAD Technicians
Prepares and maintains bills of materials and other supporting documents associated with the design drawing development
Develops and recommends cost effective design solutions
Identifies, retrieves, and updates drawings associated with specific projects from the appropriate document control system
Provide design services to Engineering upon requests to aid them in the preparation of federal, state, and local license submittals
Works within standardized procedure & practices to achieve objectives and scheduled deadlines
Attends field visits with Engineering during the design process to verify site conditions, resolve field issues and verify the accuracy of designs by means of visual observation and measurements
Provides design services to support field-related problems and ECNs
Verifies the 'As-Built' condition of design documents in collaboration with field personnel
Understands key business drivers and applies this understanding in executing work activities
Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgement & precedents
Evaluates, or assists in evaluating, bids, quotes, and requests for additional or new equipment and materials

Qualification

CAD designElectrical systems knowledgeMechanical systems knowledgeCivil design knowledge2D3D CAD techniquesTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTime management

Required

Develop CAD designs based on field investigations, project scope, and engineering criteria supplied by project/discipline engineers in support of electric substation construction projects for Eversource transmission and distribution facilities
Ability to execute simultaneous projects, work to a schedule, and follow-to-completion
Communicate well with others
Use computers effectively
Develops detailed design packages for projects through discussions and meetings with appropriate engineers, construction, and operating personnel, and other design disciplines
Coordinates design effort with other design disciplines and project team members
Provides informal guidance, training, and direction to CAD Technicians
Prepares and maintains bills of materials and other supporting documents associated with the design drawing development
Develops and recommends cost effective design solutions
Identifies, retrieves, and updates drawings associated with specific projects from the appropriate document control system
Provide design services to Engineering upon requests to aid them in the preparation of federal, state, and local license submittals
Works within standardized procedure & practices to achieve objectives and scheduled deadlines
Attends field visits with Engineering during the design process to verify site conditions, resolve field issues and verify the accuracy of designs by means of visual observation and measurements
Provides design services to support field-related problems and ECNs
Verifies the 'As-Built' condition of design documents in collaboration with field personnel
Understands key business drivers and applies this understanding in executing work activities
Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgement & precedents
Evaluates, or assists in evaluating, bids, quotes, and requests for additional or new equipment and materials
Possesses conceptual knowledge of theories, practices & procedures within a specific engineering discipline
CAD and design skills sufficient to develop and modify substation drawings
Ability to learn and apply appropriate discipline, industry and departmental design/CAD standards, codes, practices, and procedures
General knowledge of any of the following: electrical systems and components; mechanical systems and components; civil, structural, and architectural components; land management; survey or cartography
Ability to learn and apply CAD techniques for both 2D and 3D design development and drawing generation
Individual must hold a valid motor vehicle operator's license
Zero (0) to two (2) years of related utility design or technical experience

Preferred

Associate of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology, or Associate Degree in CAD Technology

Benefits

Competitive total rewards program
Potential incentive

Company

Eversource Energy

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Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas for more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.49B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-10-17Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-08-19Grant· $89M

Leadership Team

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Thomas May
President and CEO
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Paul Chodak III
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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