Associate Engineer, Substation Engineering

Job Summary Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. This Associate Engineer will perform engineering assignments in support of electric substation construction projects for Transmission and Distribution. Duties include developing requirements defining the concept, scope, need and engineering & design aspects of substation projects, supporting the preparation of project cost estimates and schedules, supporting the preparation of capital project budget and authorization documents, and conducting engineering studies involving substation equipment and materials. Essential Functions Collaborate with other Engineering disciplines to ensure consistency and teamwork. Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures on complex projects. Prioritize project work for multiple concurrent projects under budget and time constraints. Develop and approve project scopes, engineering designs, details, material ordering, and cost estimates. Hire contract engineering firms and monitor progress and performance, including development of engineering scope of work, review of submittals, and approval of invoices. Work closely with the Design and Drafting group to prepare, review, and issue engineering drawings in support of projects. Collaborate with other departments (System Planning, Distributed Energy Resources, Asset Management, Project Management, Project Scheduling, Siting and Permitting, Plant Accounting) to support project planning, technical and financial approvals, scheduling, regulatory submittals and interrogatories, and project closeout. Develop expertise as a Subject Matter Expert for one or more substation equipment categories, including development and update of standard specifications, review of maintenance practices, participation in equipment failure analysis, and related duties. Responsible for the development and update of equipment specifications, participation in equipment RFP process, and review/approval of manufacturers’ drawings and documentation. Qualifications A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. 0-3 years of Substation Engineering, Power Systems, or related electric utility experience. Familiarity with substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, reclosers, capacitor banks and associated controls, instrument transformers, reactors, switches, and batteries. Licenses & Certifications Valid motor vehicle operator’s license. 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. Salary is commensurate with your experience and is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $82,800.00–$92,000.00. Employment Information Worker Type: Regular Number of Openings: 1 Emergency Response: Employees may be called to assist during an emergency outside of normal responsibilities, work hours, and location. EEO Statement Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eversource