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Eversource Energy

Electricity and natural gas utility provider

Lead Engineer-Commissioning

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBerlin, CT, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology is required.
  • A minimum of eight years of experience in utility distribution or transmission engineering is required.
  • A valid Connecticut or Massachusetts driver's license is required.
  • Electrical engineering knowledge focused on substation project testing and commissioning is preferred.
  • Must be available to travel between Connecticut and Massachusetts for assignments.
  • Must be available to work emergency storm assignments as required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing standards and procedures for successful testing and commissioning of Transmission and Distribution (high- and medium-voltage) substation projects.
  • Oversee testing and commissioning of substation projects in accordance with industry and Eversource standards, prioritizing safety and human performance while maintaining system reliability.
  • Review, collect, and accept project test data.
  • Collaborate with engineers within the Engineering organization to ensure consistency and teamwork.
  • Assist in developing and training less experienced team members.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis and develop and implement corrective actions related to project commissioning.
  • Audit projects to ensure compliance with safety, human performance, standards, and work methods.
  • Perform supervisory duties as needed or assigned.
  • Work outside normal business hours when required.
  • Develop and implement plans and procedures for testing and commissioning complex transmission and distribution substation projects.
  • Work with Project Management, Protection and Controls Engineering, and Test stakeholders to develop project test and commissioning plans focused on safety and preventing issues and errors during commissioning.
  • Commission individual substation equipment, including breakers and transformers, and overall project systems, including controls, relays, and metering.
  • Respond to emergency situations through an assigned Emergency Restoration role, potentially outside normal responsibilities, work hours, and location.

About the Company

Eversource Energy

Electricity and natural gas utility provider

Delivers electricity and natural gas to about 4.3 million customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire under a regulated rate structure. Uses transmission and distribution networks to move energy, while also developing offshore wind and solar projects and running grid modernization and energy-efficiency programs. Stands out from competitors by combining large-scale regulated utility operations with active clean-energy development and a clear carbon-neutral by 2030 target. Its goal is to provide reliable, affordable energy, expand clean-generation capacity, and modernize the grid to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Springfield, MA
Founded
1966

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