Eversource

Associate Utility Designer (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource$76K — $84K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 0-2 years of utility design, wiring, or technical experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of electrical systems including schematics and wiring.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and Bluebeam preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.

Responsibilities

  • Develop engineering designs using CAD tools for substation projects.
  • Create detailed design packages through collaboration with engineering and construction teams.
  • Conduct field visits to verify site conditions and design accuracy.
  • Guide and train design drafters in producing final drawings.
  • Perform technical calculations for substation designs.

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards program.
  • Opportunity for annual performance incentives.
  • Work in a team-oriented environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
  • Potential for career advancement within the utility industry.
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a highly motivated, forward-thinking, problem-solving member to join the Electrical Design team where you will be responsible for designing and supporting Substation projects in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
Essential Functions:
  • Develop detailed engineering designs using computer-aided techniques.
  • Develop final detailed design packages for projects through discussions and meetings with appropriate engineering & construction personnel, design disciplines, and outside vendors.
  • Prepare conceptual designs and sketches based on field investigations, project scope, and engineering criteria supplied by project/discipline engineers.
  • Perform field visits during the design process to verify site conditions, resolve field issues and verify the accuracy of the design.
  • Provide guidance, training, and direction to design drafters in the development of finished drawings.
  • Perform technical calculations for substation designs.
  • Prepare, approve, and maintain bills of materials and other supporting documents associated with the design drawing development.
  • Process, review, and approve design changes to accommodate field-related problems
  • Verify the "as-built" conditions of design documents.
  • Assist in the development of department standards in accordance with utility industry.
  • Review and approve vendor projects.
  • Provide design input to engineers for project development.
  • Provide support for additional equipment, materials, or services in connection with construction.
  • Provide design services to Engineering upon requests to aid them in the preparation of federal, state, and local license submittals.
  • Required to perform Storm duty assignments.


Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
  • Must have working knowledge of electrical systems: experience in wiring, working knowledge of one-line, three-lines, and schematics.
  • Prefer working knowledge of AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
  • Ability to apply department design/drafting standards and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
  • Effectively communicate ideas and directions, both written and orally.
  • Demonstrate ability to apply basic electrical theory, technical mathematics, and basic science.

Education:
  • Associate of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology.

Experience:
  • Zero (0) Two (2) years of directly related utility design, wiring or technical experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:
  • Individual must hold a valid motor vehicle operator's license.


Working Conditions:
  • Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
  • Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.


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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:
$76,380.00-$84,870.00

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.

About Eversource

Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas for more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers. Before its rebranding, the company operated six main subsidiaries: Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P), Public Service Company of New Hampshire (PSNH), Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECO), Yankee Gas Services Company (Yankee Gas), NSTAR Electric, and NSTAR Gas. NSTAR itself was the product of corporate mergers and included the former Boston Edison Company, Cambridge Electric Light Company, Commonwealth Electric Company, Commonwealth Gas, and Cambridge Gas Company. All now currently operate under the Eversource name. Eversource remains Connecticut's largest electric utility, serving more than 1.2 million residential, municipal, commercial and industrial customers in approximately 149 cities and towns. It also serves approximately 229,000 natural gas customers in 73 cities and towns. Eversource is also New Hampshire's largest electric utility, serving more than 500,000 homes and businesses in 211 cities and towns throughout the state. Eversource Energy is a publicly-traded, Fortune 500 energy company headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, and Boston, Massachusetts, with several regulated subsidiaries offering retail electricity, natural gas service, and water service to approximately 4 million[6] customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

Eversource Careers

Joining Eversource means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to safety, reliability, and innovation in energy. As a leading energy provider in the Northeast, Eversource offers unparalleled job opportunities, fostering a culture of leadership and growth in the industry.

Work You’ll Do

At Eversource, every position contributes to the company's mission of delivering reliable energy and superior customer service. Our team enjoys a dynamic work environment where professional growth and development are encouraged. With a variety of career paths available, Eversource is a place where your ambition drives your career forward, and where leadership and diversity training ensure you reach your potential.

Innovate and Lead

Eversource is at the forefront of the energy sector’s transformation, integrating innovative technologies and sustainable practices that benefit not only our customers but also our communities. By joining our team, you will collaborate with skilled professionals dedicated to pioneering solutions for a sustainable future.

Career Development

Eversource is committed to the professional development of its employees. Whether through leadership programs, skills training, or networking opportunities, we provide the tools needed for career advancement and personal growth. Our robust internship programs offer a gateway to full-time employment, giving hands-on experience and exposure to real-world challenges.

Be Part of Our Team

Our team at Eversource is driven by a shared commitment to excellence and teamwork. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive. The benefits at Eversource go beyond the standard employment package; they empower our employees’ well-being and long-term financial security.

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Size
9,227 employees
Market Cap
$29.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
1927
5 Year Trend
+5.4%
Revenue
$8.9 billion
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