Eversource

Utility Designer

Eversource • $84K — $94K *
Hartford, CT 06106In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of CAD and design experience needed.
  • Associate's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or CAD Technology preferred.
  • Proven skills in AutoCAD and detailed design drawing creation.
  • Familiarity with electrical systems and I/O control circuits or civil and structural design is essential.
  • General understanding of industry codes and standards required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed design packages in collaboration with engineering and construction teams.
  • Create structural and civil layouts, including foundations, drainage systems, and site preparation.
  • Generate electrical design drawings, including equipment arrangements and grounding solutions.
  • Draft protection and control, automation, and telecommunication design schematics.
  • Coordinate design efforts amongst various disciplines and project stakeholders.
  • Ensure accuracy of designs through field visits and site condition verification.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff and CAD technicians.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for further training and development.
  • Eligibility for potential incentives based on performance.
  • A competitive total rewards program as per company policy.
  • Support for emergency restoration assignments when needed.
Full Job Description
Role and Scope of Position:
Develop computer aided designs (CAD) 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. The selected candidate must possess the ability to execute simultaneous projects, work to a schedule, and follow-to-completion, communicate well with others, and use computers effectively.
Essential Functions:
  • Develops or oversees the development of detailed design packages for projects through discussions and meetings with appropriate engineering, construction, and operating personnel, other design disciplines, and appropriate outside vendors.
  • Works within standardized procedure and practices to achieve objectives and scheduled deadlines.

Civil Designer:
  • Structural design and detailing including, development of plan and elevations, structural steel layout and detailing, reinforced concrete layout and detailing, hardware assembly, below grade cable management system, foundation detailing, and equipment support drawings with support from Engineering.
  • 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.

Electrical Designer:
  • 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 and Control Enclosure electrical and mechanical design drawings including components of power distribution, emergency power, security, mechanical equipment control, fire protection, ventilation, and HVAC systems with support from Engineering. Develops wiring drawings based on P&C schematics, 1-Lines, 3-Lines.

P&C Designer:
  • 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.

All Functions:
  • Coordinates design effort with other design disciplines and project team members.
  • Has sufficient knowledge of design philosophies and standards to function independently on projects and teams, requiring occasional oversight while working within guidelines and policies.
  • Provides guidance, training, and direction to less experienced team members, and 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.
  • Attends field visits 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 process, review, and approve design changes to accommodate field-related problems and ECNs.
  • Verifies, and/or directs the verification of, the "As-Built" condition of design documents using design personnel or labor supplied by outside contractors.
  • Understands key business drivers and applies this understanding in executing work activities.
  • Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgement and precedents.
  • Evaluates, or assists in evaluating, bids, quotes, and requests for additional or new equipment and materials.
  • Provides design and CAD services to Engineering and Operations, upon request, to aid them in the preparation of federal, state, and local license submittals and other special assignments.
  • Provides on-site design approval of equipment and components during vendor fabrication.


Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skills:
  • Proven and accomplished AutoCAD and design skills required to produce detailed design drawings.
  • Working knowledge of a) electrical systems and I/O control circuits, or b) mechanical systems and components, or c) civil, structural, site design, and architectural structures and components
  • Ability to apply department engineering, design, and CAD standards and procedures.
  • General knowledge of all applicable industry codes and standards.
  • Ability to learn and apply CAD techniques for both 2D and 3D design development and drawing generation.
  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas and follow direction, both written and oral.

Education:
  • Associate of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology, or Associate's Degree in CAD Technology is preferred.

Experience:
  • Two (2) to five (5) years of related utility design or technical experience.

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.


Mental Aspects:
  • Work includes analyzing, consulting, implementing, presenting, leading, and coordinating. This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure to meet expectations of key business partners.


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:
$84,980.00-$94,420.00

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.

Explore Job Opportunities

Whether you’re starting your career or looking to make a significant impact in the energy sector, Eversource has a position for you. From engineering to customer service, our job opportunities span a wide range of skills and expertise. Ready to start your journey with us? Explore open positions, prepare your resume, and apply through our hiring portal.

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Learn more about Eversource
Size
9,227 employees
Market Cap
$29.2 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
1927
5 Year Trend
+5.4%
Revenue
$8.9 billion
NASDAQ
ES
* Ladders Estimates

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