{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1f45bdaecaefba6cb7f5e258","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1f45bdaecaefba6cb7f5e258","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1f45bdaecaefba6cb7f5e258","title":"Lead Engineer, Technical Field Engineering","description":"Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.\n\nIndividual will participate in and act as a technical lead for planning work, maintenance, repair, and/or project activities within the Technical Field Engineering department. The Technical Field Engineering Team supports both North and South Field Engineering and Field Communications workgroups in technical needs. Establish schedules for self and others, direct and coordinate assigned staff engaged in the test and commissioning, protection and controls maintenance, or repair of apparatus for substation and electric field systems.\n\nThe primary reporting location is Westwood, MA. Will be required to travel throughout Eastern MA for field support.\n\nEssential Functions:\n\nField Engineering Technical Support (Network Customer work support, Equipment Testing Witnessing and approval).\n\nField Engineering and Communication’s Training Curriculum Development support.\n\nComponent Repair and R&D.\n\nResearching outstanding Off-Schedules for work assignment to reduce the backlog.\n\nWork with the Union Field Engineer and Power System Technicians on Infrequently-performed work and new work practices, with Safety and Human Performance in mind.\n\nEquipment in-service monitor - Settings review through metering (3VO, 3IO, Amps, Voltage, directional MW), CCVT degradation.\n\nLead / Support Technical Process Review (ISO-NE OP-24, PACT) and Technical Initiatives for Field Engineering department.\n\nLead interface with the Operational Compliance group on process development, Compliance process support (TD-718, Archer Assignments) and / or regulatory initiatives affecting EMA Field Engineering and Field Communications.\n\nLead effective interface with related departments ((Substation Technical, P&C Engineering, Station Design Engineering) on unresolved maintenance, identified capital improvement plan, and local Spares strategy.\n\nLead training exercise on outage restoration scenarios.\n\nLead Open EMA Events with Follow-though, driving implementation and closure.\n\nAssists and acts as the technical lead responsible for the review of test and commissioning plans, test results, maintenance reports and apparatus analysis reports of substation and electric field systems.\n\nEngages test equipment manufacturers for repairs and calibrations. Tracks test equipment, repairs, and calibrations to ensure equipment is ready for use.\n\nIdentifies common or generic problems with test equipment, and institutes or recommends appropriate corrective action or replacement programs.\n\nTracks and oversees IFC prints for construction and As Built prints received for deployment.\n\nSupports supervision with the coordination of technical training activities.\n\nDemonstrates efforts to achieve world-class excellence regarding safe work practices and event-free performance.\n\nAssures compliance with the Eversource safety manual and all company procedures.\n\nEnsures compliance with applicable regulatory and operational entities testing requirements and minimum performance requirements.\n\nProvides timely and accurate updates, oral and written, for successful completion of assigned work.\n\nKeeps Supervision informed regarding status of all on-going activities assigned.\n\nPromotes teamwork among and between all members of the organization.\n\nResponds to emergencies and requests for support outside normal work hours.\n\nResponsible for and available for On-Call assignments.\n\nAssumes the duties of the Supervisor during his/her absence or as assigned.\n\nQualifications:\nTechnical Knowledge/Skill:\n\nElectrical power engineering level knowledge preferably in the discipline of protection and controls.\n\nAbility to continuously develop knowledge of installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of applicable substation and electric field systems assigned to the hiring manager.\n\nAbility to continuously develop knowledge and understanding of safety methods, practices, procedures, and policies.\n\nAbility to combine theory with practical experience, determines facts, analyze information, make decisions accordingly and resolve problems.\n\nAbility to handle technical investigations regarding system events and mis-operations of the electric grid.\n\nStrong computer skills and the ability to operate a variety of software programs relating to databases, test equipment, and hardware configuration are required.\n\nAbility to develop a working knowledge of switching and tagging procedures.\n\nAbility to recommend future direction(s) on test equipment and test processes and procedures based on changing technology.\n\nEducation:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.\n\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or Electrical and Computer Engineering strongly preferred.\n\nMaster's degree is preferred.\n\nExperience:\n\nEight (8) or more years of related experience required.\n\nLicenses & Certifications:\n\nValid Motor Vehicle Operator License is required.\n\nPE license is preferred.\n\nWorking Conditions:\n\nMust be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.\n\nMust be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.\n\nCompetencies:\n\nBuild trusting relationships\n\nManage and develop people\n\nFoster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration\n\nLead change\n\nCommunicate strategic vision\n\nCreate an engaged workforce\n\nFocus on the customer\n\nTake ownership & accountability\n\nCompensation and Benefits:\nEversource 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:\n\n$145,670.00-$161,860.00\n\nWorker Type: Regular\n\nNumber of Openings: 1\n\nEmergency Response:\nResponding 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.\n\nEEO Statement:\nEversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated Action Employer. 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Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.\n\nIndividual will participate in and act as a technical lead for planning work, maintenance, repair, and/or project activities within the Technical Field Engineering department. The Technical Field Engineering Team supports both North and South Field Engineering and Field Communications workgroups in technical needs. Establish schedules for self and others, direct and coordinate assigned staff engaged in the test and commissioning, protection and controls maintenance, or repair of apparatus for substation and electric field systems.\n\nThe primary reporting location is Westwood, MA. Will be required to travel throughout Eastern MA for field support.\n\nEssential Functions:\n\nField Engineering Technical Support (Network Customer work support, Equipment Testing Witnessing and approval).\n\nField Engineering and Communication’s Training Curriculum Development support.\n\nComponent Repair and R&D.\n\nResearching outstanding Off-Schedules for work assignment to reduce the backlog.\n\nWork with the Union Field Engineer and Power System Technicians on Infrequently-performed work and new work practices, with Safety and Human Performance in mind.\n\nEquipment in-service monitor - Settings review through metering (3VO, 3IO, Amps, Voltage, directional MW), CCVT degradation.\n\nLead / Support Technical Process Review (ISO-NE OP-24, PACT) and Technical Initiatives for Field Engineering department.\n\nLead interface with the Operational Compliance group on process development, Compliance process support (TD-718, Archer Assignments) and / or regulatory initiatives affecting EMA Field Engineering and Field Communications.\n\nLead effective interface with related departments ((Substation Technical, P&C Engineering, Station Design Engineering) on unresolved maintenance, identified capital improvement plan, and local Spares strategy.\n\nLead training exercise on outage restoration scenarios.\n\nLead Open EMA Events with Follow-though, driving implementation and closure.\n\nAssists and acts as the technical lead responsible for the review of test and commissioning plans, test results, maintenance reports and apparatus analysis reports of substation and electric field systems.\n\nEngages test equipment manufacturers for repairs and calibrations. Tracks test equipment, repairs, and calibrations to ensure equipment is ready for use.\n\nIdentifies common or generic problems with test equipment, and institutes or recommends appropriate corrective action or replacement programs.\n\nTracks and oversees IFC prints for construction and As Built prints received for deployment.\n\nSupports supervision with the coordination of technical training activities.\n\nDemonstrates efforts to achieve world-class excellence regarding safe work practices and event-free performance.\n\nAssures compliance with the Eversource safety manual and all company procedures.\n\nEnsures compliance with applicable regulatory and operational entities testing requirements and minimum performance requirements.\n\nProvides timely and accurate updates, oral and written, for successful completion of assigned work.\n\nKeeps Supervision informed regarding status of all on-going activities assigned.\n\nPromotes teamwork among and between all members of the organization.\n\nResponds to emergencies and requests for support outside normal work hours.\n\nResponsible for and available for On-Call assignments.\n\nAssumes the duties of the Supervisor during his/her absence or as assigned.\n\nQualifications:\nTechnical Knowledge/Skill:\n\nElectrical power engineering level knowledge preferably in the discipline of protection and controls.\n\nAbility to continuously develop knowledge of installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of applicable substation and electric field systems assigned to the hiring manager.\n\nAbility to continuously develop knowledge and understanding of safety methods, practices, procedures, and policies.\n\nAbility to combine theory with practical experience, determines facts, analyze information, make decisions accordingly and resolve problems.\n\nAbility to handle technical investigations regarding system events and mis-operations of the electric grid.\n\nStrong computer skills and the ability to operate a variety of software programs relating to databases, test equipment, and hardware configuration are required.\n\nAbility to develop a working knowledge of switching and tagging procedures.\n\nAbility to recommend future direction(s) on test equipment and test processes and procedures based on changing technology.\n\nEducation:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.\n\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or Electrical and Computer Engineering strongly preferred.\n\nMaster's degree is preferred.\n\nExperience:\n\nEight (8) or more years of related experience required.\n\nLicenses & Certifications:\n\nValid Motor Vehicle Operator License is required.\n\nPE license is preferred.\n\nWorking Conditions:\n\nMust be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.\n\nMust be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.\n\nCompetencies:\n\nBuild trusting relationships\n\nManage and develop people\n\nFoster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration\n\nLead change\n\nCommunicate strategic vision\n\nCreate an engaged workforce\n\nFocus on the customer\n\nTake ownership & accountability\n\nCompensation and Benefits:\nEversource offers a competitive total rewards program. 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