Engineer, Gas

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.

This position performs, or assists in, the development, expansion, planning, design, maintenance and operation of the system and its equipment to meet the mission and objectives of the organization. In addition, this position coordinates the evaluation of system failures, and the appropriate resolutions, in order to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance. Responsible for ensuring that the Eversource gas distribution systems are designed to high quality standards that provide customers with safe, reliable, competitively priced and environmentally sound gas service. This position shares accountability with peers in the strategy, development, and design of the organization’s Life Cycle Plan, a comprehensive long-term plan for the gas distribution system.

Essential Functions:

• Develops tactical plans and implements strategic plans for the group to ensure that the Company is reducing risk, improving the condition of assigned assets, and in full compliance with state and federal energy and pipeline legislation and regulations.
• Participates in the development of the integrity management programs, including data quality control reviews.
• Supports changes in philosophy, design approach or business practices with regards to the risk management of assets. Analyzes data and develops reports and innovative solutions regarding projects and risk reduction.
• Tracks and analyzes engineering and project costs and risk profiles to improve risk management process.
• Implements and monitors gas compliance programs that include corrosion control and leak surveys.
• Coordinates with and supports various risk and safety related groups within Eversource, e.g., Enterprise Risk Management, Pipeline Safety Management System.
• Provides regulatory and legislative support, including answering interrogatories, and witness testimony as required.
• Participates in incident investigations determining root causes of failure, after action reviews, and recommended mitigation plans to prevent future similar occurrences.
• Supports development of annual capital budgets and 5-year long range plans through collaboration with program stakeholders and assist with presentation to senior management.
• Supports values and commitment to Eversource Gas’s mission, strategy and values. Provides direction or assistance in carrying out assignments. Coordinates resources required to complete processes or projects.
• Other assignments supporting the Company not yet specified.

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Requires theoretical and conceptual knowledge of discipline to develop and evaluate a process, procedure or regulatory requirements in the gas distribution business. Also requires an understanding of Company structure and business practices to implement procedures.  
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail.
• Working knowledge of standard office computer software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Education:

• Requires a BS Engineering or BS Engineering Technology

Experience:  

• Minimum of three years relevant experience. Gas industry experience a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT as necessary.
• Depending on the specific nature of the engineering role, position may require occasional to significant travel by car. A valid driver’s license is required.
• This is a Safety Sensitive position and subject to random drug testing.

Problem Solving & Complexity:

Work includes calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting.  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 while involving significant business commitments and results.

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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:

$100,490.00-$111,660.00

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. 

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity 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.

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