Senior Engineer, Gas - Auburn, United States - Eversource Energy

Description

Acts as project leader and/or carries out assignments requiring mastery of subject matter and extensive experience associated with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas systems and installations.

Manages a portfolio of gas distribution projects across a regional service territory. Analyzes system and customer needs and recommends/develops specific projects for implementation. Organizes and leads project teams delegated to their authority.
This is a hybrid position. The first three months will be full-time in the office.


Essential Functions:

Designs systems or installations to fit the Company's objectives, with full latitude for independent action and decision making, conforming to industry standards, guidelines and regulations of federal, state and local authorities.

Gas systems include, but are not limited to, gate stations, regulator stations, SCADA systems, telemetry, large worker/monitor regulator stations, uprates, pipeline projects and bridge/RR crossings.

Perform site layouts and prepare necessary documents for procurement, permitting and construction. Specifies and procure materials and equipment. Coordinate in-house and contract labor with Planning & Scheduling and Gas Operations
Prepare projects for bid, schedule and conduct bid meetings. Evaluate bids and initiate award of purchase orders.

Develops and maintains field procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures, federal, state and local regulations and codes.

Coordinate construction activities with customers, contractors, States, Municipalities and internal departments.
Assists in the oversite of construction activities to insure specification and code compliance.

Provide technical support and ensure compliance with field procedures, coordinates with Gas Control and oversee project startup or retirement activities.

Redesign and initiate field changes as necessary.
Reviews purchase requisitions, and invoices related to departmental activity. Monitors and provides reports on project and departmental budgets. Provides variances from scheduled and cost targets as required.
Mentor junior staff, review their work, provide direction or assistance to drive standardization and success in their projects/assignments.
Review and interpret applicable federal, state, and local regulations and industry codes. Insure all work complies with applicable codes.
Recognize and evaluate unsafe project, work, and environmental conditions. Initiate and/or design and implement corrective actions.
Evaluate opportunities to utilize alternative technology in pursuit of cost reduction, increased production, and reduced environmental impact.
Provides financial support to upper management for budget development and cost tracking. Develop and present project summaries as required.
Coordinates resources required to complete processes or projects.
Utilizes fundamental gas flow equations and hydraulic software to design or recommend changes to existing gas piping systems.
Implements and monitors gas compliance programs that include corrosion control and leak surveys.
Assists in gas distribution system restoration efforts during emergencies.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering.

Experience:
At least Five years related experience is required. Engineering design experience preferred.


Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $ to $ , plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.


Working Conditions:
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH 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 position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing.

Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position.

As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing.


Mental Aspects :

Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:
Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities
Know the business plan and how your role connects to it
Identify problems, issues; take responsibility for resolution
Set high standards for self; deliver quality performance
Raise ideas for improvement
Communicate, communicate, communicate

Build Trusting Relationships
Follow through on commitments made to manager, colleagues, and customers.
Address difficult or controversial issues and encourage others to do the same.
Have honest dialogue with others

Manage and Develop People
Set performance goals that align with department and company goals
Meet regularly with your supervisor/manager to discuss your performance
Seek opportunities to develop skills and gain knowledge through on the job opportunities, i.e. working on projects, attending meetings, etc.

Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration
Work collaboratively within and across the organization to achieve "One Company" and other goals
Recognize and address cross functional implications of your work

Create a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce
Incorporate the diverse ideas and perspectives of team, colleagues, and customers in your work

Lead Change
Proactively seek out opportunities to improve business performance and customer service.
Respond positively to new demands or circumstances
Exhibit a "can-do" attitude to support changes in priorities and work processes

Focus on the Customer
Deliver superior service to our customers, both internal and external, in a reliable, attentive, courteous, quality, proactive and timely manner

Please submit a resume with your application.

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Worker Type:
Regular

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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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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.

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