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.

Our Team:

We have an exciting role to join our Civil Engineering Team.   The Associate Civil Engineer is primarily responsible for structural design and analysis of electrical substation equipment foundations and support structures.  You will work on a project team to ensure that the Eversource transmission and distribution substations are designed to high quality standards that provide customers with safe, reliable, competitively priced, and environmentally sound electric service.  This position involves project teamwork requiring collaboration with project management personnel and other engineers on the substation design team.

The role is based in Berlin, CT.

Essential Functions:

• Structure and foundation design, oil containment design, substation sanitary and water installations, site grading design, and storm water management.

• Ensure work is in accordance with Eversource standards and applicable Codes.

• Provide input in the development and approval of project scopes, specifications, engineering designs, details, material ordering, and cost estimates.

• Collaborate with Electrical Engineers to ensure all system additions, removals, and modifications are adequately designed for their safe construction, operation, and maintenance. 

• Adhere to project schedules including the detailed planning of successive construction phases to effectively implement the design while considering outage time and maintaining a realistic timeline.

• Provide Civil Engineering support of construction activities including resolution of all field questions and approval of any field generated change to the issued design.

• Perform review of engineering vendor submittals and participate in meetings with vendors to discuss comments on submittals throughout the design and review process of a project.

• Review all construction drawings and design documentation before being issued to construction contractors.

• When necessary, provide input to root-cause analysis of structure or equipment failure, and the development and implementation of corrective actions.

• Perform storm water assessments in substations and provide best management practices including proposed mitigation where applicable.

• Provide additional support to other departments where civil engineering design and analysis is required for work on the Transmission and Distribution systems.

Qualifications:

Education: 

• Requires a BS Engineering or BS Engineering Technology.  A BS in Civil Engineering is preferred.

• Preferred, but not required, would be a MS Engineering or MS Engineering Technology, or ideally a Civil Engineering Master's degree with a focus on structural design and analysis.

Licenses & Certifications:  

• FE and/or PE License is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 0-3 years of related experience is required.  Related experience includes, but is not limited to:

  • Civil and structural design & calculations for electrical substations

  • Site grading design

  • Storm water management

  • Oil containment design

  • Substation sanitary and water installations

  • Root-cause analysis, development, and implementation of corrective actions

  • Compliance

  • Construction

  • Project Management

• Ability to communicate effectively with others, use computers effectively, and write clearly and concisely.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Experience or familiarity with any of the following software is preferred: AutoCAD, MathCAD, RISA software (3D, Foundation, Base, and Connection), STAAD Pro, DS Anchor, L-Pile, PLS Tower, TNX Tower, Retain Pro, or HydroCAD.

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs are involved.  

• The role will require site visits to substations.  A valid driver’s license is required.

Hybrid Schedule:

• Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

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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:

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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. 

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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