Engineer, Underground Transmission

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POSITION: 1- Engineer Gr. 3

DEPARTMENT: UG Transmission Line Engineering

LOCATION: Westwood, MA

STARTING RATE OF PAY: $43.56                                                                                              

CURRENTLY POSTED HOURS: 7:00AM – 3:30PM

SCHEDULE: M-F

DESCRIPTION:

The title Engineer designates employees whose responsibilities and duties require professional knowledge and aptitude for creative thinking in some specific field of engineering, such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, chemical, civil, heating and ventilation, or structural and whose activities are in connection with engineering construction, operation or maintenance assignments, or other technical work of the Company.

Engineers must effectively coordinate their work activities with others such as: engineers or others working on the same projects; personnel of other departments; representatives of consulting engineering firms, municipalities, other utilities, manufacturers, customers, contractors; contractors’ employees engaged in related activities.

It will be essential for Engineers engaged in certain activities involving other departments to acquire familiarity with any applicable rules and procedures established by those departments such as permitting and tagging procedures, Safety Rules as described in the Incident Prevention Manual and the related routines of other departments associated with the area’s work.

Engineers are responsible for the safe, efficient, and productive performance of the work.

Engineers must ensure that all proper tools, equipment, and material are available for job assignments and that said equipment and materials are utilized properly, including material returns to inventory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Licenses & Certifications: Must pass the minimum physical requirements as prescribed by Eversource.  The incumbent must have corrective vision, normal color perception, hearing and a sense of smell.  Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate motor vehicles.  Must possess or be willing and able to obtain the appropriate drivers license and Eversource qualification to operate motor vehicles of any class and type required by the company based on departmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Engineering education as evidenced by a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (BSECE), Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Technology (BSET), Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).

2. This is the entering rating for the engineering school graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (BSECE), Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Technology (BSET), Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).

3. Must evidence interest and aptitude necessary for successful progress in the engineering profession.

4. Must possess personality traits such as alertness, self-reliance, poise, tact and the ability to maintain harmonious relations with their associates.

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.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Vaccination Information:

Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource’s HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.

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.