Project Engineer, Gas System Planning; Hybrid

Eversource will not offer immigration‑related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H‑1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J‑1, O‑1, etc.).

The Gas Systems Planning Engineer will analyze, plan, and design natural gas distribution systems using engineering principles, hydraulic models, and system knowledge. The Engineer will execute measurable results in system analysis and reliability, long‑range planning, and peak demand preparedness. Collaboration is essential with key stakeholders across the Company, including engineering, operations, gas control, energy supply, electric system planning, clean technologies, sales, finance, regulatory, and compliance.

This role provides a high level of coordination and support on specific projects and cross‑functional efforts, collaborating with and often leading a team of professionals.

This is a hybrid position; the first three months will be full‑time in the office.

• Build, utilize, and maintain hydraulic models to analyze and plan natural gas distribution systems
• Verify hydraulic model performance using actual system flows/pressures and calibrate hydraulic models using statistical regression analyses of market and large customer demands
• Collaborate with gas control and supply services on capacity management and planning
• Conduct feasibility studies to determine gas service requirements for existing and potential customers
• Identify locations for isolation valves for optimum system control
• Provide timely emergency support
• Develop winter operations plans and SCADA alarm parameters
• Recommend placement of pressure charts to identify and investigate potential deficiencies and optimize recommendations to maintain/enhance gas distribution infrastructure reliability
• Develop long‑range plans for infrastructure replacement, load growth, and system optimization
• Collaborate with Electric System Planning & Clean Technologies to analyze capacity, with respect to integrated energy planning and non‑pipeline alternatives
• Foresee betterment needs and recommend system improvements
• Develop, prioritize, and submit capital budget requests to address load growth, peak demand preparedness, and reliability
• Provide information and analysis to support regulatory initiatives
• Operate, maintain, and enhance computer hardware/software necessary to support accurate system analysis and integrate new technologies and existing Company systems
• Design systems or installations to fit the Company’s objectives, with some latitude for independent action and decision making, conforming to industry standards, guidelines and regulations of federal, state and local authorities
• Specify and procure materials and equipment, coordinate in‑house and contract labor to install and test new installations in a timely fashion with input from vendors, engineers and Company departments
• Develop and maintain procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations and codes
• Train junior staff and review all their work
• Oversee procurement of all federal, state and local permits and notifications required for each job; provide technical and financial support to upper management for future needs and budget allocations
• Support values and commitment to Eversource’s mission, strategy and values; provide direction or assistance in carrying out assignments and coordinate resources required to complete processes or projects
• Utilize fundamental gas flow equations and hydraulic software to design or recommend changes to existing gas piping systems, including Synergi Gas by DNV

Technical Knowledge/Skill

• Thorough knowledge of distribution construction and maintenance work practices and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable governmental codes and regulations
• Knowledge of welding and fusing principles
• Working knowledge of environmental requirements affecting related activities
• Familiarity with MS computer…