MANAGER, PROJECT ENGINEERING, GAS (HYBRID)

08/29/2025
Locations: New Bedford, Massachusetts; Brockton, Massachusetts
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.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Eversource will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
Role and Scope of Position:
This position manages and leads gas engineering activities across both states for Eversource Gas (ESG) in support of the natural gas supply, delivery and service to our customers. It includes the planning and design of major facilities and systems and plant facility troubleshooting. This position is responsible for developing and executing gas engineering activities related to design and technical support for complex projects including capital work associated with take stations, district regulators, crossing bridges and rivers, installing pipelines under rail roads, state and municipal projects and the associated special permitting required (e.g., wetlands, easements RR crossings, etc.). Recognized as having technical expertise in gas engineering design, construction standards, 49 CRF Part 192 code requirements, state regulatory requirements (MA DPU and CT PURA) and gas operating procedures and standards.
Will cover New Bedford, Brockton, Plymouth and Taunton areas.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Requires comprehensive gas industry knowledge and technical proficiency
• Demonstrated high standards of professional and technical competence
• Initiative to search out problem areas, creativity to devise technically sound solutions and confidence to make technical decisions in solving complex problems based largely on own effort with little or no supervision
• Possess highly developed communications skills, i.e., ability to write clearly and concisely, make presentations before senior management and external stakeholders, ability to discuss ideas and be persuasive, and be able to work effectively with all levels within Eversource, governmental agencies and other outside organizations.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory criteria, industry codes, and standards applicable to the specific area of expertise.
• Ability to provide work direction for others, assume authority and be assertive.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information in order to propose decisions with respect to the specific area of the position in solving highly complex problems.
• Ability to grasp concepts, analyze technical information, determine facts and make well thought out recommendations/decisions.

• Requires strong organizational and managerial skills.

  Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.

• Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Experience:

• Ten years related experience with gas distribution, engineering or technical experience

• Responsible for complex designs for all gas assets.
• Manages engineering activities associated with state and municipal construction projects.
• Directs the development of written plans for PIPs and Uprates. Responsible for system review including design, operation and maintenance history and final project documentation.
• Orders material, prepares work order packages, writes testing, purging and commissioning procedures and prepares RFPs for complex jobs as required.
• Develops and implements best practice project engineering work practices and controls.
• Identifies special permitting requirements and supports the development of permit applications for wetlands, river crossings, Rail Road permits, Army Corp, etc.
• Provides technical support for complex projects during construction.
• Provides AutoCAD drawings for design, construction, as-builts and RFP’s as required.
• Supervises and oversees the design of transmission and distribution facilities.
• Responsible for the evaluation of equipment and material failures associated with such facilities.
• Evaluates new products for use in the distribution system.
• Supervises the conduct of special studies, both engineering and economic.
• Supervises the engineering support to the Meter and Service staff and Meter Shop with respect to large commercial and industrial meter designs and installations.
• Monitors and incorporates local, state, and federal regulations into design and materials use affecting construction, and operation and maintenance of facilities.
• Serves on various Eversource internal committees and task forces to provide information and recommendations to Eversource senior management.
• Supports the risk assessment of all gas assets and development of the capital investment plan.
• Directs the department’s activities consistent with Company standards and policy. Utilizes new technology and general industry accepted practices to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Develops and provides implementation strategies for programs and initiatives in support of Gas Operations objectives.
• Provides assistance to operating department activities during system emergencies and restoration efforts.
• Implements best practices to achieve efficient and effective project engineering strategies and activities.
• Participates in or leads committees or meetings focused on compliance, both internally and externally, such as for the Northeast Gas Association and the American Gas Association.
• Manages the department by establishing and monitoring area goals, policies, plans, programs, performance objectives and budget. Analyzes and recommends resource levels to plan, develop and implement programs and policies. Establishes operating and financial objectives and aligns with department goals. Manages area financial resources.
• Oversees the management and development of area staff. Assesses the need for, and oversees implementation of, programs to ensure employees possess technical, interpersonal and organizational skills required to support operating plans. Supervises, selects, coaches and develops area staff.
• Communicates in writing and verbally in a clear, effective and timely manner.
• Ensures that safe work practices are followed and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and regulations.