[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Eversource Energy jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eversource-energy/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Eversource Energy · Hooksett-NH # Lead Engineer, Commissioning- Substations Hooksett-NH Manager or lead $140,650.00-$156,280.00 Operations Listed on Eversource Energy’s official careers site. Listed as of October 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Eversource Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.eversource.com/job/south-hooksett/lead-engineer-commissioning-substations/7774/100801714960) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Eversource Energy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eversource-energy/) / Lead Engineer, Commissioning- Substations ## Job description ### Lead Engineer, Commissioning- Substations 09/18/2026 Locations South Hooksett, New Hampshire 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. ### Role and Scope of Position This position has the responsibility for the development and implementation of plans and procedures for the testing and commissioning of highly complex transmission and distribution substation projects. This position works closely with System Test and Protection & Controls Engineering in the development of project test and commissioning plans with a focus on ensuring safety and eliminating issues and errors during the commission process. This position is responsible for commissioning of substation equipment as individual units (breakers, transformers, etc.) as well as overall project commission including controls, systems, relays, metering, etc. This position also has shared responsibility for optimizing the cost and performance of the assets of the transmission/distribution system. In addition, this position coordinates the evaluation of system failures, and the appropriate resolutions, in order to provide support to operations on unplanned maintenance. This position shares accountability with peers in the strategy, development, and design of the organization’s Life Cycle Plan, a comprehensive long-term plan for the transmission/distribution system. This position is responsible for supervising, assigning, prioritizing and directing the work performed by other engineers. This position may require on-call responsibilities. ### Essential Functions Responsible for ensuring complex substation projects are tested and commissioned in accordance with industry and Eversource standards with a focus on safety and maintaining system reliability Responsible for assisting in the development of standards and procedures for the test and commissioning of substation projects. Collaborates with Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork. Accountable for root-cause analysis, development and implementation of corrective actions relating to project commissioning. Collaborates with other engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork. Manages, coaches, develops and reviews performance of engineers and other staff. Supervises, administratively and/or functionally, engineers and other direct reports, as assigned Responsible for the cost and performance of certain assets on the system including reliability analysis and trending of system events and monitoring of equipment condition. Responsible for the development and management of a preventive maintenance optimization program Provides technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations. Works closely with Investment Planning on project justification and financial rationing. Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system. Responsible for the development of standards and procedures for design, operation and maintenance. Assumes the role of Project Manager, as required. ### Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications Technical Knowledge/Skill: Electrical engineering knowledge with a focus on substation project testing and commissioning. ### Education Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline. Master’s in Electrical Engineering preferred. ### Experience In addition to bachelor’s degree, minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years in utility distribution/transmission engineering. ### Licenses & Certifications Valid CT/MA driver’s license Working Conditions: Work is performed in both office and utility substation environments which requires sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs. Job can require traveling to operating districts and companies within and outside the state. Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required. Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary. ### Mental Aspects Work includes calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting. This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results. Please submit a resume with your application. #Engajd #LI-ES3! ### 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: $140,650.00-$156,280.00 Worker Type: Regular Number of Openings: 1 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. VEVRRA Federal Contractor Lead Engineer, Commissioning- Substations 09/18/2026 Locations: South Hooksett, New Hampshire Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). ### Role and Scope of Position This position may require on-call responsibilities. ### Education Master’s in Electrical Engineering preferred. ### Competencies Salary is commensurate with your experience. ### EEO Statement Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. VEVRRA Federal Contractor ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Hooksett-NH - Pay: $140,650.00-$156,280.00[Apply on Eversource Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.eversource.com/job/south-hooksett/lead-engineer-commissioning-substations/7774/100801714960) ## More jobs at Eversource Energy ### [Project Manager II, Transmission (Hybrid Schedule)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eversource-energy/jobs/a3d16fa38ed10bfd2d72/) Hooksett-NH ### [Senior Engineer, Commissioning (Hybrid Schedule)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eversource-energy/jobs/b34daaf31e8f5c6ed43e/) Hooksett-NH ### [Sr Engineer - Substation Equipment (Hybrid Schedule)ID)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eversource-energy/jobs/587b43088e93686b775d/) Hooksett-NH ### [Associate Engineer, Maintenance Support](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eversource-energy/jobs/f497181d034442356f71/) Hooksett-NH ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Freelance/ Project Based Commissioning Engineer- HV Projects (OHL & Substations)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/engie/jobs/f0ce227bb1d33a761503/) ENGIE · Bucuresti, Romania ### [HV Substations Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/9c15b3431988403fde4f/) Siemens Energy ### [HV Substations – Project Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/d6f2638645efc2e002f2/) Siemens Energy ### [Secondary Design - Substations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/d345696dc152eef06b8a/) Hitachi · Madrid, MD, Spain ### [Tendering Manager – EHV Substations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/65ed01b26fd3db1acba3/) Siemens OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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