Associate Engineer, Civil – Transmission Line Engineering

Eversource Energy

. This position will support the design, construction, maintenance and operation of Transmission Lines on the Eversource System in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts (CT/WMA) .

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,800 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position will support the design, construction, maintenance and operation of Transmission Lines on the Eversource System in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts (CT/WMA)
Specific duties include: design and analysis of overhead transmission lines, design of line supporting structures, foundation designs, clearance evaluations, development of documentation for regulatory and siting agencies (including drawings, reports, interrogatory responses, etc.), representation of Transmission Line and Civil Engineering (TL&CE) in industry, legal and regulatory proceedings, and other duties as required
Support in drafting documents for the initiation of projects including estimates, project justifications and scopes, full project initiation submittals, drawings, photographs, etc.
Support of the design of overhead transmission lines using PLS-CADD and associated software
Development of siting and permitting technical details including drawings and public presentations
Support the maintenance and operation of Transmission Line facilities on the Eversource System with engineering analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required
0-3 years, Internship or previous experience in the technical, operational or engineering aspects of the electric utility industry is strongly preferred
Knowledge of Transmission Line & Engineering civil, structural and electrical concepts
Familiarity with Transmission Line Construction techniques
Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (”NESC”) and the Massachusetts DPU Code (per Chapter 220, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Regulations Section 125)
Knowledge of the guidance in AISC Steel Manual, ACI Building Code and Commentary
Familiarity with PLS-CADD and its associated suite of software products, Microsoft Office, Sag10, L-Pile, MathCAD
A combination of strong technical knowledge and business acumen.
Understanding of the Federal and New England Regulatory environment and the impact for the Transmission Business
Ability to interpret and analyze financial documents
Working knowledge of information technology and use of Eversource’s office automation and information systems
Ability to enhance internal and external customer satisfaction.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations and translate technical information into terms that are meaningful to the audience.
Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program
Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

design of overhead transmission linesanalysis of overhead transmission linesfoundation designsclearance evaluationstransmission line construction techniquesengineering analysisfinancial document interpretationtechnical documentation developmentcivil engineering conceptsstructural engineering concepts

Soft Skills

strong technical knowledgebusiness acumencustomer satisfaction enhancementstrong communication skillscollaborative relationship developmentformal presentation skillstechnical information translationproject initiation supportdocumentation draftingpublic presentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering