My time here at Liberty began last June when I was hired as an Electric Operations Intern for the Electric Operations team in Salem, New Hampshire. When I first started, I was still finishing up my bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and had very little knowledge of the electric utility industry. The Electric Operations team was very helpful in teaching me about the different aspects of the industry and made me feel like I was a part of the team.
After I received my bachelor’s degree in August, I began searching for a job in the mechanical engineering field. At the same time, the Engineering team in Salem had a new position that they were taking applications for. Since I was already a part of the Liberty family, I decided I would apply for the job. After a round of interviews, I was selected for the position.
Similar to when I got hired as an intern, I did not have a lot of experience with electrical distribution engineering. However, the Engineering team was very welcoming and patient with me while I gained a further understanding of my responsibilities. In my new position, I help plan, design, and maintain the electric distribution system with a focus on safety, compliance, reliability, operability, uniformity, appearance, economy, and the environment. In doing so, I get to interact with customers and electricians on a daily basis through field visits and meetings. Starting my career at Liberty has shown me a side of the utility industry that I didn’t know existed, and I couldn’t be happier about it.
-Ben Murphy | Engineer I