Engineer, Transmission Interconnections and Services (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•Hartford, CT

6d•$100,440 - $111,600•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Transmission Interconnections & Strategic Solutions team. The candidate will be responsible for executing transmission interconnection projects under the jurisdiction of the ISO New England (ISO-NE) administered Tariff pursuant to Schedules 22, 23 and 25. This role will be responsible for communicating key project attributes to both external and internal stakeholders to ensure the successful interconnection to the Eversource Transmission Grid.

Requirements

3-5+ years utility experience required that includes general management experience or lead or project management experience.
Valid motor vehicle license is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience using and/or interpreting power flow simulations is a plus.
Master’s degree in engineering (or technical degree) desirable.
Project Management Certificate of accomplishment and/or Masters of Business Administration desirable.
Prior experience helpful in the broad aspects of power systems planning and operations, power pool operations, emerging power markets, regulatory interfaces with federal and state authorities.
Prior experience negotiating with individual external companies within pre-established business guidelines and procedures.
Prior experience representing/negotiating business interests to an external, regional or industry organization.
Experience developing written proposals and presentations in a team environment.
Experience implementing and complying with Eversource engineering and construction guidelines.

Responsibilities

Working knowledge of the generator interconnection process for ISO-NE or similarly from other Regional Transmission Operators (RTO) or ISO’s.
Ability to work on multiple interconnection projects simultaneously, and coordinate with both external and internal parties.
Develop and administer contracts and enabling agreements with business counterparts.
Ability to take on multiple internal projects that may be tangentially related to a core interconnection project.
Ability to at a high level be able to interpret transmission system planning study results.
Strong understanding of substation, Transmission Line and Protection & Control concepts as well as the ability to read basic electrical one-line diagrams.
Proficiency reporting out to senior management as well as participating in lessons learned and process improvement initiatives.
Participate and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Organize, manage, and drive completion of project deliverables in a matrix environment.
Demonstrated expertise in negotiation of complex issues, sometimes technical in nature, with multiple parties.
Demonstrated expertise in verbal and written communications, and formal presentations.
Demonstrated expertise in relationship/team building.
Demonstrated ability to influence and lead others.
Ability to work effectively and represent Transmission positions with all levels of the Eversource organization, ISO-NE and regulatory organizations.
Excellent teambuilding, interpersonal and motivational skills.
The ability to schedule, plan, and manage complex projects.
Ability to quickly understand related regulatory and legislative requirements and proposals.
Knowledge of ISO-NE tariff schedule 22 and 23 for generator interconnections & associated engineering, Eversource work practices and procedures, and safety requirements.
Knowledge of the energy delivery power system.
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.