Lead Engineer, Asset Management (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy•Hartford, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position has the primary responsibility for leading a team of engineers in Asset Management ensuring that Eversource's Business Strategy for the Transmission program are optimally developed to provide the highest levels of system reliability at lowest possible costs. Specific responsibilities include: transmission substation programs and budgets, identifying process improvements with respect to development, approval and management of transmission projects, developing best practices and strategies for developing the required design deliverables and milestones of the transmission capital programs, developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with other functions thereby ensuring a high level of interaction and quality communications, and managing and overseeing the day-to-day activities of the team. Capital Program Development: o Provide input to the development and prioritization of the Transmission capital budget, ensuring that Eversource’s highest priority needs are met. o Support the initiation and funding of substation driven capital projects and programs o Participate in the development of the five-year, three-state Transmission Substation Capital Budget. Team oversight: o Supervise the performance of the assigned team. Develops employees through the use of performance management, coaching, and, as appropriate, rotational assignments o Support the development of organization plans and processes to drive overall efficiency and culture change

Requirements

Knowledge of substation power system planning, engineering, maintenance, and operations.
Strong background in process improvement.
Understanding of NERC, ISO-NE, and NPCC standards
A combination of strong technical knowledge and business acumen.
Understanding of the New England Regulatory environment
Ability to motivate and lead a team, applying effective leadership skills.
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.
Requires a BS Engineering or BS Engineering Technology
A minimum of eight (8) years of related experience is required.
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.

Nice To Haves

An electrical engineering degree is preferred.
An advanced degree is in Engineering or Business Administration is desirable
Experience in the technical, operational or engineering aspects of the electric utility industry and supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in one or more aspects of the job is required and transmission experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

transmission substation programs and budgets
identifying process improvements with respect to development, approval and management of transmission projects
developing best practices and strategies for developing the required design deliverables and milestones of the transmission capital programs
developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with other functions thereby ensuring a high level of interaction and quality communications
managing and overseeing the day-to-day activities of the team
Provide input to the development and prioritization of the Transmission capital budget, ensuring that Eversource’s highest priority needs are met.
Support the initiation and funding of substation driven capital projects and programs
Participate in the development of the five-year, three-state Transmission Substation Capital Budget.
Supervise the performance of the assigned team.
Develops employees through the use of performance management, coaching, and, as appropriate, rotational assignments
Support the development of organization plans and processes to drive overall efficiency and culture change