Manager- Field Engineering Design (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy•Nashua, NH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position shares accountability for optimizing the cost and performance of the distribution system. It is primarily responsible for the overall implementation of engineering strategies and for managing, leading, coaching, and evaluating the performance of the engineering team to meet organizational goals. The manager plays a critical role in developing and managing a consistent strategy among engineers to ensure optimization of the distribution system. Responsibilities include ensuring timely response to system events, conducting root cause analysis, and following up on them. Additionally, this position is responsible for the development and cost justification of programs and projects for inclusion in the Life Cycle Plan, a long-term plan for the asset base. Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles, requiring employees to work at least three days in the office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays mandatory), with the third day determined by the employee and supervisor. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed or if the policy changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
Minimum of ten (10) years in operations including previous managerial experience.
Demonstrated experience in planning and the ability to play a leadership role in performance improvement efforts.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages the area by establishing and monitoring area goals, policies, plans, programs, performance objectives, and budget.
Analyzes and recommends resource levels to plan, develop, and implement programs and policies.
Establishes operating and financial objectives and aligns them with department goals.
Responsible for the management of area financial resources.
Oversees the management and development of area staff.
Assesses the need for, and oversees implementation of, programs to ensure employees possess the technical and behavioral skills required to support operating plans.
Manages, selects, coaches, and develops area staff.
Develops system infrastructure strategy, operating philosophy, and technical basis for renewal decisions that include economic life determination and associated risk profiles.
Develops and manages the preventive maintenance optimization process.
Accountable for the evaluation, prioritization, selection, and coordination of equipment and technology for the system.
Accountable for the development, maintenance, and management of construction and design standards, work procedures, and operating procedures for Electric Operations.
Collaborates with other managers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
Accountable for developing, implementing, and communicating the Life Cycle Plan for Eversource as it relates to system assets.
Responsible for the engineering design and drafting of life cycle plan projects for distribution system assets.
Provides technical support to operating areas and dispatch relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines, and equipment operations and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.