Senior Advisor, Transmission Strategy and Regulatory Engagement (hybrid schedule)

Eversource Energy•Hartford, CT

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversource is seeking a Senior Advisor to review analysis of proposed transmission investments and ensure they are well supported, including consideration of cost and performance tradeoffs. The role develops and submits data, reports, presentations, and compliance filings concerning Eversource transmission projects to ISO New England, regulators, and regional stakeholders, with an emphasis on clear and concise communication. The Senior Advisor serves as a transmission subject matter expert in state, regional, and federal forums and represents Eversource at ISO New England and NEPOOL committees. The position participates in regional transmission planning, interprets planning studies and engineering analyses for strategic insights, and analyzes federal, regional, and state policy proposals for their effects on Eversource and its customers. It develops policy recommendations and advocacy materials, works with internal stakeholders to build consensus, assesses technical reports on clean energy resources’ operational and economic effects on New England’s electric transmission and distribution systems, and supports engagement with external stakeholders. The role may serve as an expert witness in state regulatory proceedings. This role follows a hybrid schedule when approved for remote work. Current guidelines call for at least three office days per week, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays; the third day is set with the supervisor. The role may require up to five office days based on business needs or policy changes, travel within MA, CT, and NH approximately monthly, occasional travel outside the service area, and emergency restoration assignments. Eversource does not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

5 to 8 years of related experience.
Competency and proficiency in oral and written communication, particularly with non-technical audiences.
Ability to interpret and analyze key regional transmission planning studies.
Understanding of state and federal utility industry regulation.
Experience and understanding of ISO/RTO processes and rules, particularly transmission planning, interconnection, and/or operations.
Understanding of economic theory and wholesale electricity markets.
Strong analytical skills and ability to apply knowledge to solve problems.
Strong team-building skills and strategic thinking.
Availability for emergency restoration assignments as required.
Availability for travel between MA, CT, and NH approximately monthly and occasional travel outside the service area.
Ability to work up to five days in the office when needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred; engineering degrees are preferred.
Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
Experience testifying in state or federal regulatory proceedings is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

Participate in key regional transmission planning efforts and interpret study results for strategic insights and guidance.
Review engineering studies and analyses of existing projects and proposed projects.
Analyze federal, regional, and state policy proposals for their impact on Eversource and its customers.
Develop recommended policy positions and work with internal stakeholders to reach consensus on strategy.
Develop analytical products, visualizations, research, and advocacy materials to support policy recommendations and outreach.
Scrutinize technical reports about the operational and economic impact of clean energy resources on New England’s electric transmission and distribution systems.
Represent Eversource on regional and national advisory committees, including NEPOOL committees and trade associations.
Represent Eversource at ISO New England and NEPOOL committees.
Lead teams of internal stakeholders to reach consensus on strategy.
Support outreach and advocacy to external stakeholders.
Develop and submit data, reports, presentations, and compliance filings regarding Eversource transmission projects to ISO New England, regulators, and regional stakeholders.
Serve as a transmission subject matter expert in state, regional, and federal forums.
May serve as an expert witness in state regulatory proceedings.
Respond to emergency restoration assignments as required.