Senior Engineer, Asset Management (Hybrid)

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*Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of

work

and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to

change,  based

on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to

work

up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.*

The Senior Engineer, Asset Management will have the primary responsibility for ensuring that the Eversource Business Strategy for the transmission program are optimally developed to provide the highest levels of system reliability at lowest possible costs. The Eversource business strategy will also need to consider the regulatory environment. Specific responsibilities include developing coordinated transmission programs and budgets, identifying process improvements with respect to development, approval, and management of transmission projects, providing input to the development and prioritization of the transmission capital programs, developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with other functions. The successful candidate will also benchmark Eversource’s transmission asset performance relative to the industry.

Essential Functions:

- Capital Program Development:

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Provides input to the development of the Transmission Business capital budget.

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Identifies, initiates, and prioritizes projects for inclusion in the one-year and five-year Capital Budget Plan.

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Works with Engineering, Project Management, and Cost Estimating to develop detailed project scope, cost, and schedule.

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Leads interdisciplinary project team to select the best solution, document alternatives analysis, and present project approval justifications to the Solution Design Committee and/or Eversource Project Approval Committee.

- Transmission and Substation Equipment Performance:

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Develops operational strategies for the utilization of asset resources, considering asset life cycle planning and risk analysis.

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Analyzes Transmission and Substation reliability, including goal setting, reporting, and System Operations Review Committee activities.

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Develops and issues transmission system performance measures; Identifies gaps and opportunities for future project performance improvements.

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Facilitates the creation and maintenance of the Transmission and Substation asset database.

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Implements and supports tri-state processes for consistent collection and management of asset data.

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Performs asset data analysis to support asset management strategies and equipment replacement programs.

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Communicates the Asset Management strategy throughout Eversource and to external parties as necessary.

- Benchmarking:

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Facilitates Transmission & Substation benchmarking efforts.

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Identifies best practices and opportunities for future improvement.

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Oversees the development of asset strategies, tools, and procedures for managing Transmission assets.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

- Ability to grasp new concepts. Knowledge of substation power system planning, engineering, maintenance, and operations is highly desirable.

- Strong background in process improvement.

- Ability to interpret and analyze financial documents.

- Ability to understand and utilize economic, financial and industry data to accurately diagnose business strengths and weaknesses, identify key issues, and develop strategies and plans.

- 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.

- Ability to

manage and create Microsoft

Excel

spreadsheets and pivot tables to analyze

data. Visual basic, SQL or similar programming ability is highly desirable.

Education

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- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.  An Electrical Engineering degree is preferred.

- An advanced degree is in Engineering or Business Administration is desirable.

Ex

perience:

- A minimum of five (5) years of related experience is required.

- Experience in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electric utility industry is strongly preferred.

- Experience in one or more aspects of the job is required and transmission experience is strongly preferred.

Working Conditions:

- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.

 

Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.

The annual salary range for this position is:

$125,680.00-$139,640.00

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

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.

EEO Statement

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Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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