Associate Engineer, Asset Management (hybrid schedule)

Eversource Energy; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking an Associate Engineer to help optimize the Transmission program, focusing on reliability and cost efficiency. The role involves developing coordinated transmission programs, budgeting, and process improvements across multiple departments.

The candidate will benchmark asset performance and support asset data management, while traveling as needed within the MA/CT/NH corridor. A Bachelor's in engineering is required, with up to 3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 0-3 years related experience is required.
• Willingness to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of Transmission Business capital budget.
• Identify and prioritize projects for the 1-year and 5-year plans.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, and Cost Estimating on scope, cost and schedule.
• Lead cross-functional teams to analyze alternatives and present approval justifications.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Independent project delivery

Power software familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Electrical engineering degree preferred

Tools

Power system software

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Role and Scope of Position:

The Associate Engineer will be primarily responsible for ensuring Eversource's Business Strategy for the Transmission program are optimally developed to provide the highest levels of system reliability at lowest possible costs. In addition, you will have specific responsibilities including the development of a 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. Our successful candidate will also benchmark Eversource's transmission asset performance relative to the industry.

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for ensuring Eversource's Business Strategy for the Transmission program are optimally developed to provide the highest levels of system reliability at lowest possible costs. In addition, you will have specific responsibilities including the development of a 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. Our successful candidate will also benchmark Eversource's transmission asset performance relative to the industry.

Essential Functions:

• Capital Program Development: Provides input to the development of the Transmission Business capital budget
• Identifies, initiates, and prioritizes projects for inclusion in the one-year and five-year Capital Budget Plan
• Works with Engineering, Project Management, and Cost Estimating to develop detailed project scope, cost, and schedule.
• 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:

• Develops operational strategies for the utilization of asset resources, considering asset life cycle planning and risk analysis.
• Analyzes Transmission system reliability, including goal setting, reporting, and System Operations Review Committee activities
• Develops and issues transmission system performance measures; identifies gaps and opportunities for future project performance improvements.
• Facilitates the creation and maintenance of the Transmission asset database
• Implements and supports tri-state processes for consistent collection and management of asset data
• Performs asset data analysis to support asset management strategies and equipment replacement programs.
• Communicates the Asset Management strategy throughout Eversource and to external parties as necessary.

Benchmarking Facilitates Transmission & Substation benchmarking efforts

• Identifies best practices and opportunities for future improvement.
• Oversees the development of asset strategies, tools, and procedures for managing Transmission assets.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Knowledge of utility power systems is preferred.
• Ability to independently develop, present and execute new projects through collaborations with other departments.
• Familiarity with power related software is preferred.

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required. An electrical engineering degree is preferred.

Experience :

• 0-3 years related experience is required. Engineering design experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• None

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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:
$82,800.00-$92,000.00

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 no