Associate Engineer, Asset Management (hybrid schedule)

Eversource Energy; Manchester (CT); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Manchester, CT is seeking a Transmission Program engineer to help develop the business strategy for the transmission program, ensuring reliability at low costs. You will coordinate capital budgets, scope projects with engineering teams, and benchmark asset performance across the organization.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and up to 3 years of relevant experience, with preferred knowledge of utility power systems and related software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required; electrical engineering preferred.
• 0–3 years of related experience; engineering design experience preferred.
• Knowledge of utility power systems and power-related software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops input to the Transmission capital budget and five-year plan.
• Leads project teams to document alternatives and justify approvals.
• Analyzes transmission system reliability and develops performance measures.
• Maintains the Transmission asset database and asset data processes.
• Supports cross-functional collaboration and communicates asset strategies.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Independent project development

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:

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 normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity 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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