Associate Engineer, Reliability Compliance (Hybrid Schedule)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking an Associate Engineer, Reliability Compliance to support Transmission in Westwood, MA or Berlin, CT or Hooksett, NH. You will engage in NPCC regulatory filings, post-filing responses, and interface with ISO-NE to ensure NERC/NPCC/ISO-NE compliance across transmission operations.

The role requires collaboration with SMEs, planning and operations teams, and leadership to deliver accurate filings and timely responses while maintaining comprehensive records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology required.
• 0-3 years related experience required; engineering design experience preferred.
• EIT preferred

Responsibilities

• Verify compliance with NERC, ISO-NE, and NPCC standards by reviewing SME submissions.
• Assign and follow up on SME tasks through Archer.
• Prepare and discuss NERC Event Analysis reports with SMEs.
• Conduct and coordinate Self Assessments for ES compliance.
• Coordinate Reportability Determinations on engineering standards.
• Provide analytical support to the Manager of Reliability Compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date records of applicable rules in Archer & Compliance Universe.
• Oversee regulatory filings and prepare presentations for management and regulators.
• Manage calendar of filings, external meetings, and NERC reporting requirements.
• Build networks of key contacts across the organization.

Skills

Utility industry knowledge

Electrical engineering principles

Database management

Microsoft Office

Regulatory reporting

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Attention to detail

Archer compliance system

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

Archer

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.

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 workat least three days in the office, includingTuesdays 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 workup to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Eversource is looking for an Associate Engineer, Reliability Compliance to support Transmission in Westwood, MA or Berlin, CT or Hooksett, NH. Individual will participate in the planning, preparation, and review of NPCC regulatory filings as well as post-filing response. The individual will interface with Independent System Operator – New England (ISO-NE) and participate in the coordination of required filings. Activities include coordination and, working with transmission operations to ensure proper reporting of NERC and ISO-NE requirements. Coordinates reporting on the groups quarterly key performance indicator goals. In addition, the individual will work with operations, planning, engineering, and other Subject-Matter Experts (SMEs) to provide timely response for Eversource (ES) regulatory compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for verifying compliance with engineering/test/maintenance standards and requirements by working with and reviewing records submitted by SMEs. Compliance reviews include applicable NERC Reliability Standards, ISO-NE Operating Procedures and NPCC Directories.
• Assigning and following up on SME tasks through Archer (compliance application).
• Prepare and discuss NERC Event Analysis reports with SME’s.
• Conduct and coordinate Self Assessments by relying on individual technical knowledge and support of the SMEs to verify ES compliance.
• Conduct and coordinate Reportability Determinations on engineering standards and/or requirements by evaluating potential reportable events based on NERC/NPCC compliance requirements.
• Responsible for providing analytical support to the Manager of Reliability Compliance. Coordinate the necessary information gathering in support of all NERC, NPCC and ISO-NE related filings.
• Maintain up to date records of all applicable rules and regulations to which transmission is subject in the Archer & Compliance Universe.
• Ensures comprehensive and accurate records are maintained for all filings.
• Oversees and provides input to regulatory filings for Transmission.
• Provides support to the group in preparation of presentations to management, regulators, and other audiences.
• Manages the group’s calendar of filings, external meetings, and all NERC reporting requirements.
• Builds and maintains networks of key contacts across the organizations facilitating organizational efficiencies.
• Prepares and circulates summaries of the group’s internal interaction with transmission management.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Familiar with utility industry, especially transmission.
• Understanding of electrical powering engineering principals and theories.
• Experience with database management and Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience with regulatory reporting.
• Demonstrates competency and proficiency in oral and written communications.
• Demonstrates strong analytical reasoning skills, ability to apply knowledge to solve problems.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology required.

Experience:

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

Licenses & Certifications:

• EIT preferred

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• Depending on the specific nature of the engineering role, position may require occasional to significant travel by car. A valid driver’s license is required.

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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