Engineer, Asset Management (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource seeks an Engineer, Asset Management to shape the transmission program strategy for reliable service at optimal cost. You will coordinate capital budgets, guide project scope with Engineering and Cost Estimating, and benchmark asset performance against industry standards.

Collaboration with multiple functions and external parties is essential. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical preferred) and 3+ years in utility engineering, with strong data,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Three+ years of related experience in electric utility engineering strongly preferred.
• Strong skills in asset management, data analysis, and cost/benefit evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the Transmission capital budget input and planning for 1-year and 5-year horizons.
• Leads cross-functional teams to define project scope, cost, and schedule and to justify approvals.
• Benchmarks asset performance and identifies opportunities for improvement within transmission assets.
• Communicates asset management strategy across Eversource and to external stakeholders.
• Manages asset data and supports systematic collection for asset lifecycle planning.

Skills

Asset management

Power system planning

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Excel pivot tables

Programming - VB/SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Electrical engineering preferred

Advanced degree in Engineering or MBA desirable

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

Visual Basic

SQL

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.

The 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:

• 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 and Substation 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 and Substation 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: 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:

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.

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) 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.

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: $100,490.00-$111,660.00

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.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Who we are:

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.