Program Manager, Distribution Engineering (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Incentive eligibility

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a project-engineering leader to direct multiple programs within the Engineering team. This role emphasizes lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional coordination across internal stakeholders in CT and surrounding states.

Responsibilities include planning, cost tracking, and stakeholder communication to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery and successful regulatory outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Business or Engineering.
• MBA or Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of eight years of directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops tactical plans for the group to ensure Company readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Oversees projects through their complete lifecycle from application to final test and closeout.
• Analyzes, tracks and reports on department goals, SLAs and other metrics as needed.
• Analyzes data and develops reports and innovative solutions for projects.
• Tracks and analyzes engineering estimates and project costs to improve forecasting.
• May provide direction and guidance to employees working on various programs.
• Provide regulatory and legislative support, including answering interrogatories and witness testimony as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Power system operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/applied science/business

MBA or master’s in engineering preferred

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 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.

Role and Scope of Position:
Under minimal supervision, provide direction and planning for various programs and projects within Engineering. Responsibilities include: project lifecycle management, ensuring adherence to Eversource policies, and interaction with various Eversource internal stakeholders across multiple organizations.Other major responsibilities include coordination of various studies, scheduling of resources, monitoring of project costs and meeting or exceeding customer expectations for the successful implementation of projects within mandated regulatory time limits and budgets.

Essential Functions:

• Develops tactical plans for the group to ensure that the Company is operationally ready and in full compliance with state and federal energy legislation and regulations.
• Oversees the department’s projects through their complete life-cycle, from application to final project test and closeout.
• Analyzes, tracks and reports on department goals, SLA’s and other metrics as needed.
• Analyzes data and develops reports and innovative solutions regarding projects.
• Tracks and analyzes engineering estimates and project costs to improve forecasting.
• May provide direction and guidance to employees working on various programs
• Provide regulatory and legislative support, including answering interrogatories, and witness testimony as required.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of electric power system operations, utility regulation, applicable governmental and regulatory laws, rules and regulations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Business or Engineering. MBA or Master’s degree in Engineering preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of eight years of directly related experience.

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:

$122,360.00-$135,960.00

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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