Sr. Engineer, Transmission Interconnections and Services (Hybrid)

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Eversource will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

Our Team:

We have an exciting role opportunity to join our amazing Transmission Interconnections Strategic Solutions team.

In this role you will be responsible for executing transmission interconnection projects under the jurisdiction of the ISO-NE SCH 22, 23 and 25. This role will be responsible for executing projects as per the tariff's requirements as well as manage the projects internally to obtain required support.

The role is based in Hartford, CT only

Essential Functions: 

• Advanced knowledge of the ISO-NE transmission tariff SCH 22, 23 and 25 or similarly from other ISO’s.

• Ability to work on multiple interconnection projects and coordinate with both external and internal parties.

• Develop and administer contracts and enabling agreements with business counterparts.

• Ability to take on multiple internal projects that may be tangentially related to a core interconnection project.

• Ability to at a high level be able to interpret transmission system planning study results.

• Strong understanding of substation, T-line and P&C concepts as well as the ability to read basic electrical one-line diagrams.

• Proficiency reporting out to senior management as well as participating in lessons learned and process improvement initiatives.

• Take the lead with retirements and physical disconnections of interconnection projects.

Technical Knowledge/Skills/Education

• Demonstrated expertise in negotiation of complex issues with multiple parties.

• Demonstrated expertise in verbal and written communications, and formal presentations.

• Demonstrated expertise in relationship/team building.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead others.

• Ability to work effectively and represent Transmission positions with all levels of the Eversource organization, ISO-NE and regulatory organizations.

• Excellent teambuilding, interpersonal and motivational skills. 

• The ability to schedule, plan, and manage complex projects.

• Ability to quickly understand related regulatory and legislative requirements and proposals.

• Thorough knowledge of ISO-NE tariff schedule 22 and 23 for generator interconnections, applicable engineering, work practices and procedures, and safety requirements.

• Knowledge of the energy delivery power system. 

Education:      

• Baccalaureate degree in engineering, finance or the equivalent is required. 

• Master’s degree in engineering, finance or MBA is desirable. 

• Project Management Certificate of accomplishment is desirable.        

Experience:         

• 8+ years utility experience required that includes general management experience or lead or project management experience.

• Prior experience helpful in the broad aspects of power systems planning and operations, power pool operations, emerging power markets, regulatory interfaces with federal and state authorities.

• Prior experience negotiating with individual external companies within pre-established business guidelines and procedures.

• Prior experience representing/negotiating business interests to an external, regional or industry organization.

• Experience developing written proposals and presentations in a team environment.

• Experience implementing and complying with Eversource engineering and construction guidelines.

Licenses & Certifications:  

• Valid motor vehicle license is required.

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:

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