Eversource Energy · 3 weeks ago
Lead Engineer, Asset Management (Hybrid)
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $157K/yr
8+ years expEversource Energy is a company focused on providing reliable energy services. The Lead Engineer in Asset Management will lead a team of engineers to ensure optimal development of the Transmission program, focusing on system reliability and cost efficiency while managing capital projects and fostering collaboration across functions.
DeliveryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable EnergyStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide input to the development and prioritization of the Transmission capital budget, ensuring that Eversource’s highest priority needs are met
Support the initiation and funding of substation driven capital projects and programs
Participate in the development of the five-year, three-state Transmission Substation Capital Budget
Supervise the performance of the assigned team. Develops employees through the use of performance management, coaching, and, as appropriate, rotational assignments
Support the development of organization plans and processes to drive overall efficiency and culture change
Qualification
Required
Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position
Applicants who require immigration sponsorship—either now or in the future—should not apply
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
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
This position has the primary responsibility for leading a team of engineers in Asset Management ensuring that Eversource's Business Strategy for the Transmission program are optimally developed to provide the highest levels of system reliability at lowest possible costs
Specific responsibilities include: transmission substation programs and budgets, identifying process improvements with respect to development, approval and management of transmission projects, developing best practices and strategies for developing the required design deliverables and milestones of the transmission capital programs, developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with other functions thereby ensuring a high level of interaction and quality communications, and managing and overseeing the day-to-day activities of the team
Provide input to the development and prioritization of the Transmission capital budget, ensuring that Eversource's highest priority needs are met
Support the initiation and funding of substation driven capital projects and programs
Participate in the development of the five-year, three-state Transmission Substation Capital Budget
Supervise the performance of the assigned team
Develops employees through the use of performance management, coaching, and, as appropriate, rotational assignments
Support the development of organization plans and processes to drive overall efficiency and culture change
Knowledge of substation power system planning, engineering, maintenance, and operations
Strong background in process improvement
Understanding of NERC, ISO-NE, and NPCC standards
A combination of strong technical knowledge and business acumen
Understanding of the New England Regulatory environment
Ability to motivate and lead a team, applying effective leadership skills
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
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs are involved
Job can require traveling to operating districts and companies within and outside the state
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
Work includes calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting
This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results
Requires a BS Engineering or BS Engineering Technology
A minimum of eight (8) years of related experience is required
Experience in the technical, operational or engineering aspects of the electric utility industry and supervisory experience is strongly preferred
Experience in one or more aspects of the job is required and transmission experience is strongly preferred
Preferred
An electrical engineering degree is preferred
An advanced degree is in Engineering or Business Administration is desirable
Experience in the technical, operational or engineering aspects of the electric utility industry and supervisory experience is strongly preferred
Benefits
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.
Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs.
Company
Eversource Energy
Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas for more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.49BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-10-17Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-08-19Grant· $89M
Leadership Team
Thomas May
President and CEO
Paul Chodak III
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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