Associate Engineer, Asset Management; hybrid

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 Associate Engineer will be primarily responsible for ensuring Eversource's Business Strategy for the Transmission program are optimally developed to provide the highest levels of system reliability at lowest possible costs. In addition, you will have specific responsibilities including the development of a 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.

Our successful candidate will also benchmark Eversource’s transmission asset performance relative to the industry.

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for ensuring Eversource's Business Strategy for the Transmission program are optimally developed to provide the highest levels of system reliability at lowest possible costs. In addition, you will have specific responsibilities including the development of a 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.

Our successful candidate will also benchmark Eversource’s transmission asset performance relative to the industry.

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

Develops operational strategies for the utilization of asset resources, considering asset life cycle planning and risk analysis.

Analyzes Transmission system 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 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.

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:
Knowledge of utility power systems is preferred. Ability to independently develop, present and execute new projects through collaborations with other departments. Familiarity with power related software is preferred.

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree…