Senior Advisor, Transmission Strategy and Regulatory Engagement; hybrid

Position: Senior Advisor, Transmission Strategy and Regulatory Engagement (hybrid schedule)
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 is looking for a
** Senior Advisor, Transmission Strategy and Regulatory Engagement
** Under minimal supervision, you will review analysis of proposed Eversource transmission investments to ensure proposed investments are well supported, including considerations on tradeoffs between cost performance  Develop and submit data, reports, presentations, and compliance filings regarding Eversource transmission projects to ISO New England; regulators, and regional stakeholders with a particular focus on clear and concise communication  Serve as a transmission subject matter expert in state, regional, and federal forums  Represents Eversource at ISO New England and NEPOOL Committees

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* Essential Functions:

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* + Participates in key regional transmission planning efforts and interprets the results of such studies for strategic insights and guidance
+ Reviews engineering studies and analysis of existing projects and project proposals  Interprets the results of such studies and analyses for strategic insights and guidance
+ Analyzes federal  Federal Energy Regulatory Commission , regional  ISO New England , and state policy proposals for their impact on Eversource and our customers
+ Develops recommended policy positions, work with internal stakeholders to reach consensus on strategy
+ Develop analytical products, visualizations, research, and other advocacy materials to support policy recommendations and outreach
+ Scrutinizes technical reports related to the operational and economic impact of clean energy resources on the electric transmission and distribution systems in New England
+ Represents Eversource on regional and national advisory committees  NEPOOL committees, trade associations, etc  
+ May serve as an expert witness in state regulatory proceedings
+ Leads teams of internal stakeholders to reach consensus on strategy
+ Supports outreach and advocacy to external stakeholders

** Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/

Licenses/Certifications:

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* _Technical Knowledge/Skill:_

+ Demonstrates competency and proficiency in oral and written communications, particularly with non technical audiences
+ Ability to interpret and analyze key regional transmission planning studies
+ Understanding of state and federal utility industry regulation
+ Experience and understanding with ISO/RTO processes and rules, particularly with respect to transmission planning, interconnection, and/or operations
+ Understanding of economic theory and wholesale electricity markets
+ Demonstrates strong analytical skills, ability to apply knowledge to solve problems and strong team building skills; must think strategically

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Education:

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+ Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering preferred, Engineering degrees
+ Master's degree in engineering preferred

_Experience_ :

+ 5 to 8 years of related experience
+ Experience testifying in state or federal regulatory proceedings helpful, but not required

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* Working Conditions:

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* + Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
+ Must be available for travel between MA/CT/NH on an approximately monthly basis
+ Must be available for occasional travel outside of the service area  i e  Washington, DC

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…