Engineer Manager

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Underground Transmission Engineering designs projects that improve the safety and reliability of the high voltage electric system for our customers, now and in the future. In addition, the team supports safe and efficient operation of the underground transmission system through technical guidance for operation, maintenance, and emergency response. Our team has a processdriven and self directed culture, solving diverse technical challenges for large, complex, multiyear projects, and supporting restoration efforts when our communities need us the most.

As Manager, you will lead and develop a team of engineers delivering work from concept through closeout across New England and New York. The role provides technical and people leadership for underground transmission cable system design and associated civil infrastructure, including routing/feasibility, manhole and ductbank systems, special crossings, material/vendor coordination, and construction administration. This includes work on extruded dielectric cable systems (e.g., XLPE/EPR) and, where applicable, legacy fluidfilled systems (SCFF) and pipetype systems (HPFF/HPGF).

You will also lead the engineering response for underground cable failures and partner cross functionally with transmission, substation, distribution, operations, project management, procurement, and contractors to ensure adherence to processes and the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, security, quality, and technical excellence.

• Lead and develop a high-performing Underground Transmission Engineering team; set priorities, assign work, and drive accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and cost outcomes.
• Oversee the team's portfolio performance, ensuring deliverables meet scope, schedule, budget, and safety expectations; maintain a consistent reporting cadence for stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership for underground transmission cable system design from concept through closeout - including cable selection/configuration, accessories (joints/terminations), bonding/grounding, ampacity/thermal considerations, and constructability - across extruded dielectric systems (e.g., XLPE/EPR) and, where applicable, legacy fluid-filled and pipe-type systems (SCFF, HPFF/HPGF).
• Provide technical leadership for civil infrastructure design supporting underground systems, including routing/feasibility, manhole/vault and ductbank systems, and special crossings (e.g., HDD, jack & bore, microtunnel, bridge/rail/water crossings).
• Ensure compliance with National Grid and industry standards through effective QA/QC practices, including design review, constructability checks, and closeout documentation expectations.
• Manage external engineering and material vendor relationships (scope, performance, and contract expectations) in partnership with procurement and project teams.
• Support construction administration by driving consistent practices for RFIs/submittals, field changes, as-builts, and resolution of complex field issues; elevate high-risk items through appropriate channels as needed.
• Champion Safety by Design, Design to Value, and capital efficiency initiatives; coach the team to identify and implement improvements that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Plan and maintain staffing coverage for priority work across NE/NY, including hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and performance management; ensure targeted training and development plans are in place to maintain proficiency and keep pace with evolving standards and technologies.
• Partner cross-functionally with transmission, substation, distribution, operations, project management, and stakeholders to resolve interdisciplinary issues and drive timely decisions.
• Lead and support emergency response for underground cable failures and participate in storm response as required; ensure you and the team are prepared to execute assigned roles.

• Strong ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team of direct reports; set clear expectations and build a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and align stakeholders across a collaborative, matrix organization; strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Proven problem solving capability and sound judgment; able to make timely decisions, elevate appropriately, and drive issues to closure.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize competing demands across multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Ability to develop effective working…