Manager, Transmission System Planning; Hybrid

Role and Scope of Position

Eversource will not offer immigration‑related sponsorship for this position. This role is accountable for managing Transmission System Planning’s compliance activities and ensuring multi‑state long‑term planning for the Eversource Transmission System. It leads a group covering the entire three‑state Eversource service territory, performing planning assessments in accordance with NERC reliability standards and fulfilling Transmission System Planning’s compliance activities and regulatory filings as required by national, regional and local standards.

The position manages the long‑term assessment of Eversource transmission system adequacy and reliability, defining the need, size, location, priority, timing and justification of major system projects. It provides a Transmission Planning Strategy for obtaining ISO project‑technical and cost allocation approvals and handles ISO policy and other ISO issues that could affect the Eversource Transmission Business or its customers. The role provides technical leadership, recognizes complex engineering problems, and is accountable for major technical recommendations.

It manages proposed transmission projects through Independent System Operators‑NE (ISO‑NE) working groups and New England Power Pool (NEPOOL) or Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) committees. Candidates should be well‑versed in the FERC orders relevant to transmission planning processes and all applicable reliability standards and operating procedures.

Manages electric transmission system planning compliance with state, regional and NERC standards and regulations and environmental programs, policies, rules and regulations.

• Leads the team to perform timely planning assessments to ensure compliance with NERC reliability standards.
• Oversees the management and maintenance of transmission planning models such as powerflow, stability, EMT & GMD models and tools.
• Solves complex technical problems requiring recognized expertise in electric power systems, various engineering and operating disciplines, and regulatory impacts, to resolve major power facilities problems.
• Implements industry best practices on long‑term transmission planning and formulates Eversource technical positions, recommending company policies and standards.
• Provides corporate testimony and written responses for rate cases and other local, state or federal regulatory proceedings.
• Leads advocacy of governing transmission planning processes and standards, both within Eversource and in ISO‑NE and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC).
• Interfaces with federal, state and local organizations external to Eversource on behalf of or as a representative of Eversource.
• Serves on internal committees and task forces to provide information and represents Eversource with respect to assigned transmission responsibilities on industry and professional society committees and working groups.
• Oversees management and development of staff, leads training program development, selects, coaches and supervises individual staff, establishes and monitors performance objectives and budget.

Employees of this role may be called to assist during emergencies outside of normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

• Thorough knowledge and experience in electric transmission planning, system analysis, computer applications and modeling, operations support, budgeting and project analysis.
• Deep knowledge of NERC, NPCC, ISO‑NE compliance requirements, especially transmission planning responsibilities, reliability standards and planning and operating procedures.
• Familiar with FERC Order 1920 and state regulations pertinent to transmission in CT, MA and NH.
• Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning.
• Thorough knowledge of transmission power system protection and control systems.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (advanced degree preferred).
• Professional Engineer’s License preferred.
• 10 years of experience in transmission system planning or related field.

• 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

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Salary is commensurate with experience and the position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is $–$.

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status or protected veteran status.