Lead Engineer - Project Solutions (Hybrid Schedule)

About the role

Come join our team in Project Solutions within the Business and Quality Assurance organization that supports all aspects of the Eversource project lifecycle process for electric transmission and distribution. Project Solutions supports the project development process and Eversource capital initiatives towards the end goal of improving system reliability for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead department operations with a focus on resource management, department workload management and prioritization, internal customer interaction and support, assurance of department quality control.
• Support the overall project lifecycle process across engineering, finance, project management, siting, transmission and distribution operations, system planning, engineering, asset management, cost estimating, etc., to maximize efficiency and quality assurance.
• Support the Eversource Project Approval Committee (EPAC).
• Support the Solution Design Committee (SDC).
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives related to project lifecycle, EPAC and SDC.
• Support development and maintenance of department tools which manage project authorization through the technical and financial approval process, ensuring timely handoffs and management through Powerplan.
• Establish, track, review and report KPIs, coordinating with Project Controls, Engineering, Major Projects, Compliance, Siting, Construction and Siting Services etc.
• Supplement department individual contributor roles as required.
• Support competency development in emerging transmission competitive environment as it relates to project solution development.
• Supervise, coach, and develop engineers; approve time and conduct performance reviews.
• Assign, prioritize and direct work performed by Engineers, Reviewers and Analysts.
• Responsible for the cost and performance of certain assets on the system which may include reliability analysis and trending of system events and monitoring of equipment condition.
• Responsible for the development, justification and approval of the Life Cycle Plan activities over a multi-year horizon and for ongoing projects.
• Ensure that the design and specification of additions, modifications and replacements to the transmission and distribution systems, and the preparation of system electrical permits and related customer notifications, are completed accurately and on time.
• Responsible for the development of preliminary engineering designs and the details, as necessary.
• Collaborate with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork.
• Provide technical support and direction to operating areas relative to system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations.
• Accountable for root-cause analysis, development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Responsible for the evaluation and selection of technology and equipment for the system.
• Responsible for the development of standards and procedures for design, operation and maintenance.
• Assume the role of the Manager as required.
• Expected to assist with storm duty and any other major events.

Requirements

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: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred. Substation knowledge is a plus.

Experience: Minimum of eight years in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electrical utility industry. Supervisory experience preferred.

Working Conditions: Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required. Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.