Vice President, Station Operations and Field Engineering /Communications

07/16/2026

Locations: Dorchester, Massachusetts

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.

Role and Scope of Position:
This position is jointly responsible for providing safe, reliable and cost-effective electric service to customers.

This position oversees the safe operation, restoration, construction and corrective maintenance of Eversource Substations as well as the operations of the transmission and distribution communications’ systems. The position is also responsible for oversight of compliance with applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and guidelines.

Essential Functions: 

• Develops, plans, recommends, and implements plans, policies and programs which promote safe, reliable and efficient operations and of all Stations.
• Oversees the development, evaluation, and introduction of technology changes.  Ensures that improvements in systems, processes and procedures are identified and implemented.
• Oversees Transmission and Distribution communication equipment is effectively maintained within all Stations.
• Establishes plans and goals to improve the cost effectiveness, timeliness and reliability of Station operations.
• Ensures cost effective, high quality and timely delivery of maintenance and operational services to internal customers.
• Oversees the department’s financial resources through defining and developing capital, operations, maintenance, and construction budgets.  Tracks, monitors and establishes benchmark procedures.
• Researches, investigates, and recommends potential new business opportunities in the area of substation operations, maintenance and construction.
• Manages, selects, coaches, and develops area staff. Assesses the need for, and oversees implementation of, programs to ensure employees possess technical and behavioral skills required to support operating plans.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Requires thorough knowledge in substation & transmission line design and planning, protection and control, managing capital and operating budgets and plans; and working cross functionally. 
• Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead others.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Business or related discipline
• MS in Engineering or MBA preferred               

Experience:   

• A minimum of 15 years of increasing experience managing groups engaged in station operation and communication technologies is required.                        

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing and climbing stairs.
• Job requires driving and traveling to remote service centers.

Mental Aspects:

• Work includes analyzing, consulting, designing, implementing, presenting, leading, and coordinating. 
• This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.

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Competencies:

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

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. 

EEO Statement:

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.

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