Job Description

Director, Asset Management

04/25/2025

Locations: Hartford, Connecticut; Westwood, Massachusetts

Responsible for directing and overseeing the development of Transmission’s and Distribution Substation's reliability, capital and cost estimating programs. Responsibilities also include directing the management of the EPAC project approval process, supporting project lifecycle process enhancements, tracking performance metrics and directing asset replacement and sparing strategies.

Essential Functions:

Directs the development of the Transmission and Distribution Substation one-year operating plan and five-year capital budget.
Identifies and prioritizes projects and develops plans which include detailed project scopes and schedules.
Directs the development of major project cost estimates including Transmission, Distribution Substation, Interconnections and competitive projects.
Directs the management of asset data systems/repositories for Transmission and Substation assets.
Chairs the Capital Project Approval committee which reviews supporting analysis for all capital and significant expense projects and provides formal approval for the projects.
Collaborates with all departments to define operational and replacement strategies for the utilization of all asset resources, taking into account asset life cycle planning and risk analysis.
Directs the development and management of sparing strategies for key major equipment such as transformers, mobiles, breakers, etc.
Monitors Transmission and Distribution Substation reliability and reporting and develops strategies for improvement based on emerging issues.
Develops Transmission and Distribution Substation system performance measures, identifying gaps and opportunities in performance to improve future performance.
Supports the project life cycle process and solutions development which enables process improvement / redesign, gap identification and competitive project solutions.
Directs the document control program which includes procedure development, control and consistency.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

Demonstrated ability to function in a managerial capacity.
Thorough knowledge of electric power systems, electric power system components, and associated engineering, construction, testing, operating, and maintenance activity.
Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulatory criteria and industry codes and standards pertaining to electric power systems
Proven ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of the organization

Demonstrated high standard of professional technical competence
Knowledge of Transmission utility industry
Proven management practices
Demonstrated ability to influence and lead others

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline
MBA is preferred

Experience:

Minimum of 12 years experience in the technical, operations, or engineering aspects of the electric utility industry with a strong background in Transmission.

Working Conditions:

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

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:

$173,400 - $216,700

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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 and Affirmative Action 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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Overview

Eversource is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of approximately half of New England’s transmission system, the high-voltage network of lines and substations that delivers power from where it’s generated to where it’s distributed to homes and businesses. As an integral member of our transmission team, you'll work in a dynamic and collaborative environment to identify business opportunities and balance risk-mitigation strategies to drive our growth.

Job Level - Entry, Mid,
Senior, Executive
Travel between CT/MA/NH
may be required

Culture

Our goal is to remain the best energy company in the nation, and to be the first with carbon-neutral operations by 2030.

We will achieve this by embracing perspectives our employees bring to the table. We are committed to:

Fostering a workplace where all employees, customers, and stakeholders are respected and valued.
Leveraging the unique talents, perspectives, and life experiences of every employee to drive our ongoing success.
Attracting, developing, and retaining a workforce capable of meeting the evolving needs of our customers while delivering reliable energy and exceptional service.

Success Profile

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Collaborative
Customer Focus
Team Player
Adaptable
Detail Oriented
Positive

Employee Testimonials

Emily, Manager, Project Contracts
and Controls

Meet Emily

Emily joined Eversource in 2009 as an intern in the procurement department, where she held several key positions prior to joining the Transmission organization in 2021 as a Manager of the Contract Controls and Data Analytics organization. Emily has worked to develop her tri-state team into a results-driven Contract Management organization, responsible for full oversight of the contract lifecycle including driving process efficiencies while ensuring compliance and alignment with both business and regulatory objectives. “I enjoy encountering unique challenges each day and strategizing in a collaborative way with both internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve them. Leveraging the relationships I have built throughout my tenure at Eversource has been my key to success and has allowed me to influence positive change within the organization. I always encourage my team to remain committed to delivering value to the organization through continuous process improvement while maintaining proper governance & oversight. It’s an exciting time to be in such an evolving industry, and empowering to be able to be involved in these strategic and transformative projects to deliver reliable power to our customers.”

Alexia, Senior Specialist
Project Engagement

Meet Alexia

Alexia joined the Eversource team in Massachusetts as a Siting and Construction Specialist at the beginning of the year and she's really hit the ground running. Alexia reviews work the company is doing on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, and partners with other members of the team to develop creative community solutions for our reliability and battery storage projects. She's inspired by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her encouraging message to young women, “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”

Sam, Manager of Strategic
Project Development

Meet Sam

Sam has spent the past nine years at Eversource, with the last two dedicated to proving that strategic project development is more than just building transmission —it’s about bridging teams, solving complex challenges, and delivering real value to customers. As Manager of Strategic Project Development, Sam focuses on advancing projects that support the region’s energy goals while ensuring cross-functional collaboration isn’t just encouraged—it’s effective.

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