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Engineer, Configuration Management (Hybrid)

10/10/2024

Locations Hartford, Connecticut

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Job Description

Engineer, Configuration Management (Hybrid)

10/10/2024

Locations: Hartford, Connecticut

This is a hybrid role.  The first three months are full time in the office. There is one opening that can be filled at the Associate, Engineer, or Senior Engineer level.

This position is responsible for identifying and implementing configuration management controls across the Eversource Electric Business, with focus on field, data, and engineering assets of Operations, Distribution, Transmission, and Substations functional areas. This includes assessing, inspecting and/or auditing various aspects of Engineering processes, Project Lifecycle and/or Maintenance Programs, as well as asset data accuracy, to ensure alignment with the strategic vision of the leadership team, as well as drive the quality and accuracy of field construction, maintenance, engineering and drawing activities.

Essential Functions: 

  • Performs assessments of engineering, operations and projects data, deliverables, and processes to ensure accuracy and quality. 

  • Implements analysis and tracking to identify trends and issues; develops recommendations resulting from assessments. 

  • Plans and conducts asset field verifications and data accuracy programs.

  • Tracks mitigation or corrective plans and actions. 

  • Responsible for implementing the Company’s electric quality assurance and control programs. 

  • Designs and directs the development of performance tracking systems, balanced scorecards, and performance reporting for the Electric Organization. 

  • Ensures configuration control of various company record systems essential to operations, through ensuring compliance with company processes and procedures. 

  • Implements annual risk-based assurance program (audits, inspections, analysis) aimed at ensuring key compliance programs and risk mitigation efforts are performing adequately in the electric business. 

  • Identifies best practices and opportunities for future improvement. 

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

  • Knowledge of transmission power system planning, engineering, maintenance, and operations.

  • A combination of strong technical knowledge and business acumen.

  • Ability to understand and utilize engineering and industry data to accurately diagnose business strengths and weaknesses, identify key issues, and develop strategies and plans.

  • Working knowledge of information technology and use of Eversource’s office automation and information systems.

  • Ability to enhance internal and external customer satisfaction.

  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations and translate technical information into terms that are meaningful to the audience.

  • Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

  • Knowledge of data management best practices is preferred. 

  • Ability to use software applications (e.g., Excel, Access, or Power BI) is preferred.

  • Experience with programming/scripting languages (e.g., SQL, R, or Python) is desired.

  • Work includes data entry, data manipulation, data analysis, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required. An electrical engineering degree is strongly preferred.

  • An advanced degree in engineering is desirable.

Experience:       

Experience in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electric utility industry is strongly preferred. Experience in one or more aspects of the job is required and operations/field experience is strongly preferred.

  • Associate Engineer level: A minimum of zero (0) to three (3) years of related experience is required.

  • Engineer level: A minimum of three (3) years of related experience is required.

  • Senior Engineer level: A minimum of five (5) years of related experience is required.

Licenses & Certifications:

  • Valid motor vehicle license

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The annual salary range for this position varies based on level, but spans from $79,130.00 to $135,570.00, plus incentive.  Salary is commensurate with your experience.  Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

Working Conditions:

  • Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

  • Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

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#LI-Hybrid

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Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

0

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.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

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. 

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Overview

Eversource currently operates more than 4,270 circuit miles of transmission lines, 72,000 pole miles of distribution lines, 578 substations, 449,737 distribution transformers and 11,683 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines across our service territory. 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.

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 valuing the diversity of employees who bring different perspectives to the table. We are committed to :

  • Creating an inclusive workplace where all employees, customers and stakeholders are respected and valued.
  • Leveraging the talent, unique perspectives, cultural and life experiences of every employee to ensure our continued success .
  • Attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce that can work together to meet the changing needs of the customers we serve while delivering reliable energy and superior customer service.

About us

We are Eversource

At Eversource, our mission is to safely deliver reliable energy and superior customer service to our electric, natural gas and water customers across New England. We do this ethically, respectfully and honestly to meet the expectations of our customers, regulators and ourselves.

Men at work

Success Profile

What makes a successful Transmission team member?

Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Collaborative
  • Customer Focus
  • Team Player
  • Adaptable
  • Detail Oriented
  • Positive

Employee Quotes

Nicole, Siting and
Construction Services
Specialist

Meet Nicole

Mom, community volunteer, and one of our Siting and Construction Services Specialists. On any given day you can find Nicole providing reliability project updates to community leaders and town officials, connecting with local residents and business owners at an open house, or sharing her experience working at Eversource with students at a college career fair. “I'm glad to help the communities we serve,” said Nicole. “It's empowering to be part of a team that's working on projects to improve reliability for our customers while modernizing the grid.”

Alexia, Siting and
Construction Specialist

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.”

Julia, Associate
Transmission Development
Program

Meet Julia

“In the Transmission Development Program, I have the opportunity to explore different aspects of the energy industry and the future of this industry. I currently guide project teams through engineering, design, siting, permitting and construction of both substation and line projects. I have the opportunity to understand the process of how energy is bought and sold, and I participate in conversations with customers about construction on transmission lines. Graduating, with a business degree, I never thought I would be working in the energy industry but this program and has given me an understanding and appreciation of the way energy systems work. The people at Eversource Energy are willing and ready to help you develop as a young professional and grow into your career.”

Job Description

Engineer, Configuration Management (Hybrid)

10/10/2024

Locations: Hartford, Connecticut

This is a hybrid role.  The first three months are full time in the office. There is one opening that can be filled at the Associate, Engineer, or Senior Engineer level.

This position is responsible for identifying and implementing configuration management controls across the Eversource Electric Business, with focus on field, data, and engineering assets of Operations, Distribution, Transmission, and Substations functional areas. This includes assessing, inspecting and/or auditing various aspects of Engineering processes, Project Lifecycle and/or Maintenance Programs, as well as asset data accuracy, to ensure alignment with the strategic vision of the leadership team, as well as drive the quality and accuracy of field construction, maintenance, engineering and drawing activities.

Essential Functions: 

  • Performs assessments of engineering, operations and projects data, deliverables, and processes to ensure accuracy and quality. 

  • Implements analysis and tracking to identify trends and issues; develops recommendations resulting from assessments. 

  • Plans and conducts asset field verifications and data accuracy programs.

  • Tracks mitigation or corrective plans and actions. 

  • Responsible for implementing the Company’s electric quality assurance and control programs. 

  • Designs and directs the development of performance tracking systems, balanced scorecards, and performance reporting for the Electric Organization. 

  • Ensures configuration control of various company record systems essential to operations, through ensuring compliance with company processes and procedures. 

  • Implements annual risk-based assurance program (audits, inspections, analysis) aimed at ensuring key compliance programs and risk mitigation efforts are performing adequately in the electric business. 

  • Identifies best practices and opportunities for future improvement. 

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

  • Knowledge of transmission power system planning, engineering, maintenance, and operations.

  • A combination of strong technical knowledge and business acumen.

  • Ability to understand and utilize engineering and industry data to accurately diagnose business strengths and weaknesses, identify key issues, and develop strategies and plans.

  • Working knowledge of information technology and use of Eversource’s office automation and information systems.

  • Ability to enhance internal and external customer satisfaction.

  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations and translate technical information into terms that are meaningful to the audience.

  • Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

  • Knowledge of data management best practices is preferred. 

  • Ability to use software applications (e.g., Excel, Access, or Power BI) is preferred.

  • Experience with programming/scripting languages (e.g., SQL, R, or Python) is desired.

  • Work includes data entry, data manipulation, data analysis, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required. An electrical engineering degree is strongly preferred.

  • An advanced degree in engineering is desirable.

Experience:       

Experience in the technical, operational, or engineering aspects of the electric utility industry is strongly preferred. Experience in one or more aspects of the job is required and operations/field experience is strongly preferred.

  • Associate Engineer level: A minimum of zero (0) to three (3) years of related experience is required.

  • Engineer level: A minimum of three (3) years of related experience is required.

  • Senior Engineer level: A minimum of five (5) years of related experience is required.

Licenses & Certifications:

  • Valid motor vehicle license

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The annual salary range for this position varies based on level, but spans from $79,130.00 to $135,570.00, plus incentive.  Salary is commensurate with your experience.  Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

Working Conditions:

  • Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

  • Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

#LI-SA1

#LI-Hybrid

#tranajd

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

0

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.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

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. 

Apply

Benefits

Eversource employees are committed to providing reliable energy and superior customer service—and that's why we are committed to providing our employees with a highly competitive total rewards package. In addition to wages and salaries, the benefit programs Eversource offers its employees and family members are a significant part of the total rewards.

Healthcare, Wellness & Disability Protection for you and your Family

  • Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, choose the coverage that is right for you and your family
  • High deductible health plan option, with generous health savings account (HSA), employer contribution, ($500 individual; $1,000 employee +1 or more)
  • Company-paid employee life and accident insurance and options to purchase additional coverage for you and your family
  • An award-winning Wellness Program provides up to $200 annually for employees and spouses to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles
  • Health and Dependent care reimbursement accounts
  • Sick Time, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans

Work/Life Balance Benefit Programs

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Multi-faceted Behavioral Health Program
  • Care@Work Program (child/elder care), membership/stipend for emergency services
  • Adoption Assistance (eligible employees)
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Refinancing & Student Debt Counselling
  • Voluntary benefits platform to access discounted home & auto, identity protection and pet insurance
  • Charity donation gift matching
  • Volunteer hours at local charities with rewards to our Wellness Program
  • Generous time off
  • Business Resource Groups for social connection and career development

Retirement Benefits for a Secure Future

  • 401k: Up to 100% Employer Match on first 3% of employee's contributions
  • K-Vantage: Additional Employer Contribution to the 401k based on age and years of service (2.5% to 6.5%)
  • Med-Vantage HRA: Age 40+, receive annual $1,000 contribution to an HRA for post-employment qualified medical expenses

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