Manager, Policy Transmission (Hybrid)
03/03/2025Locations Hartford, Connecticut
Job Description
Manager, Policy Transmission (Hybrid)
03/03/2025Locations: Hartford, Connecticut
This is a hybrid role with the first three months in the office.
Eversource is looking for a Manager, Policy Transmission located in Hartford, CT. In this role you will manage Eversource’s active engagement on transmission policy and regulatory matters, including proceedings at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and proceedings across three state jurisdictions (CT, MA, NH). Support advocacy of Eversource’s position with respect to new or revised rules, regulations, or laws affecting the Company’s transmission business, including transmission planning, cost allocation, and clean energy integration, including engaging with Eversource’s trade associations. Responsible for working directly and collaboratively with various internal stakeholders to provide insights and ensure alignment on key issues affecting Eversource’s transmission business.
Essential Functions:
Manages Eversource’s active and effective participation with trade associations and coalitions that advocate on transmission-related issues.
Oversees cross-functional analysis of proposals for changes to transmission tariffs, federal and state regulations and proposed legislation affecting Eversource. Develops proposed policy and works with internal stakeholders to reach consensus on strategy.
Ensures Eversource management is accurately informed, in a timely manner, on all relevant transmission policy regional and national issues through regular communication and integrated forums to disseminate information.
Leads Eversource’s participation in FERC proceedings affecting electric transmission, including development of comments on proposed rule changes. Coordinate, align and prepare research, testimony and supporting exhibits as necessary to support Eversource’s policy positions. Manages preparation of responses to data requests. Work products must be able to withstand challenges from opposing parties.
Strategically coordinates with other regional organizations, such as ISO New England and other Transmission Owners, when joint filings are required
Advises other Eversource departments on details of emerging policy issues, including transmission planning, transmission interconnections, and transmission cost allocation.
Represents Eversource at regional and national forums.
Participates in regional studies such as Connecticut’s Integrated Resource Plan, Comprehensive Energy Strategy or other RFPs that require input from a Transmission perspective.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
Requires strong knowledge of regulatory, legislative, and industry trends in the energy sector and utility operations, including advances in technology and the resulting impact on the state and region.
Demonstrated ability in working across functional / organizational boundaries is desirable.
Strong communication skills.
Familiarity with concepts related to electric transmission and emerging utility technologies (e.g. distributed energy, grid modernization, storage, etc.) is highly desirable.
Requires knowledge and experience with ISO/RTO processes and FERC open access transmission tariffs.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Operations Management, Public Policy, Political Science, related degree or equivalent relevant experience
Experience:
Ten (10) to twelve (12) years of related experience in the electricity industry is required.
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The salary range for this position starts at $147,000 and the market rate is $164,000, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for a fill list of benefits.
Licenses & Certifications:
Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License 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.
Must be available for occasional travel outside of the service area (i.e. Washington, DC)
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#LI-BC1
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:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1EEO 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.
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.
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
Manager, Policy Transmission (Hybrid)
03/03/2025Locations: Hartford, Connecticut
This is a hybrid role with the first three months in the office.
Eversource is looking for a Manager, Policy Transmission located in Hartford, CT. In this role you will manage Eversource’s active engagement on transmission policy and regulatory matters, including proceedings at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and proceedings across three state jurisdictions (CT, MA, NH). Support advocacy of Eversource’s position with respect to new or revised rules, regulations, or laws affecting the Company’s transmission business, including transmission planning, cost allocation, and clean energy integration, including engaging with Eversource’s trade associations. Responsible for working directly and collaboratively with various internal stakeholders to provide insights and ensure alignment on key issues affecting Eversource’s transmission business.
Essential Functions:
Manages Eversource’s active and effective participation with trade associations and coalitions that advocate on transmission-related issues.
Oversees cross-functional analysis of proposals for changes to transmission tariffs, federal and state regulations and proposed legislation affecting Eversource. Develops proposed policy and works with internal stakeholders to reach consensus on strategy.
Ensures Eversource management is accurately informed, in a timely manner, on all relevant transmission policy regional and national issues through regular communication and integrated forums to disseminate information.
Leads Eversource’s participation in FERC proceedings affecting electric transmission, including development of comments on proposed rule changes. Coordinate, align and prepare research, testimony and supporting exhibits as necessary to support Eversource’s policy positions. Manages preparation of responses to data requests. Work products must be able to withstand challenges from opposing parties.
Strategically coordinates with other regional organizations, such as ISO New England and other Transmission Owners, when joint filings are required
Advises other Eversource departments on details of emerging policy issues, including transmission planning, transmission interconnections, and transmission cost allocation.
Represents Eversource at regional and national forums.
Participates in regional studies such as Connecticut’s Integrated Resource Plan, Comprehensive Energy Strategy or other RFPs that require input from a Transmission perspective.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
Requires strong knowledge of regulatory, legislative, and industry trends in the energy sector and utility operations, including advances in technology and the resulting impact on the state and region.
Demonstrated ability in working across functional / organizational boundaries is desirable.
Strong communication skills.
Familiarity with concepts related to electric transmission and emerging utility technologies (e.g. distributed energy, grid modernization, storage, etc.) is highly desirable.
Requires knowledge and experience with ISO/RTO processes and FERC open access transmission tariffs.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Operations Management, Public Policy, Political Science, related degree or equivalent relevant experience
Experience:
Ten (10) to twelve (12) years of related experience in the electricity industry is required.
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The salary range for this position starts at $147,000 and the market rate is $164,000, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for a fill list of benefits.
Licenses & Certifications:
Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License 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.
Must be available for occasional travel outside of the service area (i.e. Washington, DC)
#tranajd
#LI-BC1
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:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1EEO 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.
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.
