Job Description

Project Director, Electric Transmission

03/28/2025

Locations: Hartford, Connecticut; Westwood, Massachusetts; South Hooksett, New Hampshire

Role and Scope of Position:
To lead and have total responsibility for the development, justification, and successful execution of strategic, critical and major transmission projects of specific strategic, competitive and/or regulatory importance.

Essential Functions:

Overall responsibility to complete strategic, critical and complex projects on schedule, within budget, schedule and scope
Prepare project specific plans including progression milestones and deliverables.
Participate in the development and execution of Eversource’s mission, goals, and objectives
Secure project funding and support including siting, permitting, regulatory approvals and customer / community commitments
Identify emerging issues and recommend appropriate actions/projects that produce shareholder value and meet internal and external customer needs
Lead, develop and motivate and monitor a staff capable of dealing with business and technical issues to achieve high value results that support the project strategies and goals; includes employees, contractors and potential external key stakeholders
Develop and implement cogent project monitoring and reporting systems
Provide post-project follow-up to ensure original anticipated values are achieved
Provide post-project review to identify and recommend additional enhancements
Direct and/or participate in the development and processing of various permit requirements
Direct and/or participate in various project support communication and public relation initiatives
Develop business strategies and initiatives to leverage ancillary value of project assets

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

Must have a proven track record as a program and/or project manager, particularly leading cross-functional teams on complex projects with high visibility.
Ability to relate projects and programs to business strategy.
Must be knowledgeable in the use of project management tools, and techniques, such as risk management.
Must be able to coach individuals, direct project engineers and/or lead teams.
Must possess excellent writing and verbal skills with the ability to create and deliver effective project reports and presentations.
Must communicate well at all levels of the organization, including senior management, regulatory and community officials

Education:

B.S. in Finance, Business Management, Economics, or Engineering
Post-graduate coursework preferred, such as, Master’s Certificate in Project Management, MBA, AMA Executive Course, or organizational development

Experience:

Minimum of 12 years of Project Level experience

Licenses & Certifications:

PMP certification or PE license preferred

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: $175,210 - $194,680/year.

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Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

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 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

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 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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