Specialist, Project Engagement (Hybrid Schedule)

09/02/2025

Locations: South Hooksett, New Hampshire

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Eversource will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

Eversource is looking for a Specialist, Project Engagement to support Transmission located in Hooksett, NH. Be on the front lines of major construction and other field activities affecting the Company’s electric infrastructure, conducting stakeholder outreach and impact mitigation in support of Eversource upgrading and maintaining its bulk electric system.  This role includes work both in the office and in the field – out speaking with the public, meeting with affected stakeholders and resolving issues to keep construction moving forward. 

The Project Services team at Eversource is committed to supporting company efforts to: make the electric system more reliable and resilient to storms and other hazards; enable the integration of expanding amounts of clean energy and renewable generation; and maintain assets to ensure public safety and continuous electric service. This role will be responsible for engaging directly with all local stakeholders, including property owners, neighbors and other affected or interested parties in support of these efforts and other grid investment projects. The role includes participating in the development of Project impact analyses, and creation and implementation of Project Outreach plans in support of multiple electric system and other projects as assigned. 

This role will be an integral part of a team-based, matrixed organization, working with Project Team members, subject matter experts (SMEs), and other Eversource departments, to identify stakeholder concerns for resolution by project teams and to recommend and implement Project impact mitigation and remediation solutions throughout the Project lifecycle. Responsible for maintaining accurate records of stakeholder engagements and commitments.  Project support may be required in any of the three states in Eversource’s footprint, but primary responsibilities for this position reside in New Hampshire.

Essential Functions: 

• Provides field support throughout the project lifecycle by conducting focus reviews, door-to-door outreach, property owner field meetings, attending project construction meetings, interacting with the construction representatives and contractors, and actively managing project commitments to completion, among other tasks.

• Participates in field reviews/walkdowns to assess Project impacts to aide in development of outreach strategy and assess required level of outreach support.

• Provides daily updates to the Project Team members and contractors as appropriate. Summarize any escalated issues daily and/or in real time, as appropriate.

• Provides input into weekly reports, as requested.

• Develops and maintains a record of commitments to stakeholders for each Project assigned, in order to track the Company’s commitments to stakeholders. Work with Project Team to develop strategies to complete the commitments and track progress to achieve construction goals.

• Assists supervisor in identifying potential impacts at each Project lifecycle stage (planning, siting & permitting, construction and restoration)

• Assists in preparing project communication materials such as project overview presentations, notification letters and mailings, door hanger materials, and website updates. Works with Company subject matter experts, as needed, to communicate technical information externally and to report internally to support project development activities.

• Participates in the development of logistics associated with hosting and/or leading or attending public meetings, hearings and related processes as required.

Qualifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Extensive field time may be required (up to 100%) based on project workload.  The essential function is the ability to work independently, to engage respectfully with stakeholders, document field meetings and work remotely while remaining in the field.

• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of personalities and people, including customers, municipal officials, business organizations, environmental groups, and community-based organizations.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Must have the ability to conduct field meetings with professionalism and respect.

• Ability to stay organized and focused while supporting field outreach efforts for multiple projects across our region simultaneously.

• Ability to provide insight and perform detail-based analysis of technical subject matters.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to establish priorities, anticipate problems, and influence outcomes.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks appropriately.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint required. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Political Science, related discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education in a relevant field.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years working with utilities or in the energy industry preferred, this is to include 1 to 3 years of experience interacting with the public, required.

• Bilingual candidates preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Must have a valid drivers license.

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 able to support stakeholder/property owner meetings, door-to-door outreach or provide field presence during construction outside of normal working hours dependent on stakeholder availability or construction needs (on a case-by-case basis). Extensive field time may be required (up to 100%) based on project workload.

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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:

$95,340.00-$105,930.00

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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