Specialist, Siting (Hybrid)
03/19/2025Locations Westwood, Massachusetts
Job Description
Specialist, Siting (Hybrid)
03/19/2025Locations: Westwood, Massachusetts
This is a hybrid role with the first three months in the office.
Eversource is looking for a Specialist, Siting located in Westwood, MA. This role is responsible for managing the Siting process through development and construction of a project. Activities include: leading and coordinating timely regulatory filings which include, applications, petitions, sub-petitions, or other similar filings specific to state siting, municipal zoning, state departments of transportation, state and private railroads and other related state agencies, ensuring consistency with the regulatory requirements and managing the process for securing these approvals. Provide oversight as to compliance with conditions of approval. Perform siting needs assessment for Connecticut, Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire projects with input from Project Managers and Project Leads.
Essential Functions:
Performs siting needs assessments with input from Project Managers/Project Leads
Leads the preparation of formal applications, petitions, sub-petitions or other similar filings specific to state siting, municipal zoning, state departments of transportation, state and private railroads and other related state agencies for siting new or, upgrading existing, transmission and substation facilities.
Manages associated inputs, testimony, data request responses by technical disciplines.
Supports the compliance assurance process regarding Project adherence to conditions of siting approvals and/or permits.
Maintains proficiency with applicable siting procedures, regulations and orders to ensure consistency and incorporate evolving direction from submittal to submittal.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with agency staffs.
Supports preparations, evaluations, recommendations and comments for proposed changes in regulatory and permitting policies or for generic proceedings.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
Understanding of electric transmission desired
Understanding of siting or similar regulatory process preferred
Understanding of applicable Federal and state energy regulation
Strong strategic and business acumen
Strong written and oral communication and influence skills
Ability to organize and manage cross functional teams including engineers, attorneys, real estate and environmental professionals and outreach/communications personnel
Ability to analyze information, determine facts and make decisions and recommendations in a timely and cost-effective manner
Ability to undertake, with only general supervision, multiple and divergent projects and achieve their successful completion
Ability to interact effectively with customers and outside stakeholders
Proficient in the use of information technology and office automation systems
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree: Degree in Environmental, Engineering or Land Planning or related disciplines or equivalent experience.
Experience:
Three (3) to five (5) year’s utility or related industry experience is required. Regulatory and/or legal experience is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $90,530 - $100,590 plus incentive. Salary is commiserate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our 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.
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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 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.
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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.
About us
We are Eversource
Electric Operations is committed to providing safe and reliable electric service to Eversource customers. The organization is comprised of the following 5 major groups., Electric Field Operations, Emergency Preparedness, Planning and Scheduling, and Substation Operations and Field Engineering and Communications.
Transmission at Eversource
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.
Job Description
Specialist, Siting (Hybrid)
03/19/2025Locations: Westwood, Massachusetts
This is a hybrid role with the first three months in the office.
Eversource is looking for a Specialist, Siting located in Westwood, MA. This role is responsible for managing the Siting process through development and construction of a project. Activities include: leading and coordinating timely regulatory filings which include, applications, petitions, sub-petitions, or other similar filings specific to state siting, municipal zoning, state departments of transportation, state and private railroads and other related state agencies, ensuring consistency with the regulatory requirements and managing the process for securing these approvals. Provide oversight as to compliance with conditions of approval. Perform siting needs assessment for Connecticut, Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire projects with input from Project Managers and Project Leads.
Essential Functions:
Performs siting needs assessments with input from Project Managers/Project Leads
Leads the preparation of formal applications, petitions, sub-petitions or other similar filings specific to state siting, municipal zoning, state departments of transportation, state and private railroads and other related state agencies for siting new or, upgrading existing, transmission and substation facilities.
Manages associated inputs, testimony, data request responses by technical disciplines.
Supports the compliance assurance process regarding Project adherence to conditions of siting approvals and/or permits.
Maintains proficiency with applicable siting procedures, regulations and orders to ensure consistency and incorporate evolving direction from submittal to submittal.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with agency staffs.
Supports preparations, evaluations, recommendations and comments for proposed changes in regulatory and permitting policies or for generic proceedings.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
Understanding of electric transmission desired
Understanding of siting or similar regulatory process preferred
Understanding of applicable Federal and state energy regulation
Strong strategic and business acumen
Strong written and oral communication and influence skills
Ability to organize and manage cross functional teams including engineers, attorneys, real estate and environmental professionals and outreach/communications personnel
Ability to analyze information, determine facts and make decisions and recommendations in a timely and cost-effective manner
Ability to undertake, with only general supervision, multiple and divergent projects and achieve their successful completion
Ability to interact effectively with customers and outside stakeholders
Proficient in the use of information technology and office automation systems
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree: Degree in Environmental, Engineering or Land Planning or related disciplines or equivalent experience.
Experience:
Three (3) to five (5) year’s utility or related industry experience is required. Regulatory and/or legal experience is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position is $90,530 - $100,590 plus incentive. Salary is commiserate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our 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.
#tranajd
#LI-BC1
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.
