Senior Advisor, Transmission Strategy and Regulatory Engagement

Job Description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Eversource is looking for a Senior Advisor, Transmission Strategy and Regulatory Engagement. Under minimal supervision, you will review analysis of proposed Eversource transmission investments to ensure proposed investments are well-supported, including considerations on tradeoffs between cost performance. Develop and submit data, reports, presentations, and compliance filings regarding Eversource transmission projects to ISO New England; regulators, and regional stakeholders with a particular focus on clear and concise communication. Serve as a transmission subject matter expert in state, regional, and federal forums. Represents Eversource at ISO New England and NEPOOL Committees.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in key regional transmission planning efforts and interprets the results of such studies for strategic insights and guidance.
• Reviews engineering studies and analysis of existing projects and project proposals. Interprets the results of such studies and analyses for strategic insights and guidance.
• Analyzes federal (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), regional (ISO New England), and state policy proposals for their impact on Eversource and our customers
• Develops recommended policy positions, work with internal stakeholders to reach consensus on strategy
• Develop analytical products, visualizations, research, and other advocacy materials to support policy recommendations and outreach
• Scrutinizes technical reports related to the operational and economic impact of clean energy resources on the electric transmission and distribution systems in New England.
• Represents Eversource on regional and national advisory committees (NEPOOL committees, trade associations, etc.)
• May serve as an expert witness in state regulatory proceedings
• Leads teams of internal stakeholders to reach consensus on strategy
• Supports outreach and advocacy to external stakeholders

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Demonstrates competency and proficiency in oral and written communications, particularly with non-technical audiences.
• Ability to interpret and analyze key regional transmission planning studies.
• Understanding of state and federal utility industry regulation
• Experience and understanding with ISO/RTO processes and rules, particularly with respect to transmission planning, interconnection, and/or operations
• Understanding of economic theory and wholesale electricity markets
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, ability to apply knowledge to solve problems and strong team building skills; must think strategically

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred, Engineering degrees
• Master’s degree in engineering preferred

Experience

• 5 to 8 years of related experience
• Experience testifying in state or federal regulatory proceedings helpful, but not required

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required

• Must be available for travel between MA/CT/NH on an approximately monthly basis

• Must be available for occasional travel outside of the service area (i.e. Washington, DC)

• 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.

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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:

• $129,450.00-$143,830.00

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 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

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.

About us

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Success Profile

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• Adaptable
• Detail Oriented
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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