Manager, Capital Projects, Engineering - Eversource

Role and Scope of Position:
The incumbent is responsible for the engineering and project management of major capital projects. Responsible for the coordination of all engineering activities related to assigned projects and for interfacing with all project stakeholders, including Engineering, Business Development, Asset Management, Stores, Substation Construction, Convex, Test Personnel, Contract Administration, Legal, Real Estate, Accounting etc. Identifies project scope, procures needed engineering resources, and manages the engineering work in a manner, which ensures compliance with safety, budget, and schedule requirements.

Essential Functions: 

• Organizes and manages Engineering resource supporting highly complex capital projects including, but not limited to, offshore wind, new substation additions, transformer and switchgear additions, underground cables, etc.
• Ensures that all designs follow Eversource Substation Standards, Utility Industry Standards, and are applied in a safe manner.
• Ensures development of accurate schedules and engineering resource projections.
• Represents the project to all Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies; ensures compliance with standards and regulations.
• Creates and approves the conceptual design package for the project (general arrangement, site development, anesthetic/environmental, safety) and approves all detail electrical engineering drawings.
• Provides expertise to all Electric Operating Companies for equipment/apparatus including, but not limited to, power transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, circuit switchers, HV UG lines, etc.
• Manages and tracks project engineering costs for Eversource to ensure compliance with financial requirements of the project.
• Provides overall engineering project direction and coordination of all disciplines from the start in Engineering through Construction until acceptance by the end users for Eversource projects and through the engineering phase for Eversource projects.
• Initiates corrective action as necessary on problems throughout the life of the Eversource project and through the engineering phase for Eversource projects.
• Ensures projects follow best practices and Eversource policies

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skills:  

• Excellent leadership, teambuilding, coaching, interpersonal and motivational skills. 
• Thorough knowledge of applicable engineering, work practices and procedures, and safety requirements. 
• Thorough knowledge of engineering and design contracts.
• Knowledge of the energy delivery power system. 
• The ability to schedule, plan, and manage complex projects. 
• Human resource management and the ability to utilize information technology and Eversource’s office automation systems.  

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.  Master’s Degree preferred

Experience:

• Ten (10) to twelve (12) years of experience consisting of a combination of electrical engineering and engineering project management experience.  Experience in Energy Delivery is preferred. 

Licenses & Certifications: 

• None

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Mental Aspects:

Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:

Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities

• Cascade and translate strategies into action plans.
• Communicate goals and priorities (company, department, team); ensure line of sight
• Drive accountability/monitor progress
•  Communicate, communicate, communicate

Build Trusting Relationships

• Role model honesty and integrity in all communication and actions
• Balance “getting results” with concern for individual needs
• Have honest dialogue with employees; get to know them
• Track commitments and follow-up

Manage and Develop People

• Create individual development plans with direct reports
• Set realistic performance objectives
• Give ongoing, honest feedback; coach for success
• Differentiate performance and provide rewards and recognition

Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration

• Surface and address competing goals
• Encourage cooperation/remove obstacles between functions
• Conduct teambuilding/development processes
• Encourage collaboration
• Guide team in translating organizational goals into day-to-day work

Create a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce

• Involve employees/seek input in decision making, on continuous improvement ideas and change
• Diversify staff, where possible, in hiring/promotions
• Seek opportunities to utilize diverse suppliers

Lead Change

• Exhibit a “can-do” attitude to successfully develop and implement changes in strategy, priorities and work processes
• Respond positively to new demands or circumstances
• Act optimistically to influence others to embrace change

Focus on the Customer

• Ensure that we have processes in place to deliver on our customer promise and provide superior customer service
• Be a role model for the business on delivering superior customer service

Approved By: _S. Rakebrand_________________Date:_October 25, 2019_______________________________

(Compensation)

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.