Manager, Economic Analysis and Transmission Strategy (Hybrid Schedule)

Essential Functions

Responsible for economic capacity expansion, production cost, and probabilistic modeling analyses of the New England system. Oversees engineers and consultants who may be retained to perform technical analysis

Responsible for development of analytical products, visualizations, research, and other advocacy materials to support policy recommendations and outreach

Provides subject matter expertise and oversight of cross-functional analyses including engineering power flow, economic capacity expansion, production cost, and probabilistic modeling analyses of the New England system. Oversees engineers, analysts, and consultants who may be retained to perform technical analysis

Support bid development including drafting applications for local, regional, or national funding opportunities

Regular cross-functional engagement with senior management

Significant interaction with project partners and other third parties and creative problem-solving skills

Manages, coaches, develops, and reviews performance of engineers, analysts and other staff

Research and analyze relevant policies and studies that impact and influence the growth of Eversource’s transmission business and modeling assumptions

Support other groups within Eversource by providing data, simulation outputs, or relevant knowledge from the transmission business

Responsible for subject matter expertise to state procurement evaluation team on transmission network and interconnection-related issues

Responsible for scrutiny of technical reports related to the operational and economic impact of clean energy resources on the electric transmission and distribution systems in New England

May serve as an expert witness in state regulatory proceedings

Technical Knowledge / Skill / Education / Licenses / Certifications :

Experience with electric production cost modeling tools such as PLEXOS, Gridview, PROMOD, or any software with similar functionality and purpose

Knowledge of power system analysis software such as PSS / E, TARA, Powerworld, ASPEN Oneliner, etc.

Knowledge of major ongoing clean energy policy activities that impact Eversource’s transmission business such as Connecticut and Massachusetts state-mandated clean energy procurements, FERC interconnection and transmission planning reforms, etc.

Requires strong knowledge of regulatory, legislative, and industry trends in the energy sector and utility operations, including advances in technology and the resulting impact on the state and region

Demonstrated ability in working across functional / organizational boundaries is desirable

Strong communication skills

Familiarity with concepts related to electric transmission and emerging utility technologies (e.g., distributed energy, grid modernization, storage, etc.) is highly desirable

Requires knowledge and experience with ISO / RTO processes and FERC open access transmission tariffs

Work includes calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Operations Management, Public Policy, Political Science, related degree or equivalent relevant experience

Ten (10) to twelve (12) years of related experience in the electricity industry is required

Motor vehicle 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

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

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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 :

$149,250.00-$165,830.00

Worker Type : Regular

Number of Openings : 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.