Principal Engineer, Asset Management (Hybrid) at Eversource Energy

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Energy, Utilities, Electric PowerIndustries

Requirements

Experienced and strategic background in electrical asset management engineering
Ability to work hybrid schedule (at least three days in office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, up to five days if needed)
No need for immigration sponsorship (must be authorized to work without company involvement)
Technical leadership in asset health evaluation, project prioritization, modeling, and lifecycle investment strategies
Expertise in data analysis (condition assessments, inspections, outages, performance metrics)
Knowledge of probabilistic and consequence modeling for risk assessment
Familiarity with asset management best practices and standards (e.g., ISO 55000, NERC, FERC, ISO-NE)
Proficiency in modern asset management technologies (e.g., APM, machine learning)

Responsibilities

Lead development and implementation of comprehensive asset management plans for electrical infrastructure (substations, transformers, circuit breakers, protection systems, overhead/underground transmission lines)
Analyze condition assessment data, inspection reports, outage records, and performance metrics to assess asset health and prioritize capital/O&M investments
Oversee development and prioritization of the Transmission capital budget
Develop and maintain asset lifecycle models for long-term and replacement planning
Develop probabilistic/consequence modeling to evaluate asset risk, recommend mitigation strategies, and integrate risk-based decision-making into capital planning
Collaborate with engineering, project management, operations, finance, regulatory, and planning teams to align asset decisions with business objectives and regulations
Provide technical documentation and justifications for regulatory filings and rate cases
Support adoption of asset management technologies including APM and machine learning
Mentor junior engineers and serve as technical SME for asset management practices
Identify, initiate, and prioritize projects for one-year and five-year Capital Budget Plans
Work with Engineering, Project Management, and Cost Estimating to develop detailed project scope, cost, and schedule
Lead interdisciplinary project teams to select best solutions, document alternatives analysis, and present project approval justifications

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Asset ManagementElectrical EngineeringTransmission SystemsAsset Health ModelingProject PrioritizationLifecycle InvestmentReliability AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceInfrastructure PlanningStrategic Planning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this position?

This is a hybrid role requiring 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. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed, and eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work, and team dynamics.

What are the essential functions of this Principal Engineer role?

Key functions include leading asset strategy development for electrical infrastructure, analyzing data for decision-making, overseeing capital budget planning, developing asset lifecycle models, conducting risk assessments, and providing cross-functional leadership.

What experience is needed for this Principal Engineer position?

The role seeks an experienced and strategic Principal Electrical Asset Management Engineer with expertise in driving asset management goals for the electric transmission system (69kV and above), including technical leadership in asset health modeling, investment strategies, and risk-based planning.

Is immigration sponsorship available for this role?

No, Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position, and applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future should not apply.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.