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We have an exciting role to join our Distribution Engineering Team. This leadership role will direct, coordinate, and supervise the daily activities of field engineering designers in assigning work, prioritizing assignments, addressing customer requests (new service/reliability) and creating detailed construction designs for large distribution construction projects, State highway relocation work, third party make ready and other special projects. The Supervisor is responsible for reviewing and approving work for internal/external customer requests, maintenance, annual and project work. Accountable for direct supervision, coaching, mentoring, safety leadership and technical guidance to assigned staff in support of producing high quality, timely and cost-effective solutions to technical and business objectives and provides customers with safe, reliable, competitively priced and environmentally sound electric service. The supervisor is responsible for the design decisions of their team and will peer check their work as appropriate. Will participate on the project/budget review committee and meetings as required. Individual must have strong communication skills and a strong focus on customer satisfaction for both internal and external customers. Leads and/or participates in cross-functional teams that address tri-state initiatives and technical process improvements. The role can be based in Newtown, Stamford, Norwalk, Torrington, or Waterbury CT.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, direct and/or assist with organizing and prioritizing work group activities, assigning and/or scheduling work duties to meet required completion dates
Work with other departments on cross-functional technical and business teams, working groups or committees to achieve goals and objectives of the department and company
Responsible for successful completion of field engineering work (i.e., customer related work, maintenance work, and project work) including preparation of estimates, business policy applications, planning and design, customer contact, and allocation and control of resources
Responsible for the development of cost effective preliminary and detailed engineering designs and the preparation of work orders and estimates for distribution service/construction projects
Responsible for coaching, directing and providing technical support related to service/project installations, system priorities, engineering guidelines and operating decisions during normal and emergency situations
Responsible for designs that can be safely constructed and operated, for ensuring that safe and environmentally responsible work practices are followed and empowering teams to take responsibility for themselves, customers and assets
Collaborate with other Engineers within Engineering to ensure consistency and teamwork
Maintains awareness of customer requirements and customer satisfaction
ensuring that plans are designed and implemented on time to the customer and built to company specifications and standards
Analyzes workload to ensure availability of resources to facilitate completion of engineering priorities, assignments and projects
this includes proper coordination of work activities with other departments, outside contractors, customers etc
Able to work on cross-functional teams to resolve local and system wide issues
Responsible for assisting with evaluation and development of new technology, equipment, systems, tools, standards and procedures
Continuously looks to identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes
Supports regulatory commitments involving local towns, state and federal regulatory agencies in accordance with current Eversource policies
Responds to requests for engineering / technical assistance on Power Quality, Root Cause Analysis, Financial Planning, Project Management/Development and other departments
Responsible for the safety of engineering staff, contractors and members of the public in relation to any project under his/her direction
Provides coaching, feedback, development and training of field engineering staff, encourages continuous improvement of performance through teamwork
Assesses training needs and helps develop training programs and monitors their effectiveness
Has a clear understanding of the Company’s policies and tariff
Responsible for team performance and employee reviews
Select, train, coach, and develop direct reports to build self-motivated and effective teams
Responsible for coordinating Damage Assessment, System Modeling or other assignments as required in support of storm events
Requirements:
Ability to effectively deal with people at all levels, both internal and external to the company
Effective communication skills with strengths in employee relations focusing on a team environment
Has demonstrated through experience, very high standards of professional and technical competence, and to have a complete and thorough knowledge of technical skills
Thorough knowledge of Eversource distribution standards, policies, regulations, engineering specifications, applicable codes, union contracts, Information and Requirements book, procedures and practices
Provides supervision within the provisions of the agreement between the Company and the local bargaining unit(s)
Thorough knowledge of Company software and computer navigation skills
Applies knowledge and skill to solve problems and respond promptly, appropriately and constructively to employees
A thorough knowledge of Company organization, distribution standards, policies, practices and procedures is required
Proficient in computer software skills, such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point
A thorough knowledge of company software such as Maximo, Outage Management System (OMS), Outage Management Assessment (OMA), Workday, Workforce, Power Plan, Power Bi, Etc. is required
Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code and National Electrical Code
Comprehensive knowledge of department programs, policies, procedures and business plans
Sound judgment, technical insight, and strong initiative to direct others on resolution of complex issues
Strong verbal and written communication and influencing skills
Customer driven
Displays initiative
Accepts responsibility
Holds others accountable
Participates in and facilitates team effectiveness
Assumes the role of team leader
Thinks and acts analytically
Makes sound decisions to support the mission
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related technical experience required
Minimum of 5 years of related technical experience is required
Demonstrated leadership skills by achieving positive results under non-ideal circumstances
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry codes and standards related to the electric utility industry
Valid driver's license
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
Nice to have:
Knowledge of data analytics and AI related tools is preferred
Previous experience in electric distribution is preferred
Previous experience in a supervisory role is also preferred
A Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university accredited by ABET preferred