Electrical engineering director job description

The Director of Electrical Engineering directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for engineering of electrical aspects of our product line to ensure functionality, quality, cost and schedule by performing the following duties.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Works with various departments investigating material suitability, integrating new products, modifying existing designs, improving production techniques, and developing test procedures.

Advises management and resolves problems with new processes and technology which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.

Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
Assists with maintaining scheduling and budgeting for the assigned engineering projects.

Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.

Coordinates/Facilitates R & D activities from planning to implementation for engineering design and test, fabrication procedures, new material or technical developments, resolving problems such as strength, weight, and costs ensuring attainment of design objectives and standards.

Advises on design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.

Interfaces with others in the organization and customers to jointly determine customer needs and solutions.

Uses computer assisted engineering and design software to perform and develop engineering calculations on specific projects and provide state stamp when applicable.

Reviews product failure data and interprets analyses to establish or rule out material and process causes.

Other duties as assigned.

Endeavors to create a work environment that is enjoyable, engenders pride in the product and focus on the customer, and provides room for individual responsibilities and ideas.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, or six to ten years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensed Professional Engineer is required.

Working knowledge of the National Electric Code.

Benefits

Why work with us?

$2,500 Sign on Bonus

Competitive starting wage

Excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Paid vacation

8 Paid holidays

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Potential for annual bonus

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**About us**

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

**National Grid is hiring a Director, Future of Electric for our NY Transformation Office, located in Brooklyn, NY; Syracuse NY or Waltham, MA.**

**Job Purpose**

You will lead the activation of the company's Future of Electric strategy via developing strategic plans and roadmaps to ensure that the right processes, activities, and capabilities are pursued. You will work closely with Strategy & External Affairs teams generating corporate, regulatory, policy and external influence strategies and with teams across Customer, Electric Operations, etc. to solicit input and ensure alignment and execution against Future of Electric strategic plans/roadmaps.

**Key Accountabilities**

+ Develop holistic thought leadership for future of electric that integrates strategy, policy, strategy execution priorities and activities, and 'net zero' plan

+ Create roadmap(s) for strategy execution and drive alignment and accountability across teams responsible for execution (e.g., new initiatives, RD&D, and investment planning)

+ Develop and manage governance process for roadmap execution

+ Identify innovation opportunities to deliver future of electric strategy

+ Articulate holistic external view of future of electric transformation of National Grid New York

+ Lead industry engagement on 'future of electric' strategy activation

+ Set policy/regulatory priorities needed for strategy activation

**Qualifications**

+ Bachelors degree required; Master's or advanced degree preferred

+ 7+ years of relevant work experience

+ Demonstrated 'thought leadership' on decarbonization pathways, clean energy policies, demand-side management, electrification, and/or innovative regulatory frameworks

+ Experience with strategy development and/or execution and cross-functional influence and leadership (e.g., strategic planning, roadmap development)

+ Capability to think strategically and synthesize a coherent story

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

**More Information**

Salary

$151k - $178k a year, Syracuse

$181k - $213k a year, Brooklyn

$168k - $198k a year, Waltham

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

**National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.**

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1. Role and Scope of Position:

This position is responsible for the management and operation of the Eversource sub-transmission, network and distribution electric systems. This position is accountable for the overall management of the electric system security, dispatching and switching activities and coordinating all work performed on the Eversource electric systems. This position has overall responsibility for managing and restoring all electric system events with an emphasis on customer restoration.

This position reports to the VP of Electric System Operations. This position will drive continual improvements to our reliability performance and Eversource customer satisfaction.
Essential Functions:
Oversees monitoring of system conditions and loading, safety clearance support, event notification, and reporting and coordination of activities in support of the operations and restoration processes.Responsible for Eversource's Control Center IT applications such as OMS, SCADA along with other electric system IT business applications in collaboration with Eversource Information Services (NIS), and other stakeholders.Maintains contact with Federal and State officials to assure coordination of Eversource efforts with external emergency management organizations.Oversees the completion of PURA inquires and testimony related to Eversource Operations.Identifies, develops and implements best practices, processes and procedures to achieve efficient and effective electric system operations and dispatch.Manages communications with executives, customers, communities and other stakeholders regarding system conditions, restoration activities and other Company emergency conditions.Oversees retention and development of dispatch staff. Assesses the need for, and oversees implementation of, programs to ensure employees possess required technical and behavioral skills to support operating plans and department responsibilities. Leads, manages, selects, coaches and develops staff.Establishes and monitors goals, policies, plans, standards, performance objectives and budget for the System Operations process. Analyzes and recommends resource levels to plan, develop and implement policies and practices. Establishes operating and financial objectives and aligns organizational and corporate goals.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
Requires extensive knowledge of the design, operations and maintenance of substation and electric distribution infrastructure. Requires comprehensive knowledge of distribution system procedures, processes and operations, including SCADA and OMS systems.

Education:
Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related discipline. MS in Engineering or MBA preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of twelve (12) years managing or supervising groups engaged in distribution operations, with a minimum of five (5) years leading and managing electric system operations, switching and outage management.

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

Please submit a resume with your application.
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.

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Vaccination Information:

Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource's HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.
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.