ENGINEERING TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAM MGR

JOB TITLE: ENGINEERING TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAM MANAGER

LOCATION: HAMPDEN

REPORTS TO: MANAGER, SYS OPS, PST & ENGINEERING

POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT, NON-BARGAINING UNIT

Be a part of the team that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine.

Versant Power is building on our 100-year history of delivering efficient, safe and reliable electricity service to customers in northern and eastern Maine. We never lose sight of safety, quality, integrity and innovation.

We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day to deliver something more powerful than power alone.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Engineering Technical Training Program Manager is responsible for the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of technical training programs across all electric utility engineering disciplines. This position blends electrical engineering expertise with instructional leadership to support Engineering staff, System Operations, SCADA, Substation Engineering, Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Engineering, Protection & Control (P&C) Engineering, Communications Engineering, and Electrical Study Engineering.

The Engineering Technical Training Program Manager ensures employees possess the technical knowledge, practical skills, and regulatory awareness required to safely design, operate, maintain, and analyze electric utility systems. This role serves as a centralized technical training resource while working closely with Line Operations, AMI Operations, Safety, Asset Management, and Engineering leadership.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and deliver technical training programs tailored to electric utility engineering disciplines
• Provide classroom instruction, workshops, and applied learning sessions for engineers, technicians, and operations staff
• Develop and maintain competency-based training materials, assessments, standards, and re training
• Ensure training aligns with company standards, engineering best practices, and regulatory requirements
• Discipline-Specific Engineering Support

SCADA & System Operations:

• Train engineers and technical staff on SCADA systems, telemetry, communications, control logic, and human-machine interfaces
• Support understanding of one-line diagrams, control schematics, RTUs, PLCs, and IEC/DNP communication protocols
• Coordinate training aligned with System Operations procedures and real-time operational requirements

Transmission & Distribution Line Engineering:

• Develop training covering:
• Overhead and underground line design principles
• Structure loading, clearances, conductor selection, and construction standards
• NESC requirements and utility-specific design criteria
• Support alignment between engineering design, construction, and maintenance practices

Electrical Asset Engineering:

• Provide training on asset lifecycle management, including:
• Equipment specification, application, and standardization
• Inspection practices, condition assessment, and failure analysis
• Maintenance strategies, replacement planning, and asset risk management
• Support understanding of substation, distribution, protection, automation, and field equipment assets

Electrical Study Engineering:

• Develop training supporting foundational and applied power system studies, including:
• Use of CYME, GIS, and related modeling tools
• Load flow and voltage analysis
• Short-circuit, arc-flash, and coordination studies
• Protection concepts and system reliability impacts
• Assist engineers in interpreting study results and applying findings to planning, operations, and design decisions

Protection & Control (P&C) Engineering:

• Develop and deliver training supporting protection and control standards, philosophies, and applications
• Train engineers on relay concepts, protection schemes, settings development, testing principles, and documentation
• Support alignment between protection design, system studies, and field implementation

Communications Engineering:

• Develop training supporting utility communications systems, including:

1. Fiber optic networks
2. Microwave systems
3. ICON, SCADA, and operational communications networks

• Ensure training aligns communications engineering with SCADA, protection, and system operations needs

Substation Engineering:

• Develop and maintain training and standards related to substation engineering and construction, including:

1. Control house design and layouts
2. Ground grid design and grounding principles
3. Fence construction, physical security, and environmental containment systems

• Support consistent application of substation standards across engineering and construction activities

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Alignment:

• Ensure all engineering training incorporates safe work practices, job hazard awareness, and human performance principles
• Instruct and reinforce compliance with OSHA, NESC, NERC, FERC, ISO-NE, IEEE, and company standards
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses to identify training gaps and corrective actions
• Maintain accurate training records and compliance documentation
• Partner with Engineering Managers, System Operations, PST Supervisors, Line Operations, Asset Management, AMI Operations, and Safety to identify training needs
• Support onboarding, qualification, and professional development of new and existing engineers and technical staff
• Assist with cross-department training involving Line Field Operations, PST, System Operations, and Engineering groups
• Participate in peer teams, CBT teams, and continuous improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Maine driver's license
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or required
• 3 years Utility engineering experience in one or more disciplines (SCADA, T&D Line, Asset Engineering, P&C, Communications, or Electrical Studies) required
• 3 Experience in technical training, mentoring, or instructional development preferred
• Supervisory or technical lead experience preferred

DESIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong understanding of electric utility systems and engineering practices
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, system models, protection diagrams, and schematics
• Knowledge of applicable safety, engineering, and regulatory standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to learn engineering, modeling, and learning management software

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into practical, understandable training
• Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple training initiatives
• Effective collaborator across engineering, operations, and field organizations

NOTES:

• Position is primarily sedentary. Some walking, standing and driving required.
• Position requires strong oral and written communication skills.
• Position requires strong interpersonal skills.
• Position requires visual and mental concentration.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including support during major system restoration events

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Non-Bargaining Unit, Regular and Term employees who have at least six (6) months satisfactory job performance and attendance records in their current job are eligible to apply for posted openings.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Versant Power is a tobacco-free, drug-free and fragrance-free workplace.

Versant Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted: 10/01/2026