Associate Engineer

Iberdrola•Orange, CT

4d•$80,000 - $99,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Engineer will review, analyze, and coordinate basic planned construction projects, maintenance requirements, and responses to disturbances involving the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) system. The role participates in approving planned outages and clearance requests and coordinates work with other UI departments and outside system operators, such as ISO and CONVEX. Work is performed under the guidance of more experienced engineers, and the incumbent must be available for on-call duties as necessary. The engineer will support distribution design and operations while developing knowledge of related business practices and procedures. The position works across functions and may represent Operate Electric System (OES) on project teams, task forces, and studies. The listed duties are not exhaustive; the employee may be assigned other related work. Employees are responsible for their own safety and health and that of their fellow employees. The position is based at 100 Marsh Hill Road in Orange, Connecticut, and is listed as in-office. The salary range is $80,000–$99,000, based on experience. The company offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, performance-based bonuses, a 12% 401(k) match, health, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, and professional development and career advancement pathways.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
0–2 years of experience performing engineering.
Initial-level theoretical engineering knowledge in planning, operations, engineering design, analysis, modeling, calculations, and understanding the business model.
Initial-level practical engineering experience or application in planning, operations, engineering design, and construction.
Ability to document and interpret engineering documentation.
Ability to review and approve engineering work performed by others for compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements.
Initial-level knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory standards and requirements.
Ability to work in a cross-functional team.
Availability for on-call duties as necessary.

Responsibilities

Perform basic system analyses, designs, and calculations using standard methodologies, principles, and other viable approaches.
Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve problems or improve processes and services.
Solve basic system operating problems, including issues involving outages, system disturbances, power quality, load-flow studies, and maintenance recommendations.
Prepare, maintain, and interpret drawings such as schematics and one-line diagrams; develop and specify equipment and assemble documents and requirements for basic assignments.
Represent Operate Electric System (OES) on assigned project teams, projects, task forces, and studies.
Interpret customer and stakeholder needs and make recommendations.
Explain basic issues and work to establish consensus.
Work under guidance to address standard and non-standard system operating situations.
Apply design standards, industry codes, design criteria, guidelines, and UI policies and procedures, including those related to planned outages, clearance requests, and system restoration.
Interpret processes and standards related to OES and recommend solutions and best practices for standard and non-standard situations.
Develop business cases and manage small projects, processes, initiatives, or teams in accordance with applicable UI guidelines.
Coordinate phases of OES work for assigned portions of projects or programs, such as clearance requests.
Plan, schedule, monitor, and control budgets or estimates for assigned tasks and projects.
Shadow experienced engineers to develop knowledge and skills in distribution design, operations, business practices, and procedures, including design criteria, standards, and NESC.
Work as part of a cross-functional team.
Be available for on-call duties as necessary.
Accept responsibility for personal safety and health and for the safety and health of fellow employees.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
In the event of a system emergency, work outside the regular schedule or job duties if assigned a system emergency role.