Associate Electric Engineer - Design

Unitil; Exeter (NH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salaries

Educational assistance

Job summary

Unitil in Exeter, New Hampshire is seeking an engineer to perform analysis, planning, and design for power delivery systems. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related engineering fields and offers a hybrid work potential post-training.

The engineer will focus on ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in electric power systems while maintaining documentation and providing technical support. A comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and educational assistance is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 0 - 2 years of experience in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify and implement electric power system additions and modifications.
• Maintain documentation and process data requests.
• Expand understanding of power delivery system theory and industry standards.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience

Job description

*Potential for hybrid work after training has been complete. The manager will discuss this at time of interview.

Our Company

More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life.

Unitil’s work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected. Unitil is an investor‑owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably.

Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees.

Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package.

Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer‑driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company‑paid holidays, a robust, highly competitive retirement plan, and educational assistance.

*Note: Benefit offerings may differ between union and non‑union employee groups

Position Purpose

Perform analysis, planning and design functions requiring the application of standard engineering techniques, principals and criteria to the development, implementation and modification of the Company’s power delivery systems while insuring that operation is optimized with respect to safety, reliability, economy and efficiency.

Principal Accountabilities

• 70% Design, specify and implement electric power system additions and modifications utilizing appropriate engineering techniques, principles and criteria, and best industry practices.
• 15% Maintain documentation; process data requests; provide technical assistance and training; provide the highest level of service to internal and external customers, stakeholders, etc.
• 15% Expand understanding of power delivery system theory, industry standards and utility practices. Develop proficiency with engineering tools, applications and processes, and other technical and business systems and procedures in areas of assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 0 - 2 Years Experience
• Strong analytical ability and computer skills.

Unitil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Last Updated: 06/04/2026