Associate Engineer - Protection & Control

Iberdrola; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

12% performance bonus

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The United Illuminating Company in Orange, CT is seeking an Associate Engineer – Protection & Control for an entry-level role. You will gain exposure to utility system operation and engineering areas, with work performed under close supervision and using established procedures.

Responsibilities include routine analyses, preparing drawings, assembling equipment specs, and applying design standards and codes. This is a starting path with growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• BSEE required; 0-2 years of industry experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of planning, operations and design.
• Ability to document and interpret engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic engineering analyses using established procedures.
• Develop and understand drawings and one-line diagrams.
• Specify equipment and prepare supporting documentation.
• Apply design standards and industry codes to assignments.
• Communicate with internal/external customers with guidance.

Skills

Power System Studies

Power System Analytics

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

BSEE

Tools

ASPEN

Job description

Job Title: Associate Engineer – Protection & Control

Location: Orange, CT

Work type: Office (on-site)

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $79,680 to $99,500.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses 12%
• 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways

Job Summary

This is an entry level Engineering position that provides an overall understanding of a utility system operation and in particular engineering areas. The Engineer uses existing procedures and processes to solve routine or standard problems. Work is under relatively close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, basic engineering analyses, designs and calculations using existing procedures and processes to solve routine or standard problems while applying limited judgment and discretion.
• Identifies solutions to straightforward requests.
• Develop basic engineering knowledge.
• Prepare, maintain, and understand drawings (e.g. schematics, one-line diagrams).
• Develop and specify equipment, assemble documents and other requirements for basic assignments.
• Develop competencies with departmental design standards, applicable engineering codes, design criteria and guidelines, applicable industry codes, and CNG/SCG policies and processes.
• Develops team effectiveness skills within own work team.
• Communicates information and responds to standard internal/external customer requests with assistance from others.
• Review standard internal/external customer requests.
• Works to specify and design systems to address basic situations.
• Apply design standards, industry codes, design criteria, guidelines and company polices/procedures to basic assignments.
• Works within technical guidelines and direction provided by others to meet deadlines.
• Contribute to projects or process teams.
• Develops an awareness of costs related to own work and understands the company's business management practices.
• May contribute to project or process teams.
• Perform basic equipment selection research and recommendations with supportive documentation.
• Individual should have a basic knowledge of engineering theories, practices and procedures.
• Able to communicate information, ask questions and check for understanding.
• Able to work in a team environment and learn key business processes.
• Note: The above Key Responsibilities/Duties are not intended to be all inclusive. Employees in this position may be required to perform other related aspects of the job not listed above or listed under.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience Required: BSEE required and 0-2 years of industry related experience.

Technical Skills/Competencies

Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g. sym. Components, per unit, etc. Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders). Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review and approve engineering work done by others.

Functional Job Specific Competencies Power System Studies - Knowledge & Interpretation of Study Assumptions and Results: (e.g. Power Flow, Stability, Short Circuit, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc).

Software Proficiency - Power System Analytics: (e.g. ASPEN).

Behavioral Competencies

Develop self & others Empower to grow Collaborate and share Be a role model Focus to achieve results Be agile #LI-NB1 #LI-office

Company: THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY

Mobility Information

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Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

Job Posting End Date: November-30-2026

We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. We supply energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries and develops its renewable, network and commercial activities in Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil and Australia and maintains markets such as Japan and Poland, among others, as growth platforms.