Electrical Engineer

Iberdrola Group; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career progression

Job summary

Iberdrola Group in Orange, CT, seeks an Electrical Engineer to lead substation design across major capital projects, ensuring compliance with local and national standards. This on-site role reports to the Unit Manager and collaborates across project teams.

The candidate will perform detailed engineering, maintain drawings, specify equipment, and analyze power systems, bringing strong knowledge of regulatory environments and practical project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required; 3 years minimum relevant experience.
• Knowledge of substation design and construction within utility environments.
• Regulatory standards and compliance knowledge (local, state and federal).

Responsibilities

• Project detailed engineering, designs and calculations through all phases.
• Maintain and understand drawings (schematics, one-line diagrams).
• Develop and specify equipment; assemble project documents.
• Perform electrical analyses and design; contribute to alternative concepts.
• Ensure all engineering designs meet codes and company standards; collaborate across departments.
• Work independently with supervision as needed.

Skills

Substation design

One-line diagrams

Regulatory compliance

Engineering analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Eng

Job description

## Electrical EngineerApply: United States Of America, Connecticut, Orange: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 22, 2026 (29 days left to apply): R-33088Position Information:Job Title: Electrical EngineerLocation: Orange, CTSalary Range: $96,400 - $120,500Schedule: On Site - Office***Job Summary:*** The **Electrical Engineer** in projects organization will be responsible Substation designs across major capital projects, while also contributing to engineering standards and training initiatives. This role will oversee the engineering activities for the assigned project portfolio, ensuring all work complies with applicable regulations, adheres to company standards, and is executed with consistency and technical excellence. Position reports to the Unit Manager, but the position will work day-to-day in cross functional project team and support project needs as dictated by the Project Manager and Unit Manager. Experience with substation design and single one-line diagrams and knowledge of national and international standards, regulations, and compliance requirements associated with power system protection. ***Responsibilities:*** * Project detailed engineering, designs and calculations using standard methodology & principles including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, engineering design, construction, and closeout.* Maintain, & understand drawings (e.g. schematics, one-line diagrams, etc,).* Develop & specify equipment, assemble documents & other requirements for assignments of projects using depth & breadth of expertise in own discipline.* Perform electrical engineering analyses and design using established methods and principles. Contribute to alternate design concepts under guidance to resolve challenges or improve processes.* Assist in solving engineering challenges by analyzing potential solutions using standard procedures related to lines and power systems.* Ensure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards.* Ability to collaborate across departments.* Work independently although supervision might be required. ***Skills and Requirements:*** **Technical Skills/Competencies-*** Theoretical Engineering knowledge - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytic, modeling & Calculation, understanding the business model; Global View of the Business (Values cross-functional collaboration, understands importance of growing knowledge and developing relationships and links across the organization)* Practical engineering experience/application - Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g. field experience, standardization \"Perform economic analyses of engineering alternatives, develop business cases and defend in front of stakeholders.\")* Engineering documentation – Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation* Ability to review engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements* Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment – Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements* Substation Material Selection* Substation Electrical Specifications* Physical Substation Design* Project Scoping and Estimating* Equipment Specifications* Construction and Outage Sequencing* Industry Codes, Standards, and Regulations **Functional/job/business specific Competencies*** knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.* knowledge company, local, state, and national codes and standards.* Knowledge in Substations design is a must.* Knowledge of Construction for utility environments or large corporations. **General Skills / Competencies*** Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher unique technical and analytical problems,* Proven ability to effectively work in team, proven ability to manage design projects,* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts,* Emerging leadership skills with the ability to support change and contribute to adoption of new technologies.* Knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.* General contract, commercial and regulatory awareness with the ability to balance effective and efficient customer service and project delivery, ensuring maximum return on investment.* Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management.* Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levels* Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions* Awareness and understanding of key business drivers* Ability to devise solutions to both to common and complex problems/challenges. ***Education & Experience Required:*** * Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required* 3 years minimum relevant experience***Behavioral Competencies:*** * Develop self & others* Empower to grow* Collaborate and share* Be a role model* Focus to achieve results* Be agile **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****For more information, please visit:** **Benefits - Avangrid** #LI-Onsite; #LI-CH1