Manager - Distribution Engineering

United Illuminating; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Performance‑based bonuses

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and career路径

Job summary

The United Illuminating Company in Orange, CT is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on repair, replacement, maintenance, and new construction of electric distribution infrastructure. You will perform and teach power systems engineering analysis and promote safety, teamwork, and reliability.

You will guide design concepts, develop action plans, and present to governance for approvals, while collaborating across departments to meet customer and stakeholder needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in the power industry.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Able to train others and promote continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide technical guidance to the engineering team.
• Oversee design concepts, alternative solutions, and action plans for distribution power delivery.
• Set clear expectations aligned with corporate strategy for the engineering team.
• Evaluate team performance and hold engineers accountable.
• Promote cross-functional teamwork and adherence to safety, ethics, and performance.
• Develop goals and initiatives with Sr Manager for the engineering team.
• Identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational issues.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Project management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Continuous improvement

Training others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced engineering degree

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Location: Orange, CT

Reports to: Sr Mgr - Integrated Field Construction & Design

Work Type: Office

The salary range for this position is based on experience level ranging from $140,000 to $176,000 plus up to 16% bonus

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

Job Summary

The Engineering Manager will direct, monitor and evaluate the efforts of a team assigned to solve basic to complex problems pertaining to the repair, replacement, maintenance, and/or new construction of, the electric distribution infrastructure. The Manager shall be able to perform and teach others to perform basic to complex power systems engineering analysis, design, and calculations pertaining to the electric distribution system. The Engineering Manager will maintain a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions while promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and efficiency in a manner that promotes reliability and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and provide technical guidance to direct and monitor the performance of an engineering team.
• Review or oversee the Investigation, development, and presentation of design concepts, determination of alternate solutions, and the creation of action plans to resolve issues or to improve processes and services of the distribution power delivery system. This includes input into PPM and presentations to the Governance team for approvals.
• Set clear expectations for the individuals and team that align with the corporate strategic plan. The team will solve complex problems pertaining to the repair, replacement, maintenance or new construction of the electric distribution system.
• Evaluate the results produced by the individual/team and be accountable for the performance of the engineers and the team.
• Promote cross functional teamwork on assigned tasks and projects.
• Promote and follow the Company policies and procedures with regard to safety, ethics and performance.
• In coordination with the Sr. Manager, Distribution Engineering & Scheduling, develop the goals, strategies, and supporting initiatives for the engineering team.
• Identify and make recommendations to resolve technical, operational, and organizational issues within the Distribution Engineering department.
• Represent Distribution Engineering on assigned project teams.
• Direct, review, and evaluate the engineering work of engineers and outside engineering firms.
• Direct, follow, and adjust the processes, policies and standards related to the distribution system infrastructure to meet customer and stakeholder needs.
• Provide technical or functional expertise within the Distribution Engineering department and provide support as needed to Field Planning and other Company departments.
• Create and give presentations to corporate/regulatory/public entities with regard to projects and design concepts as needed.
• Follow the research and developments taking place in the power industry, through training and industry associations.
• Respond as needed to assist in storm restoration efforts.
• Respond to escalated issues involving customers, regulators or internal groups that involve the Distribution Engineers.
• For uncommon and complex issues that require specific engineering expertise will identify, procure and coordinate contractors to assist with resolving the issue.
• The listed 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
• Advanced engineering degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in the power industry
• Completion of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination
• Professional Engineer license is desired
• Demonstrated proficiency, knowledge and skills in Power System Engineering design Excellent communication skills
• Able to work with a cross-functional team to explain difficult issues, create action plans, recognize risks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to multi-task
• Conceptual thinking: able to Identify key aspects of complex situations and understand the big picture
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Strong desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to effectively train others

Company

THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at [e-mail]. Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power. 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

August-29-2026