Electric Engineer - Distribution - Unitil Service Corporation : Job Details

Associate Electric Engineer Distribution to Senior Electric Engineer Distribution

*Note: Salary and grade level to be commensurate with experience

*Potential for hybrid work after training has been complete

Our Company

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

Our 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

Provide quality engineering services to internal and external clients and insure that the operation of the power delivery system is optimized with respect to safety, reliability, economy and efficiency through the planning, design and implementation of distribution facilities to serve new and existing customers.

Principal Accountabilities

Time %

End Results

20%

Plan and conduct work of considerable diversity and complexity requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation of techniques, procedures, and criteria. Modify and extend theories, precepts and practices of electrical engineering and related sciences to originate and develop alternatives in methods and procedures.

25%

Perform analysis of the power delivery system and planning studies of system expansion alternatives. Identify, design and implement power system modifications and improvements to achieve corporate objectives for safety, reliability, economy and efficiency.

25%

Interpret, organize and execute engineering assignments; Coordinate and review the work of engineers and technicians on assigned projects; Coordinate the implementation of capital projects including responsibility for project management.

20%

Provide technical assistance and training to engineering personnel and to personnel in other departments. Promote positive working relationships and provide the highest level of service to internal and external customers.

10%

Demonstrate expertise in engineering software applications, develop new applications to facilitate engineering problem solving and analysis.

Qualifications for Associate Electric Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, concentration in power systems preferred.
• 0 - 2 Years Experience
• Strong analytical ability and computer skills.

Qualifications for Electric Engineer - Distribution:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, concentration in power systems preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years professional experience in electric power engineering.
• Strong analytical ability, excellent communication and computer skills.

Qualifications for Electric Distribution Engineer - Distribution:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, concentration in power systems preferred.
• Minimum of six years progressively responsible experience in electric power engineering or directly related positions.
• Strong analytical ability, excellent communication and computer skills.

Qualifications for Senior Electric Engineer - Distribution:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of ten years progressively responsible experience in electric power engineering or directly related positions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong technical and analytical ability.
• State of NH and/or MA registration as a Professional Engineer preferred.

Last updated: 3/4/25