Electrical Engineer Jobs in Connecticut
Electrical Engineer jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in defense systems, aerospace, power utilities, and advanced manufacturing, with demand at every level from entry-level design roles to senior systems engineers. The heaviest hiring is in and around Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport, where established employers like Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, and Eversource Energy maintain large engineering workforces. The most sought-after specialties in Connecticut are power systems, avionics, and embedded systems engineering. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Information:
Job Title: Electrical Engineer Substation Lead
Salary Range: $116,640 - $145,800
Location: Orange, CT
Schedule: On Site - Office
Job Summary:
The Electrical Engineer Substation Lead is responsible for Substation designs for major capital projects in Connecticut (United Illuminating UI), ensuring each project is engineered in compliance with regulations, company standards, and consistently across the board; this includes input into standards and training needs.
The electric delivery system in Connecticut contains approximately 130 miles of transmission lines and 28 bulk electric supply substations.
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.
Responsibilities:
Capital project engineering performance including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction, and closeout.
Perform standard and complex electrical engineering analyses, designs and calculations using standard methodology and principles and other viable approaches. Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve problems or to improve processes/services.
Responsible for leading and creating new conceptual designs and overseeing the work of external detailed designers.
Solve unique and complex electrical engineering problems. Analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures related to lines and power engineering.
Ensure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes, and standards.
Support technical requests from current and proposed customers.
Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.
Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the department.
Maintain, & understand drawings (e.g. schematics, one-line diagrams, etc,…).
Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills.
Ability to collaborate across departments.
Liaison / direct contractors on company policy, standards, and best practices
Work independently with little supervision.
Skills and Requirements:
- 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) – Advanced.
- 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.") – Advanced.
- Engineering documentation – Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation – Advanced.
- Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements – Advanced.
- Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment – Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements
- Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher unique technical and analytical problems.
- Proven ability to lead and manage projects.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts.
- Strong management and leadership skills, ability to drive change and 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.
- Technical, and operational experience in a relevant engineering role within a utility environment.
- knowledge of:
o Engineering standards and specifications up to 345kV
- Physical Substation Design – Expert
- Project Scoping and Estimating – Expert
- Equipment Specifications – Expert
- Construction and Outage Sequencing – Expert
- Commissioning – Expert
- AC/DC Loading Calculations – Expert
- Codes, Standards, and Regulations - Expert
- Substation Grounding- Expert/Competent1
- Thermal Ratings- Expert/Competent1
- Lightning Analysis- Expert/Competent1
- Transient Analysis- Expert/Competent1
- Insulation Coordination- Expert/Competent1
- Substation Equipment Commissioning - Expert/Competent1
- Note 1: 3 of the unique technical skills listed above must be at the Expert level
Education & Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required.
- 7 years minimum relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications: (Optional)
- Professional Engineering License Preferred
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
Company:
THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANYMobility 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 for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com .
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:
September-10-2026Position Information:
Job Title: Electrical Engineer Substation Lead
Salary Range: $116,640 - $145,800
Location: Orange, CT
Schedule: On Site - Office
Job Summary:
The Electrical Engineer Substation Lead is responsible for Substation designs for major capital projects in Connecticut (United Illuminating UI), ensuring each project is engineered in compliance with regulations, company standards, and consistently across the board; this includes input into standards and training needs.
The electric delivery system in Connecticut contains approximately 130 miles of transmission lines and 28 bulk electric supply substations.
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.
Responsibilities:
Capital project engineering performance including all phases such as: scoping and budgeting, conceptual engineering, contract management and design, engineering design, construction, and closeout.
Perform standard and complex electrical engineering analyses, designs and calculations using standard methodology and principles and other viable approaches. Develop alternate methods or design concepts to resolve problems or to improve processes/services.
Responsible for leading and creating new conceptual designs and overseeing the work of external detailed designers.
Solve unique and complex electrical engineering problems. Analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures related to lines and power engineering.
Ensure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes, and standards.
Support technical requests from current and proposed customers.
Utilize knowledge to influence and guide department engineers.
Provide technical leadership in complex projects that have a wide impact on the department.
Maintain, & understand drawings (e.g. schematics, one-line diagrams, etc,…).
Mentor, develop and support team in technical skills.
Ability to collaborate across departments.
Liaison / direct contractors on company policy, standards, and best practices
Work independently with little supervision.
Skills and Requirements:
- 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) – Advanced.
- 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.") – Advanced.
- Engineering documentation – Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation – Advanced.
- Ability to review and approve engineering work done by others to ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and contract requirements – Advanced.
- Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment – Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and requirements
- Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to decipher unique technical and analytical problems.
- Proven ability to lead and manage projects.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to articulate highly technical concepts.
- Strong management and leadership skills, ability to drive change and 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.
- Technical, and operational experience in a relevant engineering role within a utility environment.
- knowledge of:
o Engineering standards and specifications up to 345kV
- Physical Substation Design – Expert
- Project Scoping and Estimating – Expert
- Equipment Specifications – Expert
- Construction and Outage Sequencing – Expert
- Commissioning – Expert
- AC/DC Loading Calculations – Expert
- Codes, Standards, and Regulations - Expert
- Substation Grounding- Expert/Competent1
- Thermal Ratings- Expert/Competent1
- Lightning Analysis- Expert/Competent1
- Transient Analysis- Expert/Competent1
- Insulation Coordination- Expert/Competent1
- Substation Equipment Commissioning - Expert/Competent1
- Note 1: 3 of the unique technical skills listed above must be at the Expert level
Education & Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required.
- 7 years minimum relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications: (Optional)
- Professional Engineering License Preferred
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
Company:
THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANYMobility 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 for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com .
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:
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The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineer jobs across Connecticut.
- Active Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related engineering discipline
- Experience with defense or aerospace systems, power distribution, or embedded hardware design
- Proficiency in CAD tools, circuit simulation software, or electrical design platforms such as AutoCAD Electrical
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards including IEEE, NEC, and MIL-STD specifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional project collaboration
Electrical Engineer Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical engineer in Connecticut?
You become a licensed electrical engineer in Connecticut by earning an accredited bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulating qualifying work experience, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam administered through the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. Licensure is issued by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, which is the credential most Connecticut employers in defense, utilities, and government contracting require for senior roles.
How much do electrical engineers make in Connecticut?
Electrical engineers in Connecticut earn a median of about $104,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,300 for the lowest 10% to over $162,290 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical engineers in Connecticut?
Connecticut electrical engineer roles are posted by ABB, TRC, and ASML and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Connecticut's strong concentration of defense contractors, aerospace manufacturers, and investor-owned utilities means hiring tends to be consistent year-round rather than seasonal.
Which Connecticut cities have the most electrical engineer jobs?
Groton, Wilton, and Orange have the most electrical engineer openings in Connecticut. Hartford anchors the market through its concentration of defense contractors, insurance technology firms, and utility headquarters, while New Haven and Bridgeport draw openings from aerospace manufacturing, higher education research institutions, and industrial employers in the Naugatuck Valley corridor.
Are there remote electrical engineer jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're rare. About 29% of electrical engineer openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves hands-on hardware, lab testing, or regulated facility access. The roles most likely to offer remote flexibility are those focused on simulation, documentation, systems analysis, or software-defined electrical design rather than physical build and test.
How can I get hired as a electrical engineer in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a co-op or new-graduate rotational program at one of Connecticut's large defense or aerospace employers, where Pratt & Whitney and Sikorsky both run structured early-career engineering programs that do not require prior professional experience. Entry-level titles like electrical engineering technician, test engineer, or junior design engineer are the most common stepping stones, and candidates who hold an active Engineer-in-Training certification from the Connecticut licensing board or who have completed relevant project work in power or embedded systems stand out in early screening.
Where can I find and apply to electrical engineer jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to electrical engineer jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Connecticut employers. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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