Electrical Engineering Technician Jobs in Connecticut
Electrical Engineering Technician jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in the Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport corridors, where defense electronics, precision manufacturing, and utilities drive steady demand from new graduate through senior-level roles. Major employers with lasting Connecticut footprints include Raytheon Technologies, Sikorsky, and Eversource Energy, all of which regularly hire technicians for avionics, power systems, and instrumentation work. Specialties in high demand include PLC programming, circuit testing, and electrical systems commissioning across aerospace and energy infrastructure. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Company Background
HyAxiom is a leading provider of distributed generation fuel cell and electrolyzer solutions, committed to delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions to meet the growing demands of the data center market. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability through our innovative solutions. HyAxiom is looking for team members to represent the organization with our core values of people, sustainability, innovation, and integrity.
Come join our Team today!
Job Information
The Staff Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, analysis, and implementation of electrical power, control, and instrumentation of the fuel cell electrical system for industrial, commercial, utility-scale, or energy-related projects. The position provides technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including concept development, detailed engineering, equipment selection, testing, commissioning, and support of field operations. The Staff Electrical Design Engineer serves as a subject matter expert for electrical system design, codes, standards, and best practices.
Role & Responsibility
Electrical System Design
- Develop electrical system architectures and detailed engineering designs.
- Design medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems.
- Prepare one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
- Perform equipment sizing and selection including:
- Transformers
- Safety components
- Power supplies
- I/0 Modules
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs) / Motors
- UPS systems
- Power conversion systems (PCS)
- Circuit breakers, fuses and relays
- Develop grounding, bonding, and lightning protection systems.
- Design controls and integrate sensors/ valves
Engineering Analysis
- Perform electrical system power calculations
- Perform arc flash hazard analysis in accordance with IEEE 1584.
- Conduct cable sizing per NEC.
- DFMEA/PFMEA
Documentation
- Generate engineering drawings (1 line3 line schematics), specifications, requirements and technical reports.
- Create retrofits
- Create design verification and validation documentation.
- Develop equipment procurement specifications and bid packages.
- Review vendor drawings, calculations, and submittals.
- Support preparation of test plans and commissioning procedures.
Project Execution
- Lead electrical engineering activities on multiple projects.
- Coordinate with mechanical, civil, controls, software, and manufacturing teams.
- Support project schedules, budgets, and risk management activities.
- Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and safety assessments.
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
- Vendor Collaboration
- Support product certification efforts
Field/Factory Support
- Provide troubleshooting support
- Investigate electrical failures and develop corrective actions.
- Support verification and field modifications.
- Ability to travel up to 5% to vendors
Leadership
- Establish engineering standards and best practices.
- Provide technical leadership during design reviews.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned activities
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience with utility interconnection projects.
- Experience with data centers, microgrids, BESS, fuel cells, or renewable energy generation.
- PMP certification.
Job Requirements - Education & Experience
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Experience
- 10+ years of electrical design engineering experience.
- Experience designing industrial power systems, energy systems, or complex electrical equipment.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
Codes and Standards
Strong working knowledge of:
- NEC (NFPA 70)
- NFPA 70E
- IEEE Standards
- NEMA Standards
- IEC Standards
- UL Standards
Experience with:
- Low-voltage distribution systems
- relaying
- SCADA systems (Beneficial)
- PLC and control system integration
- Fuel cells (Beneficial)
- Battery energy storage systems (Beneficial)
Software Proficiency
Experience using one or more of the following:
- AutoCAD Electrical
- AutoCAD
- EPLAN (Beneficial)
- ETAP (Beneficial)
- PSCAD (Beneficial)
- PSS®E (Beneficial)
- Microsoft Office Suite
Competencies & Metrics
Competencies
- Electrical power system design
- Analytical problem solving
- Technical leadership/ independent
- Design review and quality assurance
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Customer interaction and presentation skills
- Team collaboration
- Project planning and execution
Typical Performance Metrics
- Engineering quality and accuracy
- On-time project deliverables
- Design review closure
- Safety performance
- Training Junior Employees
Other
Work Environment:
- Occasional travel to data center sites for system commissioning, integration, and troubleshooting.
- up to 5% to vendors
- On-site
All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Questions can be addressed through the HR department at (860) 727-2200 or HR@Hyaxiom.com
Company Background
HyAxiom is a leading provider of distributed generation fuel cell and electrolyzer solutions, committed to delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions to meet the growing demands of the data center market. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability through our innovative solutions. HyAxiom is looking for team members to represent the organization with our core values of people, sustainability, innovation, and integrity.
Come join our Team today!
Job Information
The Staff Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, analysis, and implementation of electrical power, control, and instrumentation of the fuel cell electrical system for industrial, commercial, utility-scale, or energy-related projects. The position provides technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including concept development, detailed engineering, equipment selection, testing, commissioning, and support of field operations. The Staff Electrical Design Engineer serves as a subject matter expert for electrical system design, codes, standards, and best practices.
Role & Responsibility
Electrical System Design
- Develop electrical system architectures and detailed engineering designs.
- Design medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems.
- Prepare one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
- Perform equipment sizing and selection including:
- Transformers
- Safety components
- Power supplies
- I/0 Modules
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs) / Motors
- UPS systems
- Power conversion systems (PCS)
- Circuit breakers, fuses and relays
- Develop grounding, bonding, and lightning protection systems.
- Design controls and integrate sensors/ valves
Engineering Analysis
- Perform electrical system power calculations
- Perform arc flash hazard analysis in accordance with IEEE 1584.
- Conduct cable sizing per NEC.
- DFMEA/PFMEA
Documentation
- Generate engineering drawings (1 line3 line schematics), specifications, requirements and technical reports.
- Create retrofits
- Create design verification and validation documentation.
- Develop equipment procurement specifications and bid packages.
- Review vendor drawings, calculations, and submittals.
- Support preparation of test plans and commissioning procedures.
Project Execution
- Lead electrical engineering activities on multiple projects.
- Coordinate with mechanical, civil, controls, software, and manufacturing teams.
- Support project schedules, budgets, and risk management activities.
- Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and safety assessments.
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
- Vendor Collaboration
- Support product certification efforts
Field/Factory Support
- Provide troubleshooting support
- Investigate electrical failures and develop corrective actions.
- Support verification and field modifications.
- Ability to travel up to 5% to vendors
Leadership
- Establish engineering standards and best practices.
- Provide technical leadership during design reviews.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned activities
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience with utility interconnection projects.
- Experience with data centers, microgrids, BESS, fuel cells, or renewable energy generation.
- PMP certification.
Job Requirements - Education & Experience
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Experience
- 10+ years of electrical design engineering experience.
- Experience designing industrial power systems, energy systems, or complex electrical equipment.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
Codes and Standards
Strong working knowledge of:
- NEC (NFPA 70)
- NFPA 70E
- IEEE Standards
- NEMA Standards
- IEC Standards
- UL Standards
Experience with:
- Low-voltage distribution systems
- relaying
- SCADA systems (Beneficial)
- PLC and control system integration
- Fuel cells (Beneficial)
- Battery energy storage systems (Beneficial)
Software Proficiency
Experience using one or more of the following:
- AutoCAD Electrical
- AutoCAD
- EPLAN (Beneficial)
- ETAP (Beneficial)
- PSCAD (Beneficial)
- PSS®E (Beneficial)
- Microsoft Office Suite
Competencies & Metrics
Competencies
- Electrical power system design
- Analytical problem solving
- Technical leadership/ independent
- Design review and quality assurance
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Customer interaction and presentation skills
- Team collaboration
- Project planning and execution
Typical Performance Metrics
- Engineering quality and accuracy
- On-time project deliverables
- Design review closure
- Safety performance
- Training Junior Employees
Other
Work Environment:
- Occasional travel to data center sites for system commissioning, integration, and troubleshooting.
- up to 5% to vendors
- On-site
All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Questions can be addressed through the HR department at (860) 727-2200 or HR@Hyaxiom.com
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What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineering technician jobs across Connecticut.
- Associate degree in electrical engineering technology or a closely related field required
- Hands-on experience with test equipment, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and circuit analyzers
- Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
- Familiarity with PLC systems, control panels, and industrial automation equipment
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and applicable Connecticut electrical safety standards
- Strong documentation skills for recording test results, inspection findings, and maintenance logs
Electrical Engineering Technician Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical engineering technician in Connecticut?
The most direct path is completing an associate degree in electrical engineering technology at a Connecticut community college such as Asnuntuck, Naugatuck Valley, or Three Rivers. Connecticut does not require a separate state license for electrical engineering technicians, but many employers expect familiarity with the National Electrical Code and may prefer candidates who hold a CompTIA or OSHA certification. Technicians supporting licensed electrical work in the field typically operate under a licensed electrical contractor registered with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
How much do electrical engineering technicians make in Connecticut?
Electrical engineering technicians in Connecticut earn a median of about $81,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $52,420 for the lowest 10% to over $112,580 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical engineering technicians in Connecticut?
Connecticut electrical engineering technician roles are posted by Bobcat, Avangrid, and ebm-papst and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Connecticut's concentration of defense contractors, utility companies, and precision manufacturers means hiring tends to be consistent across both large corporate campuses in the Hartford region and smaller specialty firms along the I-95 corridor.
Which Connecticut cities have the most electrical engineering technician jobs?
Orange, Danbury, and Bloomfield account for the largest share of electrical engineering technician openings in Connecticut. Hartford leads because of its dense cluster of defense and aerospace employers, while New Haven draws demand from Yale's facilities operations and surrounding biomedical manufacturers, and Bridgeport benefits from its proximity to large utility and manufacturing operations anchored along the southwestern coast.
How can I get hired as a electrical engineering technician in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an associate degree combined with an internship or co-op arranged through a Connecticut community college program, since employers like Eversource Energy and Sikorsky actively partner with schools such as Naugatuck Valley and Three Rivers for structured entry-level pipelines. Candidates without a degree can start in adjacent roles such as maintenance technician or electrical helper under a licensed contractor, then move laterally once they build documented field hours. Earning an OSHA 10 card and completing any manufacturer PLC training sharpens a new applicant's profile considerably in Connecticut's competitive defense and utility markets.
Where can I find and apply to electrical engineering technician jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to electrical engineering technician jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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