What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer to Senior Grid Modernization Engineer position at Unitil Service Corporation?
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 modernization of the design and operation of the Company’s distribution system
Principal Accountabilities
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End Results
Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principals and practices in broad areas of assignments for which engineering precedents are lacking. Utilize advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of electrical engineering and related sciences to originate and develop alternatives in methods and procedures.
Interpret, organize and execute complex engineering assignments. Coordinate, the work of engineers and technicians across other departments. Estimate personnel needs, schedule and assign work, manage projects of a complex nature.
Conceive, plan, and implement systems, policies and guidelines to modernize the electric grid. Make decisions and recommendations recognized as authoritative and having an important impact on extensive engineering activities.
Act as liaison with individuals and units within and outside the organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters. Provide leadership, technical direction and guidance within the organization. Promote positive working relationships the highest levels of service to internal and external customers.
Qualifications
Unitil is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Last Updated : 01 / 13 / 2025
