Associate Engineer – Asset Management & Reliability

Windsor Mill, MD (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $34.00 - $40.00/hr (Depending on Experience – 40 hrs/week)

We are seeking an Associate Engineer to join the Asset Management & Reliability team, supporting critical initiatives that improve the reliability, maintenance, and long-term performance of transmission and substation assets. This role will focus on analyzing equipment performance data, supporting maintenance strategies, and helping drive asset replacement decisions across the electric grid.

Working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, you will gain exposure to utility asset management practices, reliability engineering, and system-level decision making.

Responsibilities

·      Analyze asset performance, maintenance, and reliability data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement

·      Support preventive maintenance program reviews in collaboration with engineering subject matter experts

·      Assist in developing asset replacement strategies and program charters for aging infrastructure

·      Support evaluation of equipment health and performance data across transmission and substation asset classes

·      Support reliability assessments and maintenance planning initiatives for critical electric utility assets

·      Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations based on asset performance findings

·      Collaborate with engineers, technical specialists, operations personnel, and cross-functional stakeholders to support asset management objectives

·      Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance system reliability, operational efficiency, and risk management

·      Assist with engineering studies and special projects related to equipment maintenance and replacement planning

Requirements

·      Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred; Computer Engineering or closely related field considered

·      1–2 years of engineering experience preferred; recent graduates with relevant internship or co-op experience will be considered

·      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and evaluate technical data

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

·      Strong written and verbal communication skills

·      Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and operational teams

Preferred:

·      Experience within the utility, power, manufacturing, or industrial sectors

·      Exposure to asset management, maintenance planning, reliability engineering, or equipment lifecycle analysis

·      Experience working with datasets, performance tracking, or reporting tools (Power BI, SQL, Python, or similar a plus)

·      Familiarity with transmission or substation equipment such as transformers, breakers, switches, arrestors, or protective relays

·      Manufacturing or plant controls experience

·      Experience in a corporate or matrixed work environment with cross-functional collaboration

What’s in it for you?

·      A welcoming, team environment where you will be provided an opportunity to work with a Fortune 100 company. Eight Eleven group offers Health, Dental and Vision benefits, weekly pay, holiday paid time off and sick leave.

·      The Elevate program allows for 12-months of technical training and upskilling, professional development, and exposure to upper leadership at our client to ensure the full-time conversion process is as seamless as possible.

Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.