Competition Number: NLH-NR-26-058
Closing Date: November 10, 2026
Line of Business: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
Work Location: St. John's
Electrical Engineer Competition #: NLH-NR-26-058
Status: Permanent
Location: St. John's
Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.
Key Responsibilities: You will join a multi-discipline team working in a project environment. You will assist with design and modifications to electrical systems and upgrades to existing plant infrastructure. Additionally, there will be work relating to the design, fabrication, installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment or systems.
- Provide technical support to the Project Manager on projects.
- Review tender packages prepared by consultants and contractors.
- Prepare tender packages for contracts.
- Review and approve reports prepared by consultants.
- Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) as required.
- Travel to site as required to provide technical input and field support.
- Electrical analysis, design and tender preparation.
- Equipment trouble shooting/investigation.
- Preparation of engineering reports.
- Ability to assess new technologies and determine the correct solution for electrical issues.
- Preparation of project cost estimates, schedules and resource requirements.
What We're Looking For: - Proven and demonstrated communication skills.
- Ability to thrive as a participant and/or leader within a multi-discipline team of both internal and external resources.
- Project management experience or certification.
- Experience working with MS Office.
What You'll Need: - Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Electrical).
- Member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL).
- Experience supervising equipment installation and commissioning is considered an asset.
- Experience with package management is considered an asset.
- Relevant experience in complex, multi-discipline projects.
- Relevant experience in the design, implementation and troubleshooting of electrical equipment or systems in general with emphasis on hydro generation plants or electrical transmission systems or equivalent.
CLOSING DATE: November 10, 2026 We're looking for energy we can count on!
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Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
