Competition Number: NLH-NR-26-036
Closing Date: July 07, 2026
Line of Business: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
Work Location: St. John's
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Project Engineer Competition #: NLH-NR-26-036
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.
You will join a multi-discipline team supporting non-regulated project execution activities related primarily to Churchill Falls, Muskrat Falls and the Soldiers Pond Synchronous Condenser facility.
Key Responsibilities: - Provide technical support to the Project Manager on various projects;
- Prepare tender packages for contracts;
- Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs);
- Provide technical input as a design team member for projects and other technical documentation;
- Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) as required;
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction activities, verify project progress, and provide support to site teams;
- Review and approve technical documentation, including commissioning procedures;
- Assist with project closeout activities, ensuring smooth transition of completed assets to operations;
- Promote continual improvement through lessons learned, innovative approaches, and sharing best practices with other project teams;
- Other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For: - Experience in reviewing technical documents, prepared by consultants and contractors;
- Proven capability to direct and supervise consultants and contractors during the completion of specific engagements;
- Understanding of and experience with change management processes;
- Proven and demonstrated communication skills;
- Ability and willingness to travel to remote operations and construction sites.
- Ability to work in a dynamic work environment;
- Ability to thrive as a participant and/or leader within a multi-discipline team of both internal and external resources;
What You'll Need: - Engineering Degree from a recognized university (Washington Accord signatory). Mechanical, electrical or protection & control disciplines are considered desirable;
- Professional Engineer registered with PEGNL (Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador);
- Eight (8) years or more experience in construction projects;
- Field experience, particularly relating to hydro-electric facilities or the electrical industry in general is considered desirable;
- Excellent computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- A valid driver's license is required.
CLOSING DATE: July 7, 2026 We're looking for energy we can count on!
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