Electrical Project Engineer – Protection and Controls
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- St. John's, NL
- Contract
- Full-time
- Provide technical support to Project Manager(s) on various projects;
- Review tender packages prepared by other consultants and contractors;
- Review shop drawings prepared by contractors and vendors;
- Prepare tender packages for contracts;
- Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs);
- Provide technical input as a design team member for projects and other technical documentation;
- Direct and supervise consultants and contractors during the completion of specific engagements;
- Review and approve reports prepared by consultants;
- Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) as required;
- • Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction activities, verify project progress, and provide support to site teams;
- Facilitate effective communication across stakeholders;
- Review and approve technical documentation, including commissioning;
- 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;
- Submit timesheets and documentation in accordance with NL Hydro’s project management requirements;
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Electrical) with a minimum of 8 years experience since graduation
- Registered with and currently hold Professional Engineer designation from the Professional
- Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) association;
- Experience in the configuration and programming of PLCs and DCS;
- Experience in network architecture design;
- Experience in preparing and using logic and wiring diagrams;
- Experience in the design and or fabrication of electrical utility equipment, including but not limited to switchgear, motor control centers, lighting, transformers, breakers, etc.
- Experience in supervising equipment installation and commissioning;
- Relevant experience in complex, multi-discipline projects;
- Experience in selecting, setting and troubleshooting protective relays;
- A working knowledge of communication protocols;
- 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;
- Relevant experience in the design, implementation and troubleshooting of protection and or control systems in general, with emphasis on hydro generation plants or electrical transmission systems or equivalent;
- Experience in design, managing construction contracts and commissioning;
- Experience in preparing project estimates;
- Excellent computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- Ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and changing project demands.
- Start date: April 20th, 2026;
- Anticipated End date: December 31st, 2026;
- Full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week;
- Competitive salaries;
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution;
- Group insurance program;
- Health Spending Account;
- Reimbursement of professional contribution fees;
- Stimulating work environment
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