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Mechanical Engineer
Competition #: NLH-NR-25-043
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:

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is offering a challenging and exciting opportunity to join our team. Working in a creative, fast-paced environment, you'll be part of transforming the future of the province's energy sector. We are rapidly becoming an employer of choice within the energy sector. Our long term Asset management Plan includes an ambitious capital program to rebuild, renew and replace portions of our installed asset base.
You will be responsible to provide ongoing support to effectively manage and operate the Corporation's resources in a safe, secure, efficient, customer-focused and environmentally responsible manner. Support work includes planning, performing studies, technical training, developing standards and tools. You will review and aid in developing capital budget applications, supporting a multi-discipline team to perform estimates and technical justification proposals for all Hydro's Non-Regulated infrastructure. You are expected to exercise a personal initiative and judgment in carrying out assigned duties as they relate to project planning. You will also make recommendations to improve Corporation's performance of its key goals and targets.
This position also supports technical and project execution activities and may include completing various site engineering duties including site assessments and data gathering, support for and/or acting as a project manager, preparation of project proposals (capital & operating), preparation of project progress reports, involvement in preparing project estimates, schedules, resource requirements, forecasting, project management from initiation through design, construction, commissioning and closeout, contract management and change management, tender preparation and bid evaluations. Your role will provide a key interface between the operations and maintenance team and the project execution team.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong and written and oral communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster effective working relationships with members of various team;
• Excellent analytical skills and problem solving abilities.

What You'll Need:

To excel in this position you will need to bring the following:

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Degree;
• Eligibility for membership in Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL);
• Proven and demonstrated communication skills;
• Have experience managing and working with external engineering consultants is considered an asset;
• Ability to thrive as a participant within a multi-discipline team of both internal and external resources;
• Experience in engineering projects estimate, development and project management techniques;
• Project management experience would be an asset;
• Experience working with MS Office and MS Excel;
• Knowledge and familiarity with estimation software is considered an asset;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
• You must possess a valid driver's license

CLOSING DATE: June 3, 2025

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Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

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.