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Engineer, Distribution Design
Competition #: NLH-RE-25-112
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:

• Lead Capital Budget Process including tasks such as cost estimating, scheduling and report development for current Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Programs.
• Lead Technical Standards Committee including development of new standards and updates to exiting standards. Chair standards committee and provide support as required to regional offices.
• Engineering support for grounding design, electrical clearance, line layout, insulation design and equipment specifications (regulators, reclosers, transformers, etc.).
• Lead project execution (capital and operating) including, but not limited to, planning, scheduling, material procurement, construction management, contractor management and commissioning.
• Provide technical review and approval for materials and equipment to be purchased for inventory or project specific requirements.
• Provide Operational support to Asset Management Team for technical requests including, but not limited to, technical failure investigation, CIAC estimate development and outage data analysis, etc.

What We're Looking For:

• Exhibit the capability to effectively assess situations, formulate and execute solutions.
• Easily build working relationships.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL).
• A minimum of five years of engineering experience in transmission and distribution design.
• Previous experience in power utility electrical design, project management, construction, administration, operation and maintenance would be an asset.
• Must possess a valid driver license.

CLOSING DATE: August 29, 2025

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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people's utility that you can count on - providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality, and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they're part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger. There's lots to learn at www.nlhydro.com

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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.