Project Engineer

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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

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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.