Project Lead (Substations)

Project Lead (Substations)
Requisition No: 01415
Posting Start Date: 06-30-2026
Posting End Date: 07-28-2026
Region: St. John's
Location: Kenmount Road
Expected Hires: 1

Do you have what it takes to help keep the lights on for our customers in communities across the province? Then joining the Newfoundland Power team could be part of your next adventure…

Who We Are

At Newfoundland Power, we're passionate about delivering safe, reliable, and efficient electricity. Our roots in Newfoundland and Labrador go back over 140 years. Today, we're part of Fortis Inc., a leader in the regulated gas and electric utility industry in North America. As one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers, we are proud to employ over 650 talented people who are among the best in the industry.

We are committed to ensuring a supportive, inclusive and diverse culture where everyone feels safe and valued for who they are. Together, we strive to create an environment which is free of discriminatory barriers, where everyone is treated respectfully and equitably so they can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.

Everything we do is guided by our core values: People, Safety, Service, Respect, Teamwork and Innovation. We believe in going above and beyond to serve our customers and giving back to the place we call home is a longstanding tradition held by our employees. This could be the opportunity for you to continue to grow and develop your career.

The Opportunity

As a valued member of our Engineering team, the Project Lead provides onsite supervision for substation capital projects including substation refurbishment and modernization projects and projects to address load growth initiatives, as well as responding to in-service equipment failures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide onsite supervision for substation capital projects.
• Direct construction activities of a multi-discipline work force.
• Provide contract administration as the owner's representative.
• Ensure risk management and job planning for the construction activities is completed.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with the design and quality assurance requirements.
• Ensure construction activities progress in a timely manner to meet project schedule.
• Ensure the work is completed in accordance with all Occupation Health and Safety regulations and internal operating procedures and codes related to both safety and environment.
• Create and approve switching orders.
• Perform switching tasks in substations.
• Complete project closeout documents.
• Extensive travel required, including rotational assignments for on-site construction supervision.

Your qualifications include:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, certified as a Journeyperson Industrial or Construction Electrician or Powerline Technician Journeyperson.
• 5+ years' experience in an electrical utility environment with exposure to engineering, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of substations.
• Previous leadership experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to manage third party relationships.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Solid critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as on own initiative.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid motor vehicle driver's license.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please Apply or visit us online at https://careers.newfoundlandpower.com.

In support of our DEI commitment and to help us to confirm that we are reaching a wide source of qualified job seekers, we invite all applicants to provide self-identification information on a voluntary basis during the recruitment phase. More information on this process is provided within our job application tool.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation for any reason during the interview process, please let us know what you need, and it will be kept in confidence. For any questions, please contact [email protected].