Engineer (Electrical) - Generation

Engineer (Electrical) - Generation
Requisition No: 01430
Posting Start Date: 09-14-2026
Posting End Date: 09-28-2026
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 member of the Generation Engineering team, you will provide electrical engineering expertise and project leadership for capital upgrades and asset management initiatives across hydroelectric, thermal, and general property assets. You will lead projects through all phases, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and contractor management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, designing, and managing electrical system upgrade projects.
• Developing technical specifications and supporting equipment procurement.
• Reviewing and approving protection and control single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, panel layouts, and related engineering deliverables.
• Supporting protection relay settings, logic development, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Providing technical support to generating station operations, maintenance programs, and asset management initiatives.
• Managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and contractor performance to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, operations personnel, consultants, and external contractors.

Your qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience, preferable within electric utilities, power generation, industrial facilities, or other critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience leading complex capital projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Experience with power systems, protection and control systems, electrical design, generation assets, and asset management programs.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership, mentor others, and effectively manage consultants and contractors.
• Strong project management, planning, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and ability to travel to sites as required.

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].