

Competition Number:	NLH-19-016
Closing Date:	February 24, 2019
Line of Business:	Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
Work Location:	St. John's

At Hydro we work to foster positive work-life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors.
Opportunities, Growth, Job Satisfaction...Join the Hydro Team. Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is focused on delivering safe, reliable service to power our customers. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes for our customers, the people and businesses of this province. We pride ourselves on being strong and steady, tried and true; while innovating in our approaches to our business. 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. We’re looking for passionate and performance focused people – people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values. Protection and Control Engineer Competition #: NLH-19-016 Location: St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is an employer of choice within the energy sector. The Engineering Services Division is focused on providing quality project management as well as engineering design services and support. The long term plan is to execute an ambitious capital program to replace and renew aging assets and to add new assets. We currently have an opening in the Protection, Control & Communications (PCC) Engineering Department for a Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer with an emphasis on power system protection. Reporting to the Supervising Engineer – Protection, you will work as a member of a small team with both operational and project responsibilities. Your technical skills and experience, combined with excellent written and verbal skills, will allow you to make significant contributions in support of day to day operations as well as projects. Responsibilities: You will join a multi-discipline team working in a matrix organization to design, implement, and support modern P&C systems. This includes a very wide range of challenging technologies including different types of protective devices such as distribution reclosers, power fuses, different types of protective relays, and various control devices. Knowledge of hydro-electric plant operation, diesel plant systems, gas turbines, transmission protection and control, IED interfacing, and SCADA systems would be an asset. This position supports operations, as well as project execution activities including: Provide technical engineering support for the operation and maintenance of all Hydro facilities Prepare conceptual designs, feasibility studies, and estimates for a variety of system modifications or expansions Conduct engineering studies and assessments for a variety of issues and prepare reports on same Prepare P&C engineering design and equipment standards for use by Hydro Assess new technologies and determine the optimal solution Select and procure P&C equipment Prepare settings for protective relays used in generation facilities (hydro, thermal, gas turbine, and diesel), terminal stations, transmission lines, and distribution systems Prepare detailed design drawings for a wide variety of utility generation, transmission and distribution systems Prepare contract documents and technical specifications for a wide variety of projects, evaluate the tenders, and make recommendations to award Review manufacturers’ and/or consultants’ drawings to verify conformity with design criteria and Hydro's standards and operating philosophies Monitor progress of equipment manufacture, do inspections and participate in factory testing of the equipment Review test reports to ensure compliance with schedules and technical and commercial requirements Direct activities of external consultants to ensure services are delivered according to contract requirements On-site supervision and support during installation and commissioning Prepare and/or review As Built drawings and operating and maintenance manuals Interface with other discipline engineers and operations staff on a diverse array of projects Job Requirements: Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Electrical) with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in P&C, preferably with an electric utility Eligibility for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) Relevant experience in the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of P&C equipment and systems, preferably for electric utility installations A working knowledge of SCADA, TCP/IP, protection protocols, and related test equipment Experience with protective relay coordination software, such as Aspen OneLiner, would be considered an asset Experience in preparing specifications, drawings, and wiring diagrams Experience in supervising equipment installation and commissioning Experience in selecting, configuring, and troubleshooting P&C equipment Experience in preparing project estimates Effective written and verbal skills Ability to work with and/or lead a multi-discipline team of both internal and external resources Demonstrated experience within a team environment Travel to Hydro sites is required CLOSING DATE: Feb 24, 2019 Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro manages our province’s electricity system. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes because we know our customers are counting on us. Through our generation, transmission and distribution operations, we’re committed to meeting the needs of our customers and providing residents, businesses and communities across the province with safe, reliable power. For more information, visit www.nlhydro.com.

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