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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.­
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We’re looking for passionate and performance focused people – people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.
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Electrical Engineer (Communications)
Competition #: NLH-22-058
Status: Permanent
Location: St. John’s
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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is an employer of choice within the energy sector.­ The Engineering and Technology Division is focused on providing quality project management as well as engineering design services and support.­ Working in a creative, fast-paced environment, you’ll be part of transforming the future of the province’s energy sector.

We currently have an opening in the Protection, Control & Communications (PCC) Engineering Department for a Communications Engineer.­ Reporting to the Supervising Engineer – Communications, you will work as a member of a small team with both operational and project responsibilities.

Responsibilities:
You will design, implement, and support modern communications and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.­ This includes a wide range of technologies with a focus on switches, routers, firewalls, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), fiber optics, voice circuits, radio systems, and other communications systems. This position supports technical and project execution activities including:
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• Provide technical engineering support for the operation and maintenance of all Hydro communications systems
• Assist with troubleshooting operational issues associated with communications and supporting auxiliary systems
• Prepare conceptual designs, feasibility studies, and estimates for a variety of system modifications or expansions
• Prepare detailed communication system designs including network architecture design
• Select and procure communications equipment and systems
• Prepare specifications and contract documents, participate in evaluation of submissions, and provide engineering support for contractor management
• Prepare equipment configurations and settings
• Perform communications analysis as it relates to performance
• Assess new technologies and determine the optimal solution
• Interface with other discipline engineers and operations staff on a diverse array of projects

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Job Requirements:
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and be, or eligible to be, a registered member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL). They will be a self-starter with proven organizational, analytical, and computer skills as well as effective written and verbal skills and an ability to thrive as a participant and/or leader in a multi-discipline environment. Experience in the selection, design, configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting of communications equipment and systems, as well as experience in IP networking, would be an asset. A valid Class 5 driver’s license and travel to Hydro sites is required.

Mandatory Vaccination Policy
On October 15, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the details of the mandatory vaccination policy that applies to public service employees including those in Crown Corporations such as NL Hydro.
Under the new policy, all provincial government employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved medical exemption by December 17, 2021. A person is considered fully vaccinated when two weeks has passed since their second vaccination (or first in the case of one-dose vaccines).

Failing to comply with this requirement (including requested but not approved policy exemption) will result in the job offer being revoked.

CLOSING DATE:­­ April 25, 2022
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.