Competition Number:NLH-NR-25-077
Closing Date:October 17, 2025
Line of Business:Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
Work Location:Soldier's Pond or Muskrat Falls

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Electrical Engineer – Generation Engineering
Competition #: NLH-NR-25-077
Status: Permanent
Location: Soldier’s Pond/Muskrat Falls

　

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.

　
　
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide operational support and engineering design for Electrical systems and equipment with respect to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Non-Regulated Generating Assets.
· Prepare and/or provide support for the preparation of technical specifications, drawings, schematics, wiring lists, equipment lists and work packages.
· Participates in developing Generation Engineering related Electrical engineering standards and guidelines.
· Maintains a current knowledge on the latest Electrical design and troubleshooting techniques applicable to the technical and operational areas of both existing and future design requirements.
· Assist with troubleshooting operational issues related to generating units and associated equipment and may be required to supervise Hydro and Contractors' personnel in the solution of these problems.
· Provide technical support to assist with preparation and execution of preventative maintenance programs and overall asset management.
· Identify opportunities to improve existing operating and maintenance practices and procedures with respect to safety, health and environment, cost, performance and longevity.
· Complete detailed analysis of major unit and system events, trips, anomalies and disturbances to determine root causes.
· Provide technical support during preparation of contract documents for capital or operating projects and during completion of capital or operating projects and participate in design, design reviews, factory acceptance testing and commissioning as required.
· Participate in and develop where applicable on-line condition monitoring program to ensure equipment id functioning properly, trends are identified and corrected at optimum times.
· Prepare and/or review "as built" drawings and operating and maintenance manuals for new or modified equipment.
· Participate in the Corporate Safety & Health Program including: participate in quarterly safety & health meetings; complete duties as outlined in the Soldiers Pond Evacuation Plan; and complete duties as outlined in the Corporate Accident/Incident Investigation Program
· Incumbent shall work in accordance with the Health and Safety Policies & Procedures and strive to eliminate any potential risk which could result in personal injury or occupational illness.
· Previous work experience with assets such as hydroelectric systems and synchronous condensers shall be considered an asset.
· Travel to Soldiers Pond and/or Muskrat Falls will be required as per operational requirements. The position has a permanent location at either site.

What You’ll Need:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience from graduation, with experience related to the type of work. Candidates shall be registered with, or eligible to be registered with the Professional Engineers and Geoscientist (PEGNL).

　
CLOSING DATE: October 17, 2025
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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people’s utility that you can count on – providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. 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. There’s lots to learn at www.nlhydro.com
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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.