Electric Reliability Engineer

Northland Power Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland Power Inc. is seeking an Electric Reliability Engineer to support the reliability of electrical systems across its North American operating fleet.

Travel to sites within Canada and internationally will be required, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, a valid G class driver’s license, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with a strong foundation in reliability engineering for power generation and familiarity with wind, solar

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• Valid G class driver’s license.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of reliability engineering best practices applicable to power generation.
• Working knowledge of electrical power systems and equipment with wind, solar, and thermal energy generation; familiarity with North American markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain equipment and facility ratings documents and databases.
• Support protective relay system maintenance, relay settings databases, and calculations.
• Coordinate with external engineering firms and contractors for test plans, testing, and dynamic models.
• Review contractor studies related to relay settings development, coordination, and arc flash.
• Train and communicate with generating station personnel.
• Facilitate NERC and regional reliability compliance programs.
• Support capital work and outage planning.
• Establish and develop maintenance best practices for electrical systems.
• Review test reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Supervise contractor work on site.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Reliability engineering

Education

Electrical Engineering / Power Systems / Energy Systems degree

Job description

Who We Are

At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future. Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape. We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

What You’ll Do

The Electric Reliability Engineer is responsible for supporting the overall reliability of electrical systems across Northland Power's North American operating fleet. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will also provide expertise on electrical systems to interfacing groups including SCADA/Operations Performance, Market Operations, Commercial Operations, and IT/OT. Travel to sites within Canada and internationally will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain equipment and facility ratings documents and databases.
• Support protective relay system maintenance, relay settings databases, and calculations.
• Coordinate with external engineering firms and contractors for the preparation of test plans, testing, and generating unit dynamic models and performance validation.
• Oversee and review contractor engineering studies that pertain to relay settings development, coordination, and arc flash.
• Train and communicate with generating station personnel.
• Facilitate NERC and regional reliability compliance programs.
• Support capital work and outage planning.
• Establish and further develop maintenance best practices for electrical systems.
• Review test reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Supervise the work of contractors on site.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Who You Are

• Collaborative: You are committed to our shared success above any individual achievements. You welcome the opportunity to work with and learn from other teams.
• A Proactive Self-Starter: You have a desire to succeed in a fast-paced, changing environment. You have proven ability to take initiative, organize, manage, and prioritize a high volume of time-sensitive projects.
• Diligent: Your solid attention to detail will ensure that project documentation is accurate. You will follow up with others where needed to ensure outstanding information or actions are complete.
• A Strong Communicator: You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and are able to convey your message in a clear and concise manner.

Qualifications And Experience

• Post‑secondary degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• Valid G class driver’s license.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of reliability engineering best practices applicable to power generation.
• Working knowledge of electrical power systems and equipment as well as wind, solar, and thermal energy generation. Familiarity with competitive deregulated electricity markets in North America is a great asset.

Pay Range

$86,400.00 - $108,000.00

What’s In It for You

• Thoughtful benefits – A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access.
• Wellbeing first - Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources.
• Floating days and Birthdays off – As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department. We use AI-enabled tools to help identify applications that meet job‑related criteria. All applications are reviewed and decisions are made by people.

This is a replacement position.