Engineer, Electrical

Nlh; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our St. John’s team. You’ll work in a multi‑discipline project environment, designing and upgrading electrical systems for hydro generation plants and transmission assets.

You will coordinate with internal and external partners to deliver safe, reliable power solutions. Required are a Electrical Engineering degree, PEGNL registration, and experience in project delivery, equipment installation and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Electrical) is required.
• PEGNL registration or eligibility is required.
• Experience in multi-discipline projects is essential.
• Experience with electrical design for hydro generation plants or transmission systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design and modifications to electrical systems and upgrades of plant infrastructure.
• Assist with design, fabrication, installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment or systems.
• Provide technical support to the Project Manager on projects.
• Review tender packages and prepare tender documentation.
• Review and approve consultant reports and participate in FATs as required.
• Travel to site to provide field input and support; perform electrical analysis and prepare cost estimates.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Opportunities, Growth, Job Satisfaction... Join the Hydro Team.

Electrical Engineer

Competition #: NLH-NR-26-058

Status: Permanent

Location: St. John’s

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:

You will join a multi-discipline team working in a project environment. You will assist with design and modifications to electrical systems and upgrades to existing plant infrastructure. Additionally, there will be work relating to the design, fabrication, installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment or systems.

• Provide technical support to the Project Manager on projects.
• Review tender packages prepared by consultants and contractors.
• Prepare tender packages for contracts.
• Review and approve reports prepared by consultants.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) as required.
• Travel to site as required to provide technical input and field support.
• Electrical analysis, design and tender preparation.
• Equipment trouble shooting/investigation.
• Preparation of engineering reports.
• Ability to assess new technologies and determine the correct solution for electrical issues.
• Preparation of project cost estimates, schedules and resource requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven and demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to thrive as a participant and/or leader within a multi-discipline team of both internal and external resources.
• Project management experience or certification.
• Experience working with MS Office.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Electrical).
• Member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL).
• Experience supervising equipment installation and commissioning is considered an asset.
• Experience with package management is considered an asset.
• Relevant experience in complex, multi-discipline projects.
• Relevant experience in the design, implementation and troubleshooting of electrical equipment or systems in general with emphasis on hydro generation plants or electrical transmission systems or equivalent.

CLOSING DATE: November 10, 2026

We’re looking for energy we can count on!

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

We’re looking for energy we can count on!

Our companyvalues diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.