Transmission Engineer

North Star Associates Inc.; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star Associates seeks an experienced Transmission Engineer to support engineering and project execution for a client across Newfoundland and Labrador. You will perform technical analysis of transmission line infrastructure using PLS Cadd and provide comprehensive design support. The role is based in St.

John's with periodic travel to project sites, starting October 1, 2026 and ending October 1, 2027. A Civil or Electrical Engineering degree and P.Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil or Electrical) and PEGNL P.Eng. registration.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with PLS Cadd software suite including PLS Cadd, PLS Pole, and PLS Tower.
• Willingness to travel periodically across Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Strong communication and multi-disciplinary teamwork skills.
• Experience in engineering project estimates and contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete technical engineering analysis of transmission line infrastructure.
• Perform all aspects of project design from the conceptual stage and prefeasibility studies through to final design.
• Prepare budget estimates, work orders, material and equipment orders and contract documents.
• Evaluation and recommendation for contract awards and performance of construction management duties for assigned projects.
• Review and support the development of capital budget applications, while coordinating with a multi-discipline team to perform estimates and develop the technical justification for proposed work for regulated infrastructure.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil or Electrical)

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with PEGNL

Tools

PLS Cadd Suite

Job description

About Us

At North Star, we provide exceptional project management and support services that set a clear course for success. We unite the best people, processes, and technology to deliver work safely, efficiently, and effectively. We support public and private sector clients across a range of operational and infrastructure environments.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Transmission Engineer to support engineering and project execution activities for one of our clients across Newfoundland and Labrador.

In this role, you will complete technical engineering analysis of Transmission Line Infrastructure using PLS Cadd, and perform all aspects of project execution. Strong experience and understanding of this software is preferred.

This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2026, and an end date of October 1, 2027. Work will be primarily based in St. John's, NL, with periodic travel to project sites throughout the province as required.

Please note that we are accepting resumes for this role on behalf of one of our clients. If your experience and qualifications appear to be a strong fit, your application details will be shared with our client for their review.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete technical engineering analysis of transmission line infrastructure.
• Perform all aspects of project design from the conceptual stage and prefeasibility studies through to final design.
• Prepare budget estimates, work orders, material and equipment orders and contract documents.
• Evaluation and recommendation for contract awards and performance of construction management duties for assigned projects.
• Review and support the development of capital budget applications, while coordinating with a multi-discipline team to perform estimates and develop the technical justification for proposed work for regulated infrastructure.

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil or Electrical) and registration with PEGNL as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in the use of PLS Cadd Software Suite including PLS Cadd, PLS Pole, and PLS Tower.
• Willingness to travel periodically
• Proven and demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to thrive as a participant within a multi-discipline team of both internal and external resources
• Relevant experience in design, implementation and troubleshooting
• Experience in developing and managing engineering consultant contracts
• Experience in developing and managing construction contracts
• Experience in engineering project estimates

Additional Details

• Position location: St. John's, NL, with travel throughout Newfoundland and Labrador as required
• Valid Canadian driver's license and acceptable driver's abstract required
• Criminal record check required

North Star Associates is strongly committed to employment equity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Find out more about North Star Associates by visiting our website at www.nsainc.ca