- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
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Opportunities, Growth, Job Satisfaction...Join the Hydro Team.
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. We’re looking for passionate and performance focused people – people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.
Engineer, Project Execution
Competition #: NLH-CF-23-106
Status: Permanent
Location: Churchill Falls
We currently have an opening in the Project Execution Department for a Project Engineer situated in Churchill Falls. As the successful candidate, you will bring experience in site/field engineering support and project execution. You work equally well as a technical member of the team or guiding other members. Your technical and project delivery skills and experience combined with excellent communication skills will allow you to make significant contributions to the project delivery lifecycle on Hydro assets. You will provide site/field engineering support, prepare project plans, and facilitate project close-outs and final documentation. . At certain times, you may be expected to prepare contract documents and technical specifications for a wide variety of projects, evaluate tenders, prepare evaluation reports and recommend award. You may also monitor project progress through all phases to ensure compliance with schedules, technical and commercial specifications.
Responsibilities:
You will join a multi-discipline team working in a project delivery environment responsible to design and execute projects. This position supports technical and project execution activities and may include completing various site engineering duties including site assessments and data gathering, consultant and construction oversight, support for and/or acting as a project manager, preparation of project proposals (capital & operating), preparation of project progress reports, involvement in preparing project estimates, schedules, resource requirements, forecasting, project management from initiation through design, construction, commissioning and closeout, contract management and change management, tender preparation and bid evaluations, provide onsite support during construction and commissioning. Your role will provide a key interface between the operations and maintenance team and the project execution team.
Job Requirements:
You have graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and are, or eligible to be, a registered member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) with a minimum of 5 years relevant multi-disciplinary project experience including Civil, Mechanical and Electrical. The ideal candidate enjoys working in field and site locations as an engineer and/or as the project manager with a range of work experiences such as engineering design, concept development, project management, construction, administration, operation and maintenance, commissioning, performance testing and evaluation, as well as in leading and coaching technical personnel. You must exhibit flexibility, the capability to effectively assess situations, build and execute solutions; easily build working relationships; be a competent team builder and coach; have proficient written and oral communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. You must possess a valid driver license.
Please note the successful candidate is required to relocate to Churchill Falls, NL. Relocation and accommodations support will be provided. Visit our website to learn more about our Churchill Falls operations www.nlh.nl.ca and community www.churchillfalls.ca .
CLOSING DATE: September 22, 2023
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 .
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.
