Electrical Engineer

NTPC – Northwest Territories Power Corporation1 day ago

Hay River, NT

$66 - $80/hour

Mid Level

full_time

Top Benefits

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Long-term disability insurance

About the role

Overview:

This position is located in Hay River, NT (on-site, NOT remote)

To provide electrical design, engineering, and project management services from the conceptual stage through to commissioning for capital projects and operational support involving the Corporation's generating stations and transmission and distribution systems. The incumbent will be required to perform the following tasks with minimal supervision:

Responsibilities:

- Always work safely, adhere to all aspects of the NTPC Health & Safety and Environmental programs, comply with all rules & regulations, and continually practice health & safety while performing any duties.

- Prepares preliminary and final detailed designs for the electrical and automation systems associated with the Corporation's diesel, hydro-electric, and renewable generating stations, as well as transmission and distribution substations. These systems include generators, transformers, switchgear, plant automation, auxiliary electrical apparatus, control systems, and protective relaying systems. Designs shall be practical, economical, and meet or exceed the latest edition of all applicable codes, standards, and regulations.

- Performs tender evaluations and provides recommendations for contract award. Carries out administration of contract on equipment and construction. Initiates purchase, processes progress and processes final payment claims for further review and approval.

- Performs on-site construction supervision, prepares detailed, project-specific electrical commissioning procedures and carries out or witnesses, as appropriate, the commissioning of electrical and automation systems.

- Supports Hydro and Thermal Operations as requested to resolve complex electrical issues and to assist with investigations, outage analysis, restoration and emergency field repairs.

- Participates in the development of corporate technical standards, procedures and policies.

- Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's (or Master’s) degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of six years related experience in a utility or industrial setting with Electrical / Automation / Protection / and Controls. Preferably five years of electrical utility experience of which two are directly related to thermal and/or hydroelectric power generation. Equivalencies may be considered.

- Registered with NAPEG in NWT or other Professional Engineering association in other Provinces of Canada. If registered as P. Eng outside of NWT, individual must be eligible to be registered with NAPEG as P.Eng.

- Accomplished computer skills and ability to apply electrical analysis / design software.

- Excellent English communication and writing skills.

- Ability to work alone, in a team environment, and independently with minimal supervision.

- Above average interpersonal skills and ability to work in a functional team environment.

- Strong consultation, organization, and time management skills to ensure work is appropriately prioritized.

- Willing and able to travel throughout the Territory.

- Class 5 driver's license.

- Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check will be required.

- Must be eligible to work/live in Canada (NWT) without sponsorship.

This is a bargaining unit position. Salary for this position ranges from $66.22/hour - $80.48/hour plus location allowance of approximately $3,823 per annum. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental benefits, long-term disability, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan. This position is located in Hay River, NT, and does require the successful candidate to reside/relocate here. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Indigenous Employment Policy - Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status via the online portal application process in order to receive priority consideration.

We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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About NTPC – Northwest Territories Power Corporation

Utilities

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We are committed to helping exceptional people realize their potential. We value teamwork, customer service, accountability, and integrity.

Working in the North is an experience like no other. Once you are here, you will not want to leave. It’s a work environment and lifestyle comparable to none. If you enjoy the outdoors, volunteering, coaching or sports, we are sure you’ll be happy here.

Our mission is to generate, transmit and distribute electricity in a safe, reliable, efficient and environmentally sound manner; striving to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. NTPC exists to provide value to its shareholder and customers through the efforts of a highly dedicated, skilled, and productive workforce.

We distribute electricity to end-use consumers in 26 of the 33 communities in the NWT and supply electricity on a wholesale basis to two distributing utilities which, in turn, retail electricity to customers in Yellowknife and the Hay River area. NTPC's facilities include hydroelectric, diesel, and LNG (liquified natural gas) generation plants, transmission systems and numerous isolated electrical distribution systems. NTPC also owns and operates alternative energy assets used for the supply of residual heat, solar power and co-generation.

The Corporation’s systems serve a population of approximately 43,000 in an area of 1.3 million square kilometers. Many of the communities NTPC serves are only accessible by air, barge or winter road.