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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.
Electrical Engineer - Live Line
Competition #: NLH-NR-24-004
Status: Permanent
Location: St. John's, Hydro Place
Summary of Job Function:
Performs the duties of an Electrical Engineer specializing in Live Line engineering and operational support. This involves providing support and technical expertise in high voltage electrical and utility power systems and being responsible for engineering aspects of the Live Line program. Work includes but is not limited to developing technical standards and procedures, preparing engineering assessments and safety calculations with respect to Minimum Approach Distances (MAD), Arc Flash and grounding and bonding. Work will be performed as part of capital projects, operating projects, and maintenance activities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide engineering design and operational support focused on Live Line engineering for AC and HVDC assets.
- Participate in developing Electrical Engineering standards, preventative maintenance programs, and procedures/guidelines relating to Live Line work.
- Prepare/coordinate electrical and structural engineering assessments and safety calculations including Minimum Approach Distances, Arc Flash, ground grid analysis etc.
- Provide technical support during completion of capital or operating projects and participate in factory acceptance testing and commissioning as required.
- Assist with troubleshooting operational issues and accident investigations to determine root causes.
- Maintain a high level understanding of Live Line procedures, industry standards, grounding and bonding requirements, and equipment including those used by other utilities. This includes being knowledgeable in latest technology and design requirements associated with Live Line work and techniques applicable to the technical and operational areas of both existing and future requirements.
- Participate in and lead internal committees as required including grounding and bonding committee and arc flash committee.
- Provide technical support, training and guidance to crews in the field as well as Live Line Specialist.
Job Requirements:
Membership or eligibility for membership in PEGNL. Familiarity with Canadian Electrical Code, CSA, ANSI, and IEEE Standards. Normally assigned to office, but is required to work in existing HVDC stations, AC Stations, generation facilities, constructions sites, manufacturing plants and machine shops. Experience in design, implementation and troubleshooting of electrical or transmission systems and supervising equipment installation and commissioning. Previous experience with Live Line work procedures and principles, insulation theory, grounding and bonding principles and statistics. Ability to use computerized simulation programs for modeling the electrical system and knowledge of programs such as PSCAD/EMTDC and CDEGS.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of seven (7) years from graduation, with experience related to the type of work.
CLOSING DATE: January 31, 2024
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.
