Corporate Planning - Engineer V/Engineer I-IV
One (1) Regular Position
Location - Flexible
Competition E21494-2024

At NB Power we are committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we're New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations. We are actively looking for a new member to join us.

The Corporate Planning team is responsible for supporting the budgeting and reporting of Fuel and Purchase Power requirements, providing financial and operational analysis for various corporate groups on key strategic decisions, and managing the regulatory and rate-setting processes.

As part of the Corporate Planning team, this position is responsible for providing an outlook of future costs and energy balances of NB Power through the forecasting of revenues, energy, and future demand.

Key functions include:

• Performing Fuel and Purchase Power forecasting.
• Conducting Fuel and Purchase Power reconciliation and variance analysis.
• Providing decision support analysis for strategic initiatives and financial hedging.

Our ideal teammate will have:

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline AND Registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of New Brunswick
• Eight years of experience working in a power utility, which includes:

o Five years' experience working with modelling software and experience using economic dispatch modelling software, preference will be given to candidates with experience using PROMOD or PLEXOS
o Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
o Ability to use tools such as MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint.
o Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and prepare technical documents
o Demonstrated ability to lead projects and ability to manage stakeholders at a senior level in the organization

If no candidate is identified who meets the specified criteria for the Engineer V position above, preference will be given to candidates who meet the following qualifications and will be considered for classification as an Engineer I - IV.

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline AND Registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of New Brunswick
• Six years of experience working in a power utility, which includes:

o Three years' experience working with modelling software and experience using economic dispatch modelling software, preference with PROMOD or PLEXOS.
o Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
o Ability to use tools such as MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint.
o Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and prepare technical documents
o Demonstrated ability to lead projects and ability to manage stakeholders at a senior level in the organization

An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
• Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
• Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
• Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wages

Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials as long as they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

In order to be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Adedoyin Tope-Daramola, at [email protected]

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, November 19, 2024

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.