Project Engineering Assistant
One (1) Regular Position
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Competition # E21669-2025

At NB Power we are a team, 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, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.

As part of the Provincial Field Engineering team, the Project Engineering Assistant is accountable for the effectiveness of day-to-day engineering to meet regional engineering priorities by providing technical advice and support to Power Line Designers, as well as overseeing and coordinating engineering projects, and providing technical engineering services.

Key functions include:
• Provide technical advice, formal instruction and training to Power Line Designers on the distribution electrical system, effectively resolve escalated customer inquiries and liaise with outside agencies, engineering consulting firms, field personnel and distribution system operations.
• Perform all activities related to the coordination and oversight of engineering projects to ensure cost effectiveness and sound engineering to maintain system readiness and reliability. This position is also responsible to ensure standard and joint agreements are adhered to.
• Provide technical engineering services to the engineering team including special structure design, computer-aided drawing, power quality analysis and the preparation of switching schedules involving multiple steps using various computer-based software (CYME, Stakeout, MS Project, Excel).
• Provide support during storm events assuming the role of Restoration Coordinator (or similar) and will aid in the preparation of work permit documentation.

The ideal teammate will have one of the following:
• BSc Electrical Engineering
• BSc Power Engineering
• Diploma Technology Electrical Engineering
• Diploma Technology Engineering Civil

Combined with:
• Two years of experience in electrical theory, designing, constructing, maintaining and troubleshooting electrical circuits
• Two years of experience effectively dealing with customer inquiries and disputes
• Experience with computer-based software, (CYME, Stakeout, MS Project and Excel)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

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.

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
• Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wages

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

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 at Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials: https://www.cicic.ca/1374/obtain_an_academic_credential_assessment_for_general_purposes.canada

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

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Lynnsey Pringle at [email protected].

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.

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, March 20, 2025

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