52.23 - $65.32 hourly based on 40 hours per week

At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. 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.

Since the 1980s, concrete portions of the hydro station have been affected by a chemical reaction called alkali-aggregate reaction (AAR). The reaction causes the concrete to swell and crack and has required substantial annual maintenance and repairs. NB Power is proposing a project to ensure the station can operate to its intended 100-year lifespan with a modified approach to maintenance and adjusting and replacing equipment and concrete overtime.

As part of the Mactaquac Life Achievement Project (MLAP), the Turbine and Generator, Hydroelectric Electrical Engineer (Engineer V) will be responsible for overseeing and executing technical and project-related activities for MLAP Turbine and Generator Works. This includes reviewing contractor and vendor submissions, supporting project management functions, and participating in site and quality inspections.

As a project team member, work with consultants to find optimized design solutions that meet project requirements while aligning with project cost and schedule constraints. Provide oversight and engineering expertise on various hydro systems such as hydro generator and turbines units, station service systems, powerhouse cranes, emergency diesel generators, high pressure oil lift systems, motor control centers, high voltage switchgear, balance of plant systems and equipment, transformer systems, battery banks, DC systems, instrumentation and condition monitoring systems.





Consultant Management during Construction - provide Owner oversight of consultant Engineer of Record (EoR), including managing the review and return of contractor submissions. Ensure timely completion of reviews and work to support NB Power’s schedules, with results that are reasonable and supported by the construction contracts. Manage and prioritize responding to requests for information (RFIs) and queries raised by the construction contractors. Provide on site engineering oversight of turbine and generator unit overhauls and upgrades, including working with site operations and Contractor to ensure safety and high quality work is executed.

Site support during construction – provide on-site support during construction and assist inspector resources with changed conditions and emerging issues as work progresses. Lead technical inspections of complex assets and oversee testing activities, in accordance with the EoR’s field review plan, commissioning plan, or similar documented work order package requirements.

Leadership – provide supervision and guidance to a small team of junior engineers. supporting their day-to-day technical work and professional development.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer licensed in Current Brunswick or eligible for immediate transfer

Eight years of generation experience including generator unit overhauls, upgrades, and refurbishments.



Balance of plant, switchgear, transformer, construction or design work would be considered an asset.

participating in, or leading a design team, during the planning, detailed design, execution, and close-out phases of a mega-project

providing technical guidance in the field of electrical/instrumentation construction including answering RFIs, managing contractor quality programs, and managing changed conditions.

overseeing project work including project scope definition, cost estimates, development of tender documents, andd overall project planning and coordination; participating in project meetings and organizing and executing from initiation through to completion

Experience with hydroelectric generation equipment, including generators, as well as brownfield or overhaul projects would be considered an asset.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. 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

Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union

Competitive wages

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

For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

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.

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

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