Electrical Design Engineer

At North Star, we provide exceptional project management and support services that set a clear course for success. We unite the best people, processes, and technology to deliver work safely, efficiently, and effectively. We support public and private sector clients across a range of operational and infrastructure environments.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced

Electrical Design Engineer to support electrical engineering and capital project delivery for one of our clients in Newfoundland and Labrador.

In this role, you will work as an embedded member of a multi-disciplinary engineering team supporting the design and execution of capital projects. Responsibilities include electrical design development, estimating, drawing and specification preparation, tender and contract support, commissioning and energization planning, and field support during construction and project closeout. You will also contribute to technical service requests and engineering standards development within the electrical engineering group.

This role is 37.5 hours per week , Monday to Friday, with an anticipated start date of August 24, 2026 , and an end date of August 20, 2027 . Work will be based in St. John's, NL , with travel within Newfoundland and Labrador as required.

Please note that we are accepting resumes for this role on behalf of one of our clients. If your experience and qualifications appear to be a strong fit, your application details will be shared with our client for their review.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide electrical design engineering support for capital project delivery
• Develop electrical designs, estimates, drawings, and technical specifications
• Support tender preparation, contract development, and contract administration activities
• Participate in commissioning and energization planning activities
• Provide on-site support during construction, installation, and commissioning phases
• Review engineering drawings and identify technical issues and solutions
• Support project closeout activities and turnover to operations
• Contribute to technical service requests and standards development
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholders
• Support consultant and contractor management activities as required

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with PEGNL
• Experience in utility electrical systems, including terminal stations up to 230 kV
• Experience with generation systems including diesel, gas turbine, thermal, or hydro facilities
• Strong understanding of electrical systems such as switchgear, transformers, MCCs, UPS systems, and distribution equipment
• Experience in engineering design, drawing review, estimating, and project execution
• Experience in contract and consultant management considered an asset
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with ability to work in multidisciplinary environments
• Willingness to travel as required

Additional Details

• Position location: St. John's, NL
• Work schedule: 37.5 hours per week
• Travel within Newfoundland and Labrador may be required
• Valid Canadian driver's license and acceptable driver's abstract required
• Criminal record check required
• Education and professional designation verification required

North Star Associates is strongly committed to employment equity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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