Electrical Project Engineer - Protection and Controls

Overview

At Artelia Canada, we believe that every project is a unique opportunity to design solutions for a positive life. This is what drives us every day: imagining, creating, and delivering projects that make a real difference in people’s lives and contribute to a better future. With over 50 years of experience and a presence across Canada, our team of 1,200 experts works passionately in diverse fields such as mobility, building, energy, environment and earth sciences, water, industry, and telecommunications. We combine our local expertise with the international strength of the Artelia Group, bringing together over 100 years of history and more than 10,000 employees in 40 countries to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions. With 100% ownership by its managers and employees, Artelia values autonomy, creativity, and collaboration. Joining Artelia means choosing a stimulating environment where everyone plays a part in shaping a more sustainable and human-centered world!

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Work location: St-John\'s

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Project Manager(s) on various projects


• Review tender packages prepared by other consultants and contractors


• Review shop drawings prepared by contractors and vendors


• Prepare tender packages for contracts


• Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs)


• Provide technical input as a design team member for projects and other technical documentation


• Direct and supervise consultants and contractors during the completion of specific engagements


• Review and approve reports prepared by consultants


• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) as required


• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction activities, verify project progress, and provide support to site teams


• Facilitate effective communication across stakeholders


• Review and approve technical documentation, including commissioning


• Assist with project closeout activities, ensuring smooth transition of completed assets to operations


• Promote continual improvement through lessons learned, innovative approaches, and sharing best practices with other project teams


• Submit timesheets and documentation in accordance with NL Hydro’s project management requirements


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Electrical) with a minimum of 8 years experience since graduation


• Registered with and currently hold Professional Engineer designation from the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) association


• Experience in the configuration and programming of PLCs and DCS


• Experience in network architecture design


• Experience in preparing and using logic and wiring diagrams


• Experience in the design and/or fabrication of electrical utility equipment, including but not limited to switchgear, motor control centers, lighting, transformers, breakers, etc.


• Experience in supervising equipment installation and commissioning


• Relevant experience in complex, multi-discipline projects


• Experience in selecting, setting and troubleshooting protective relays


• A working knowledge of communication protocols


• Proven and demonstrated communication skills


• Ability to thrive as a participant and/or leader within a multi-discipline team of both internal and external resources


• Relevant experience in the design, implementation and troubleshooting of protection and/or control systems in general, with emphasis on hydro generation plants or electrical transmission systems or equivalent


• Experience in design, managing construction contracts and commissioning


• Experience in preparing project estimates


• Excellent computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office


• Ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and changing project demands

Your benefits

• Start date: April 20th, 2026


• Anticipated End date: December 31st, 2026


• Full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week


• Competitive salaries


• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution


• Group insurance program


• Health Spending Account


• Reimbursement of professional contribution fees


• Stimulating work environment

Please note that Artelia subscribes to the Employment Equity Program and encourages women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodation measures are available upon request.