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About the Role

The Electric Reliability Engineer is responsible for supporting the overall reliability of electrical systems across Northland Power’s North American operating fleet. You will provide expertise on electrical systems to interfacing groups including SCADA/Operations Performance, Market Operations, Commercial Operations, and IT/OT. Travel to sites within Canada and internationally will be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain equipment and facility ratings documents and databases.
• Support protective relay system maintenance, relay settings databases, and calculations.
• Coordinate with external engineering firms and contractors for the preparation of test plans, testing, and generating unit dynamic models and performance validation.
• Oversee and review contractor engineering studies that pertain to relay settings development, coordination, and arc flash.
• Train and communicate with generating station personnel.
• Facilitate NERC and regional reliability compliance programs.
• Support capital work and outage planning.
• Establish and further develop maintenance best practices for electrical systems.
• Review test reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Supervise the work of contractors on site.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• Valid G class driver’s license.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of reliability engineering best practices applicable to power generation.
• Working knowledge of electrical power systems and equipment as well as wind, solar, and thermal energy generation.
• Familiarity with competitive deregulated electricity markets in North America is a great asset.

Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Power Systems Engineering
• Energy Systems Engineering
• Reliability Engineering
• Electrical Power Systems
• Electrical Equipment
• Wind Energy Generation
• Solar Energy Generation
• Thermal Energy Generation
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Location

• Canada
• International

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Not specified

Education Level

• Post-secondary degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or related discipline

Salary/Compensations

• $86,400.00 - $108,000.00

Benefits

• Competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%
• Extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one
• Paid parental leave
• Accident and Life Insurance
• Disability benefits
• Global Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to mental health resources
• Birthday off
• Three additional floating days off annually

About the Company

• Northland is an enabler of change, united by a journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.
• Early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.
• Developers, owners and operators at the forefront of the energy transition, uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where they operate.
• Expanded business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader.
• Brings together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Motivated by a common vision of energy’s place on our planet, believing in powering a better world for generations to come.

Equal Opportunity

• Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment.
• We use AI‑enabled tools to help identify applications that meet job‑related criteria. All applications are reviewed and decisions are made by people.
• If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.