Engineer I-IV

Engineer I-IV One Regular position Unionized Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Salary range: $34.70 to $57.72 hourly based on 40 hours per week Competition # E22625 -2026

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 Technical Services Department, the Engineer I–IV is responsible for providing engineering support across all aspects of Distribution Engineering (planning, protection/coordination, standards, power quality, embedded generation, metering, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), etc.).

Provide engineering support in the areas of metering and embedded generation, which may include large industrial metering system designs and meter programming, performing distribution system impact studies for net metering applications, coordinating with Measurement Canada standards, working with field technicians, developing NB Power metering standards, and providing engineering support for the large industrial billing group, meter shop, account managers, the net metering groups, etc.

Provide engineering support in the areas of distribution protection/coordination, and power quality, which may include distribution protective device coordination studies, protective device relay programming, coordinating with field technicians, connecting power quality analyzer, performing power quality studies, etc.

Provide engineering support in the areas of distribution planning and distribution standards, which may include distribution system load flow studies, supporting the planners with their capital plans, and assist in developing distribution standards.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB) as a Member-in-Training or a Professional Engineer. Preference will be given to candidates with the Professional Engineer registration.

Three years of experience in one or more of the following: Metering design and standards Electronic meter programming (may also consider other electronic device programming experience, such as protection relay or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming) SCADA system design/programming, and associated communication protocol experience (Do Not Populate (DNP), Modbus, etc.) Distribution protection and coordination design Electrical system modeling software experience (e.g. CYME Power Engineering Software and CYME Distribution Analysis, Power Systems Computer Aided Design (PSCAD), etc.) Experience with embedded generation or net metering system design/commissioning Substation design, or other relevant electrical design or commissioning experience.

Metering design and standards

Electronic meter programming (may also consider other electronic device programming experience, such as protection relay or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming)

SCADA system design/programming, and associated communication protocol experience (Do Not Populate (DNP), Modbus, etc.)

Distribution protection and coordination design

Electrical system modeling software experience (e.g. CYME Power Engineering Software and CYME Distribution Analysis, Power Systems Computer Aided Design (PSCAD), etc.)

Experience with embedded generation or net metering system design/commissioning

Substation design, or other relevant electrical design or commissioning experience.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may 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 if 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 To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada. For questions concerning this job opening please contact Tamsin Forbes at careers@nbpower.com 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.