About Us
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/Mechanical Engineer to support long-term asset planning for one of our clients in Newfoundland and Labrador.
In this role, you will work as an embedded member of a Long Term Asset Planning team. Responsibilities include contributing to the development and continuous improvement of long-term capital and operating plans for assets, supporting asset management initiatives and capital projects, and providing technical support to ensure the reliable and cost effective operation of production systems. You will also contribute to developing capital budget estimates, preparing scope documents, providing technical support, preparing work packages, supporting condition assessments, and assisting with the development of technical specifications, engineering standards, and engineering directives to ensure best practices are followed.
This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an anticipated start date of June 15, 2026, and an end date of June 11, 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
- Support the development and continuous improvement of long term asset plans.
- Support asset management initiatives (such as preventive maintenance optimization, and contributing to the development and execution of capital projects).
- Develop capital budget estimates
- Prepare scope documents
- Provide technical support to Operations and Maintenance teams
- Prepare work packages
- Support condition assessments
- Assist with the development of technical specifications, engineering standards, and engineering directives to ensure best practices are followed.
- The role will require close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support effective and coordinated program delivery.
Education and Experience Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering
- Eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Engineers (P.Eng.) with PEGNL
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience, preferably within a utility or hydroelectric generation environment
- Experience developing engineering estimates, scope documents, and supporting capital project execution.
- Experience in the development and management of engineering consultants and construction contracts.
- Experience in maintenance tactic implementation and troubleshooting would be considered an asset.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Asset management certifications (e.g., CAMP, MMP) or similar would be considered an asset.
- 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.
Find out more about North Star Associates by visiting our website at www.nsainc.ca
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $35.00-$80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
