Electrical engineer jobs in Canada (1,315 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,315
Employers: 464

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $106,428Across 227 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $53.14Across 38 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 1%7 listings
Hybrid: 38%494 listings
On-site: 62%811 listings

Not specified: <1% (3 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (98), Egis Group (61), BBA Consultants (42).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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- $52.23 to $65.32 CAD / hour
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Énergie NB Power

Engineer V (Hydroelectric Electrical Engineer)

Fredericton, NB, Canada

$52.23 to $65.32 CAD / hour · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $52.23 to $65.32 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 21, 2026
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Original job description

One, Regular position

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Salary range: $52.23 - $65.32 hourly based on 40 hours per week

Competition # E22455-2026

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.

The Mactaquac Generating Station began generating electricity in 1968. Since the 1980s, concrete portions of the hydro station have been affected by a chemical reaction called alkali-aggregate reaction (AAR). The reaction causes the concrete to swell and crack and has required substantial annual maintenance and repairs. NB Power is proposing a project to ensure the station can operate to its intended 100-year lifespan with a modified approach to maintenance and adjusting and replacing equipment and concrete overtime.

As part of the Mactaquac Life Achievement Project (MLAP), the Turbine and Generator, Hydroelectric Electrical Engineer (Engineer V) will be responsible for overseeing and executing technical and project-related activities for MLAP Turbine and Generator Works. This includes reviewing contractor and vendor submissions, supporting project management functions, and participating in site and quality inspections.

Key functions include:

Design review - provide Owner design review of Turbine and Generator Manufacturer and consulting Engineer of Record submissions. As a project team member, work with consultants to find optimized design solutions that meet project requirements while aligning with project cost and schedule constraints. Provide oversight and engineering expertise on various hydro systems such as hydro generator and turbines units, station service systems, powerhouse cranes, emergency diesel generators, high pressure oil lift systems, motor control centers, high voltage switchgear, balance of plant systems and equipment, transformer systems, battery banks, DC systems, instrumentation and condition monitoring systems.
Consultant Management during Construction - provide Owner oversight of consultant Engineer of Record (EoR), including managing the review and return of contractor submissions. Ensure timely completion of reviews and work to support NB Power’s schedules, with results that are reasonable and supported by the construction contracts. Manage and prioritize responding to requests for information (RFIs) and queries raised by the construction contractors. Provide on site engineering oversight of turbine and generator unit overhauls and upgrades, including working with site operations and Contractor to ensure safety and high quality work is executed.
Site support during construction – provide on-site support during construction and assist inspector resources with changed conditions and emerging issues as work progresses. Lead technical inspections of complex assets and oversee testing activities, in accordance with the EoR’s field review plan, commissioning plan, or similar documented work order package requirements.
Leadership – provide supervision and guidance to a small team of junior engineers. supporting their day-to-day technical work and professional development.

Our ideal teammate will have:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer licensed in New Brunswick or eligible for immediate transfer
Eight years of generation experience including generator unit overhauls, upgrades, and refurbishments. Balance of plant, switchgear, transformer, construction or design work would be considered an asset.
Five years of demonstrated experience in:
participating in, or leading a design team, during the planning, detailed design, execution, and close-out phases of a mega-project
providing technical guidance in the field of electrical/instrumentation construction including answering RFIs, managing contractor quality programs, and managing changed conditions.
overseeing project work including project scope definition, cost estimates, development of tender documents, andd overall project planning and coordination; participating in project meetings and organizing and executing from initiation through to completion
Valid Class V driver’s license
Experience with hydroelectric generation equipment, including generators, as well as brownfield or overhaul projects would be considered an asset.

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/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.

This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Tamsin Otvos 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.

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Responsibilities

Oversee and execute technical and project activities for the Mactaquac Life Achievement Project’s turbine and generator works, including design reviews, consultant and contractor coordination, and on-site construction oversight. Lead technical inspections and testing, support safe and high-quality execution, and guide junior engineers.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, professional engineering registration in New Brunswick or eligibility for immediate transfer, and eight years of generation experience, including generator overhauls, upgrades, and refurbishments. Also requires five years of experience in mega-project design or delivery, field electrical/instrumentation construction guidance, and project planning and coordination, plus a valid Class V driver’s license.

Skills

Hydroelectric Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Generator Overhauls And Upgrades
Turbine Systems
Design Review
Project Management
Consultant Management
Contractor Submission Review
Request For Information Management
Construction Oversight
Quality Inspections
Commissioning And Testing
Electrical And Instrumentation Construction
Project Planning And Coordination
Team Leadership
Professional Engineering

Benefits

Health And Dental Plans
Health Spending Account
Wellness Options
Employee And Family Assistance Program
Financial Protection Benefits
Paid Or Unpaid Leave Options
Career Development And Growth
Competitive Wages

Visa sponsorship

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Hiring contact

Tamsin Otvos

Keywords

Hydroelectric Generation
Electrical Engineering
Turbine And Generator Systems
Generator Overhauls
Equipment Upgrades
Refurbishments
Balance Of Plant
High-Voltage Switchgear
Transformer Systems
Station Service Systems
Powerhouse Cranes
Emergency Diesel Generators
High-Pressure Oil Lift Systems
Motor Control Centers
Battery Banks
DC Systems
Instrumentation
Condition Monitoring
Design Review
Engineer Of Record
Construction Oversight
Contractor Quality Programs
Requests For Information
Changed Conditions
Field Inspections
Commissioning
Project Scope Definition
Cost Estimates
Tender Documents
Project Planning And Coordination

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