Job Description

About Us

At North Star, we provide exceptional project management that sets a clear course for success. We unite the best people, processes, and technology to deliver projects safely, on-time, and on-budget. We are experts in the design, construction, and maintenance of a wide range of heavy industrial and infrastructure projects in mining, energy, road construction, and more.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced

Project Engineer - Protection & Controls / Electrical

to support the execution of capital and construction projects for one of our clients in

St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador

. This role will support projects across Newfoundland and Labrador and will work closely with project managers, engineering teams, consultants, and contractors.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in

protection and control systems

, along with proven experience supporting multi-discipline engineering and construction projects.

This is a

contract position

with an anticipated

start date of February 23, 2026

, and an

end date of December 31, 2026

, with the possibility of extension. The estimated effort is

37.5 hours per week

,

Monday to Friday.

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

Provide technical support to the Project Manager across assigned projects Review tender packages prepared by consultants and contractors Prepare tender packages and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) Review shop drawings prepared by contractors and vendors Provide technical input as a design team member, including preparation of technical documentation Direct and supervise consultants and contractors during project execution Review and approve reports prepared by consultants Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) as required Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction activities, verify progress, and support site teams Facilitate effective communication among internal teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders Review and approve technical and commissioning documentation Assist with project close-out activities and transition of completed assets to operations Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices Submit timesheets and required documentation in accordance with project requirements Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required

Bachelors degree in

Electrical Engineering

Registered (or eligible for registration) with the

Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL)

8 or more years of experience

since graduation Experience in configuration and programming of

PLCs and DCS systems

Experience with

network architecture design

and communication protocols Experience preparing and interpreting

logic and wiring diagrams

Experience supervising equipment installation and commissioning Experience selecting, setting, and troubleshooting

protective relays

Experience supporting complex, multi-discipline engineering projects Experience in the design, construction, and commissioning of protection and/or control systems, preferably within

hydro generation plants, electrical transmission systems, or equivalent environments

Experience preparing project estimates Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of

Microsoft Office

Proven communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams Ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and changing project demands

Additional Details

A valid

Canadian drivers license

with an acceptable drivers abstract is required A

criminal record check

will be required Candidates must be

fit-for-work

and meet client-specific site requirements Travel to project sites within

Newfoundland and Labrador

may be 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. We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that 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

Benefits:

Dental care Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person