Distribution Engineer

"Excellence in Energy Innovation"

Saint John Energy is an award-winning, internationally recognized distribution utility serving the citizens of Saint John New Brunswick since 1922. Our team has been recognized for energy innovation, leadership, and excellence by Electricity Canada, the International Smart Grid Network, and the Smart Energy Project.

Saint John Energy a community-owned utility that cares, above all, about people. We are relentless in our goal to provide our customers with convenient, reliable energy choices that provide comfort, save money, and help protect the environment. We care about our teams, the communities we serve, and the province where we work and live – we invest in them every day. In all that we do, we seek to leave the world a better place.

Saint John Energy is guided by the principles of: Safety & Wellness, Customer & Community, Integrity, and Bravery. Safety is more than a core value – it's a way of life at Saint John Energy, demonstrated every day through our commitment to the safety of our employees, customers and community.

Saint John Energy is inviting applications for the role of Distribution Engineer  until 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

Critical Tasks

• Monitors Asset Lifecycles and makes asset management recommendations based on risk.
• Monitors enterprise asset management system performance and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Environmental Management including ISO14001 EMS participation.
• Prepares specifications, designs and contract documents.
• Participate in feasibility studies on new emerging industry trends.
• Design and Implementation of Asset Management plans for various critical Asset classes.
• Continuing improvement of the asset health model involving consequence of failure, probability of failure and business risk.
• Assist maintaining and developing Engineering, Asset Management and Construction Standards.
• Prepares budgetary figures for planned projects.
• Conducts system protection studies and the implementation of protection plans.
• Prepares equipment specifications and contract documents.
• Advises on the proper application of Saint John Energy policy with respect to customer equipment and construction.
• Co-ordinates the procurement of materials and services required for distribution projects.
• Co-ordinates construction projects with outside agencies.
• Supports NERC Standard Reliability Compliance.
• Performs SCADA mapping and programming for RTAC's.
• Creates SCADA display's on SJE's ADMS system.
• Designs, estimates and co-ordinates the construction or modification of distribution lines, substations, and street lighting projects.
• Develops and maintains manuals and drawing records of distribution system equipment.
• Responds to technical inquiries involving electrical assets from 3rd
• Conduct Project Management activities.
• Provide technical input into business case studies.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and projects.
• Lead Research and development projects

Working Conditions:

• 40 Hours per week (8:00am – 5:00 pm)
• Inside office and outside environment
• Sitting and standing for moderate periods
• Exposure to construction sites
• Ability to physically implement distribution system designs.

Employment Requirements

• University bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to successful completions.
• Results and detail oriented.
• Must possess valid driver's licence
• Must possess exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with the use of MS Office.
• Willing to collaborate with staff.
• Excellent time management /multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritize.
• Supplemental courses in applied engineering, project management, finance, are an asset.
• Possess a high level of business decorum and confidentiality.
• Self-motivated, possess initiative, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft, Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Passion for sustainability and a strong commitment to achieving net-zero emissions.