Power Line Designer - Term

“Excellence in Energy Innovation”

Saint John Energy is an award-winning, internationally recognized distribution utility serving the ratepayers and 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.

We are 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, we care about the communities we serve and we care about 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 a six-month, Term Power Line Designer (PLD) until 4:00pm on May 13, 2025.

The Power Line Designer provides detailing and estimating for assigned projects; investigates insurance claims and street light requests.  Provides a liaison with various outside agencies such as, City of Saint John, Bell Aliant and Rogers for information exchange and work coordination.

The employment requirements for this position are:

• Must possess Trade Ticket in the utility industry


• One year experience working in a customer-service based environment


• Possess working knowledge of various Information Systems


• Must have excellent verbal communication skills


• Complex duties, required accuracy and attention to details at all times


• Ability to prioritize tasks


• Ability to read, interpret and design blueprints and schematics


• Strong problem identification and problem-solving skills


• Possess valid drivers’ licence

The Duties of this position include:

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of Saint John Energy policies, procedures, standards rate codes and practices;


• Liaise with electrical contractors and Department of Labour electrical inspectors with regard to new           services and upgrading, as per the Service Entrance Standards and CSA Standards;


• Provide information on all aspects of customer service, i.e. rate schedules and policies, service entrance standards, etc;


• Detail, estimate and prepare necessary documentation for expansion or alterations to distribution plant;


• Tracks time to be invoiced to Aliant for joint detailing and project oversight;


•  Investigate and process rental and street lighting requests, and updates records as required;


• Obtain permission and easements from property owners for the placement of Saint John Energy facilities;


• Perform  investigation into customer claims regarding Saint John Energy-caused property damage and prepares reports for review for insurance agencies;


• Act as field inspector for underground installations by third parties (i.e. developers, City, etc); 


• Assist the Operations Department in the restoration of power on a twenty-four (24) hour basis;   


• Investigates customer complaints and initiates corrective action, i.e. radio interference, irregular power bills, abnormal voltage, etc.;


• Cable locating support as required;


• Various other temporary and/or permanent duties as required in the operations of Saint John Energy and as directed by Management.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.