Electrical Maintenance Engineer
About the role
The Opportunity: Electrical Maintenance Engineer Looking for meaningful engineering work where your expertise truly matters? Join Yukon Energy as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer and help keep our northern power system safe, reliable, and resilient. In this role, you’ll work hands-on with generation and substation assets, tackle real-world troubleshooting challenges, and grow your skills across a diverse grid — from hydro to diesel and advanced control systems. If you value technical excellence, love problem-solving in dynamic environments, and want your work to support communities and the northern lifestyle, this is your opportunity to build a purpose-driven career with a utility that’s powering the future of the Yukon. Who we are : Yukon Energy is the primary generator and transmitter of electrical energy in the Yukon territory, operating within the Traditional Territories of Yukon First Nations. We take pride in our commitment to sustainability and collaboration with Indigenous communities across all our operations.
What will you do : As the Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will:
- Support the Operations department by ensuring the reliability, performance, and safety of electrical assets across hydro and thermal generation plants, high-voltage substations, and protection and control systems.
- Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance, troubleshoot electrical issues, and assist in commissioning capital projects.
- Review periodic maintenance test reports, identify required corrective actions, and ensure implementation.
- Work with Asset Management and Engineering teams to develop strategies for long-term asset management and optimization.
What You Need To Succeed
- Registered Professional Electrical Engineer, eligible for registration in Yukon.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in utilities, including technical and operational experience with electrical systems in power generation and high-voltage substations.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, including generators, transformers, transmission lines and structures, substations, distribution systems, and associated control systems, visibility, metering, and communications.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical control systems, including protection and automation systems, with sufficient expertise to provide guidance.
- Ability to review and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, wire termination sheets, operation manuals, and other technical documentation.
- Experience supporting field infrastructure commissioning, including commissioning of electrical equipment, control systems, and SCADA integration.
- Proficient in troubleshooting small to medium-sized electrical control systems and automation setups.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong client-service orientation and the ability to work effectively with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
- A valid class 5 driver’s license.
- A valid first aid certificate.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and a diverse cultural environment.
Compensation: Competitive salary and benefit package.
What Is In It For You
- Northern Allowance: $7,000.00 + 5% Base Pay added to Base Salary
- Comprehensive Benefit Package that begins the first day of employment
- RRSP Matching Program begins first day of employment
- 4 weeks of vacation leave, 4 weeks of sick leave, 40 hours of special leave
- Travel Allowances for employee and their spouse and dependent(s)
- Annual Wellness Subsidy
- Cell Phone Subsidy
- Flexible work arrangements/Work From Home options
- Relocation Assistance
- Training and Development opportunities
- Opportunity to be a part of something greater and help the Yukon
Yukon Energy values diversity in the workplace. We strive to achieve a skilled workforce that is representative of the population we serve, and we are committed to the employment and professional development of Yukon First Nations citizens. First Nations candidates are encouraged to self-declare.
To apply , please go to Recruitment (adp.com).
If you have any questions, please feel free email People & Culture via email at hr@yec.yk.ca . The posting will remain open until the position is filled.
We thank all candidates for applying but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada for any employer without employer sponsorship.
Date Posted: Updated: November 5, 2025
About Yukon Energy
Established in 1987, Yukon Energy is a publicly owned electrical utility that operates as a business, at arms length from the Yukon government. We are the main generator and transmitter of electrical energy in Yukon and we work with our parent company Yukon Development Corporation to provide Yukoners with a sufficient supply of safe, reliable electricity and related energy services.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
About the role
The Opportunity: Electrical Maintenance Engineer Looking for meaningful engineering work where your expertise truly matters? Join Yukon Energy as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer and help keep our northern power system safe, reliable, and resilient. In this role, you’ll work hands-on with generation and substation assets, tackle real-world troubleshooting challenges, and grow your skills across a diverse grid — from hydro to diesel and advanced control systems. If you value technical excellence, love problem-solving in dynamic environments, and want your work to support communities and the northern lifestyle, this is your opportunity to build a purpose-driven career with a utility that’s powering the future of the Yukon. Who we are : Yukon Energy is the primary generator and transmitter of electrical energy in the Yukon territory, operating within the Traditional Territories of Yukon First Nations. We take pride in our commitment to sustainability and collaboration with Indigenous communities across all our operations.
What will you do : As the Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will:
- Support the Operations department by ensuring the reliability, performance, and safety of electrical assets across hydro and thermal generation plants, high-voltage substations, and protection and control systems.
- Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance, troubleshoot electrical issues, and assist in commissioning capital projects.
- Review periodic maintenance test reports, identify required corrective actions, and ensure implementation.
- Work with Asset Management and Engineering teams to develop strategies for long-term asset management and optimization.
What You Need To Succeed
- Registered Professional Electrical Engineer, eligible for registration in Yukon.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in utilities, including technical and operational experience with electrical systems in power generation and high-voltage substations.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, including generators, transformers, transmission lines and structures, substations, distribution systems, and associated control systems, visibility, metering, and communications.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical control systems, including protection and automation systems, with sufficient expertise to provide guidance.
- Ability to review and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, wire termination sheets, operation manuals, and other technical documentation.
- Experience supporting field infrastructure commissioning, including commissioning of electrical equipment, control systems, and SCADA integration.
- Proficient in troubleshooting small to medium-sized electrical control systems and automation setups.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong client-service orientation and the ability to work effectively with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
- A valid class 5 driver’s license.
- A valid first aid certificate.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and a diverse cultural environment.
Compensation: Competitive salary and benefit package.
What Is In It For You
- Northern Allowance: $7,000.00 + 5% Base Pay added to Base Salary
- Comprehensive Benefit Package that begins the first day of employment
- RRSP Matching Program begins first day of employment
- 4 weeks of vacation leave, 4 weeks of sick leave, 40 hours of special leave
- Travel Allowances for employee and their spouse and dependent(s)
- Annual Wellness Subsidy
- Cell Phone Subsidy
- Flexible work arrangements/Work From Home options
- Relocation Assistance
- Training and Development opportunities
- Opportunity to be a part of something greater and help the Yukon
Yukon Energy values diversity in the workplace. We strive to achieve a skilled workforce that is representative of the population we serve, and we are committed to the employment and professional development of Yukon First Nations citizens. First Nations candidates are encouraged to self-declare.
To apply , please go to Recruitment (adp.com).
If you have any questions, please feel free email People & Culture via email at hr@yec.yk.ca . The posting will remain open until the position is filled.
We thank all candidates for applying but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada for any employer without employer sponsorship.
Date Posted: Updated: November 5, 2025
About Yukon Energy
Established in 1987, Yukon Energy is a publicly owned electrical utility that operates as a business, at arms length from the Yukon government. We are the main generator and transmitter of electrical energy in Yukon and we work with our parent company Yukon Development Corporation to provide Yukoners with a sufficient supply of safe, reliable electricity and related energy services.