Electrical Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Nova Scotia Power
Location: Dartmouth, NS B2W 3E6
Description:
The Opportunity
Company: Department: Nova Scotia Power, Power Production
Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia - Tuft's Cove Generating Station
Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time - On-site
Closing Date: April 13, 2025
We are currently looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Power Production team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Manager, Projects and Engineering, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing capital projects, specifically related to Tufts Cove Generating Station and NSP's Combustion Turbine generating sites across Nova Scotia.
Key elements of this role include:
The successful candidate will join Nova Scotia Power's team of dedicated professionals, whose goal is to exceed our customer's expectations in delivering reliable and cost-effective energy and services.
As an Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for the following:
Primary Accountabilities:
Secondary Accountabilities:
You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.
These skills will make you successful:
To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:
Educational & Experience:
Skills & Additional Requirements:
Personal Attributes:
We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we've listed above, please consider applying. Have a question or want to learn more about this opportunity? Contact - Shaniel Smith, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist: shaniel.smith@nspower.ca
Learn more about our culture and values
At the Emera Group of Companies, you'll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.
If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by April 13, 2025, and let us know why this role is right for you.
The perks of joining our team? We offer:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera
As one of Atlantic Canada's largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.
Recruitment & Promotion Policy
The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.
Company: Department: Nova Scotia Power, Power Production
Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia - Tuft's Cove Generating Station
Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time - On-site
Closing Date: April 13, 2025
We are currently looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Power Production team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Manager, Projects and Engineering, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing capital projects, specifically related to Tufts Cove Generating Station and NSP's Combustion Turbine generating sites across Nova Scotia.
Key elements of this role include:
The successful candidate will join Nova Scotia Power's team of dedicated professionals, whose goal is to exceed our customer's expectations in delivering reliable and cost-effective energy and services.
As an Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for the following:
Primary Accountabilities:
- Project Management:
- Ensure safe execution within defined schedules, scopes, and budgets.
- Implement processes and procedures to support successful project completion.
- Identify and engage necessary resources to complete projects effectively.
- Supervise employees and/or contractors working on assigned projects, as applicable
- Engineering Support: Provide support to operations and maintenance personnel at Tufts Cove and Combustion Turbine sites across Nova Scotia.
- Technical Expertise: Offer expertise on generators, motors, switchgear, breakers, control systems, instrumentation, and other equipment.
- Reliability Programs: Manage reliability and asset integrity programs for major electrical equipment in plants.
Secondary Accountabilities:
- Outage Support: Assist during maintenance outages, unplanned outages, and troubleshoot electrical issues.
- Training: Provide training and guidance on electrical equipment and related procedures.
- Documentation: Update and maintain critical technical drawings, documents and reports.
- Work Environment: Foster a work environment based on mutual trust and respect, ensuring all work is carried out safely and effectively.
You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.
These skills will make you successful:
To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:
Educational & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Must be a registered member or eligible for membership with Engineers Nova Scotia.
- Minimum of 5 years in an industrial environment, preferably within a generating environment.
Skills & Additional Requirements:
- Self-starter with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to function effectively in a team environment.
- Exceptional safety record.
- Strong communication skills.
- Commitment to personal development.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Willingness to travel and provide after-hours consultation and emergency power restoration work.
Personal Attributes:
- Leading projects to replace or refurbish electrical equipment.
- Maintenance and overhaul of electrical systems and equipment.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we've listed above, please consider applying. Have a question or want to learn more about this opportunity? Contact - Shaniel Smith, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist: shaniel.smith@nspower.ca
Learn more about our culture and values
At the Emera Group of Companies, you'll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.
If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by April 13, 2025, and let us know why this role is right for you.
The perks of joining our team? We offer:
- Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
- Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
- Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching, volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
- Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera
As one of Atlantic Canada's largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.
Recruitment & Promotion Policy
The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.