Senior Electrical Engineer

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Power Generation

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Closing Date: October 21, 2024

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Power Generation team. Reporting to the Asset Management Power Production Risk and Reliability Manager you will join a team of dedicated professionals at our Halifax location.

You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

• Support Power Production plants with technical expertise on generators, excitation systems, switchgear, breakers and development of procedures.
• Identify test requirements and intervals for major electrical equipment in Power Production plants.
• Review results of electrical equipment testing including generators, isolated phase bus duct systems, motors, etc.
• Provide engineering support to the capital program for new technologies, replacement of obsolete equipment, protection upgrades, etc.
• Provide support during maintenance outages, unplanned outages and troubleshooting electrical issues.
• Provide technical advice to thermal plant personnel as required.

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

• Registered, or eligible for registration with Engineers Nova Scotia.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of seven (7) years experience in an industrial environment with preference to a generating environment.
• Experience in leading major capital projects for replacement or refurbishment of industrial electrical equipment or control systems.
• Experience around generator maintenance, industrial electrical equipment overhauls, excitation systems, medium and low voltage switchgear and control system considered an asset

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.

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 September 4, 2024 and let us know why this role is right for you.

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, 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.

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.

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.