Job Description

Job Title: Distribution Planning Engineer
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, System Planning
Location: Halifax, NS - Hybrid
Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

Closing Date: April 20, 2023
Reference Number: 11060

At Nova Scotia Power, we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive. We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system\xe2\x80\x94for today, and for the future.

As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia. It\xe2\x80\x99s why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.

We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging\xe2\x80\x94at work, and in our communities. Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.

If working in an environment focused on innovation, safety and putting customers and community first inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by April 20, 2023 and tell us what excites you about this role.

We are currently looking for a Distribution Planning Engineer to join our System Planning team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Senior Distribution Planning Engineer, you all aspects of distribution planning, including system studies related to generation interconnections, large load connections, reliability studies, and load growth. The Distribution Planning Engineer will be responsible for becoming an expert in CYME distribution analysis software and help develop and maintain network and load models. Analysis provided by the Distribution Planning Engineer will inform operational, capital, and regulatory decisions.

As Distribution Planning Engineer you will:

• Perform Preliminary Assessments and System Impact Studies for large loads and distributed generation
• Develop annual system load snapshot and feeder assessment reports
• Perform area planning studies requested by regional engineering and resulting from load growth and asset risk metrics
• Perform system fault level calculations and device co-ordination as required for distribution protection analysis
• Update and improve CYME software database using GIS and equipment data
• Leverage data from AMI, MV90, PI and GE APM using tools such as PI Vision, PI Datalink, Tableau and Excel
• Work closely regional engineering and capital execution groups to develop planning recommendations and timelines
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, regulations, codes, and standards
• Contribute to a work environment based on mutual trust and respect while carrying out all work in a safe and effective manner

You will be responsible for personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environment management system processes and initiatives.

What skills will make you successful?

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in electrical utility / industry medium voltage applications. You must be, or eligible to be, a professional member of Engineers Nova Scotia within 6 months of starting the position. A valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license is required.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in using a variety of software such as CYME, PI, Word, Excel and Tableau. The distribution system is faced with many new challenges related to renewable generation and the electrification of heating and transportation. The distribution planning department is expected to leverage new data sources to adapt existing methods of analysis to meet these challenges.

Strong communication skills are required to collaborate within System Planning and other departments to ensure that system studies are comprehensive and accurate. Study recommendations must be communicated effectively. Building relationships and credibility is a key aspect of this role.

Strong technical writing skills are required, as reports are integral to this position. You must be able to function effectively in a team environment, but also be able to work independently. You must be a self-starter with proven organizational and analytical skills with established skills in managing multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously. You must demonstrate your commitment to personal development.

Some travel is required. You must also be available to support emergency power restoration work in an assigned storm role which may be different from your normal position.

At Nova Scotia Power, everyone is a leader in their own right. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. The successful individual in this role will endeavor to build strong , collaborative relationships, take ownership and think strategically and exercise sound judgement.

Why join our team?

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 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, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plans and employer matching pension contributions.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera : At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.

As part of our commitment to health and safety, we continue to closely monitor and adjust our pandemic response as needed based on public health guidance, current epidemiology, and considerations regarding business continuity. At this time the Emera Vaccine Policy, which outlines the requirement for all Nova Scotia Power employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide corresponding proof, has been suspended. This policy may be reinstated in the future, either in full or in part, at the discretion of the Company, and employees will be required to demonstrate compliance. Any non-compliance could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Finally, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we\xe2\x80\x99ve listed above, please consider applying. If you don\xe2\x80\x99t quite see yourself in this role but want to join our team, please set up a to learn about future opportunities!

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