Job Description

The Opportunity:Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Power GenerationLocation: Halifax, NSClosing Date: September 10, 2024Nova Scotia Power is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the Standards team in the role of Grounding & Materials Standards Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager, Standards and Reliability. In this role the engineer will be responsible to create and maintain grounding distribution design and material Standards and will work closely with the Senior Materials Technologist. Key elements of this role include::

• Creation and updating of distribution design Standards for distribution grounding systems. These documents are Engineered Drawings that are used by Planners and Power Line Technicians for the design and installation of the many assemblies that make up the NSPI distribution system.
• Creation and updating of Standard Work Methods through collaboration with field-based personnel for grounding systems.
• Approval of Tools and Equipment used in the execution of work as defined in Standard Work Method(s).
• Completion of material review and assessments, and incorporation of findings into Standards deliverables noted above.
• Specification and approval of materials for field installation as defined in Design Standards
• Procurement support, including support of the joint procurement initiative with New Brunswick Power, including bid evaluations and technical recommendations

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

• Electrical Engineering degree
• 5 years relevant experience working in a utility environment
• Registered or eligible for registration with Engineers NS
• Familiarity with distribution assets and system design, construction and/or operation considered beneficial

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and 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. Have a question or want to learn more about this opportunity? Learn more about our culture and values:At the Emera Group of Companies, you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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 10, 2024 and let us know why this role is right for you. The perks of joining our team? We offer::

• 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera:As one of Atlantic Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of , and . 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 . 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.

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