Job Description

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Job Title:

Project Engineer

Company, Department:

Nova Scotia Power, Energy Delivery Services

Location:

Sackville, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment:

Regular, Full-Time

Closing Date:

March 10th, 2024

Reference Number:

2024-2513

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer with an Electrical Engineering degree and a Professional Engineer designation. Reporting to the Regional Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing large customer projects from design to construction and ensuring successful project completion within specified timelines and budget constraints.

Key elements of this role include:

• Manage customer projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with the design team to develop project plans, review designs, and ensure compliance with the Utility specifications and requirements.
• Collaborate with the scheduling group to develop project schedules and milestones and monitor progress to ensure timely completion.
• Work closely with the construction supervisor to coordinate construction activities, resolve issues, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain regular communication with customers to provide updates on project status, address concerns, and ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address any potential issues or inquiries.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills to convey technical information to stakeholders and team members effectively.

These skills will make you successful:

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

• Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering with a professional engineer designation.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in construction.
• Proven track record of successfully managing customer projects from design to construction.
• Strong technical background with the ability to review designs and provide technical guidance.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with customers, team members, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in project management software, CAD and Microsoft Office Suite.

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.

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 March 10th, 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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