The Opportunity:
Company, Department: Automation Engineer
Location: Halifax, NS
Closing Date: April 21, 2025
NS Power is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the Standards team in the role of Automation and Work Methods Engineer, reporting to the Distribution Standards Manager. In this role the engineer will be responsible for developing distribution standards and standard work methods.

Key elements of this role include::

• Be a leader in working safely and efficiently. Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and create a safety culture where safety is first, and employees are recognized for safe performance and compliance with safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Creation and updating of Standards for the distribution systems, with a focus on automation. These documents are drawings and instructions that are used by field staff to construct the Nova Scotia Power distribution system.
• Creation and updating of Standard Work Methods for underground (UG) and overhead (OH) distribution systems. These documents are procedures that are used by technicians for the safe installation and maintenance of the many assemblies that make up the NSPI distribution system.
• Provide technical guidance, instruction and assistance related to these work methods and standards.
• Approval of Tools and Equipment used in the execution of work as defined in Standard Work Method(s).
• Development and modification of Distribution Engineering Practices, used by engineers throughout the organization that are involved in design and automation of the distribution system.

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
• Registered Professional Engineer (or eligible for registration as a P.Eng) with Engineers NS
• Familiarity with distribution assets and system design, construction and/or operation is considered beneficial

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.
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 21, 2025 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’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

Key elements of this role include::

• Be a leader in working safely and efficiently. Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and create a safety culture where safety is first, and employees are recognized for safe performance and compliance with safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Creation and updating of Standards for the distribution systems, with a focus on automation. These documents are drawings and instructions that are used by field staff to construct the Nova Scotia Power distribution system.
• Creation and updating of Standard Work Methods for underground (UG) and overhead (OH) distribution systems. These documents are procedures that are used by technicians for the safe installation and maintenance of the many assemblies that make up the NSPI distribution system.
• Provide technical guidance, instruction and assistance related to these work methods and standards.
• Approval of Tools and Equipment used in the execution of work as defined in Standard Work Method(s).
• Development and modification of Distribution Engineering Practices, used by engineers throughout the organization that are involved in design and automation of the distribution system

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

• Electrical Engineering degree
• Registered Professional Engineer (or eligible for registration as a P.Eng) with Engineers NS
• Familiarity with distribution assets and system design, construction and/or operation is considered beneficia