• Job Description

  Req#: 12121

  Job Title: Interconnection Engineer
  Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power – Control Centre Operations
  Location: Halifax, NS - Hybrid
  Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

  Closing Date: December 14, 2023
  Reference Number: 12121

  At Nova Scotia Power, we’re 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—for 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’s 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—at 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 December 14, 2023 and tell us what excites you about this role.

  We are currently looking for a permanent Interconnection Engineer to join our Energy Control Centre’s Renewable and Decarbonization Portfolio team as a Subject Matter Expert. Reporting to the Manager, System Security Engineering, you will contribute to the development of systems and processes designed to transform business operations to meet provincial and federal environmental policies seeking to phase out coal-fired generation by 2030. As the portfolio of projects reaches completion, this position will become part of the ongoing operations and sustainment team.

  Accountabilities:

  During the Project Implementation Phase, you will participate in solution design, development and implementation of technology and processes including automation of optimization, aggregation, prioritization, curtailment, dispatch, reconciliation, and settlement transactions with existing and future wind producers in Nova Scotia.

  As a member of the Operations team, you will be responsible for managing and tracking interconnection contracts from start to finish according to the Generator Interconnection Procedures, Distribution Generator Interconnection Procedures, and the Market Rules. As the Interconnection Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to planning studies to maintain the reliability of the power system.

  You will manage generator interconnection projects including initiation, planning, scheduling, procurement, and implementation. You will work closely with generator-interconnection customers to ensure that agreed-to milestone dates are met. You will also provide Engineering support for the System Operators during day-to-day operations as well as for Storm support.

  What skills will make you successful?

  • You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:
  • Graduate with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
  • Registered member of, or eligible for membership in, Engineers Nova Scotia.
  • You possess strong oral and written communication skills, a strong customer service ethic, good interpersonal skills, and can function effectively in a team environment.
  • Self-starter with proven organizational and analytical skills.
  • Strong computer skills and attention to detail.
  • You must demonstrate your commitment to personal development.
  • You must be available to support emergency power restoration work.
  • 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.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Knowledge of Power Systems, and Generator Interconnection Procedures and or processes is considered an asset.

  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. In this role you will think strategically and exercise sound judgement while building strong, collaborative relationships.

  Why join our team?

  • Flexibility: Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.
  • Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, 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 a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

  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’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying. If you don’t quite see yourself in this role but want to join our team, please set up a Job Alert to learn about future opportunities!

• About the company

  Nova Scotia Power Inc. is a vertically integrated electric utility in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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