Electrical Engineer (HVdc)

Emera; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Atlantic Canada is seeking an Electrical Engineer (HVdc) for a permanent position. The candidate will work on the Maritime Link project, contributing to reliability and performance objectives while fostering a culture of safety and innovation. Successful applicants will possess strong analytical and communication skills, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and three years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits plan

Access to fitness centre

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in protection and control engineering.
• Registered or eligible for membership with Engineers Nova Scotia.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Support site operations team and participate in troubleshooting.
• Contribute to optimization of the HVdc Control and Protection system.
• Audit maintenance practices to ensure compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

Electrical Engineer (HVdc)

Company/Department:Emera Newfoundland & Labrador/ Engineering

Primary Offices locations are Halifax, NS and St John’s, NL.

Candidates can be based out of any of the following:

• Bottom Brook Converter Station (near Stephenville, NL)
• Woodbine Converter Station (near Sydney, NS)
• Halifax, NS
• St John’s, NL

Emera Newfoundland & Labrador (ENL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Emera Inc. (EMA-TSX), operates the Maritime Link, an integrated set of transmission assets that deliver renewable electricity from Muskrat Falls in Labrador through Newfoundland to Nova Scotia. Operational since January 2018, the Maritime Link delivers reliable, clean electricity to Nova Scotians and contributes to energy sharing and grid reliability in Atlantic Canada while also helping achieve provincial and national clean energy targets.

With office and site locations in Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland & Labrador, the 500-megawatt HVdc Maritime Link includes switchyards, two converter stations, 400km of overhead transmission lines, two transition compounds, two grounding sites and two 170km submarine cables.

ENL’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety, reliability, innovation and risk management, we’re committed to providing exceptional service to our customers and rewarding jobs to our employees. We’re hiring solution-minded people excited to help us grow into the future.

We are currently looking for an HVdc Engineer to join our team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Senior Electrical Engineer you will be a key member of the team contributing to the achievement of ENL’s reliability and performance objectives. The successful candidate joins us at a time where a number of technology projects are on the horizon, and when inspection and maintenance strategies for the Maritime Link are evolving. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, as well as to drive improvements and efficiencies across our assets.

Key elements of this role include:

• Supporting of the site operations team (in-person and remote) in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador and participating in on-call support including troubleshooting, root cause analysis and related reports. Interfacing with stakeholders and communicating lessons learned as required.
• Contributing to the ongoing optimization of the HVdc Control and Protection system while managing changes effectively.
• Calculating and reporting on Maritime Link Availability and Loss Factors as well as other reporting obligations.
• Participating in shutdown planning and other planning functions as required, including collaboration with the System Operators in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador.
• Supporting the development and implementation of operation and capital initiatives, such as technology and reliability projects.
• Supervising contractors working on assigned projects and tasks.
• Audit maintenance practices to ensure compliance with asset maintenance plans
• Maintaining control over Maritime Link documents and ensure updates are completed as required
• Keeping up to date with industry development, standards, regulations, codes
• Fully participating and engaging in ENL’s safety and environment programs and supporting ongoing initiatives such as Strategic Asset Management and Continuous Improvement.

What skills will make you successful?

As the ideal candidate you recognize yourself in most of the following qualifications, competencies and skills:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and are a registered member or eligible for membership with Engineers Nova Scotia and The Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Minimum of three years experience with a technical background in protection and control engineering and/or a strong ability to understand and synthesize technical information.
• You are a self-starter with excellent organizational and analytical skills who can function effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to personal development are required.
• Valid Driver’s License, and a willingness to provide after-hours consultation and emergency power restoration work.
• Regular travel between Maritime Link facilities and offices.

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.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

Flexibility:Hybrid work model

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 operating businesses, a focus on employee development andavailablesponsored 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 plan, 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.