Outage Coordination Engineer in Training

Nova Scotia Power; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major utility company in Halifax is seeking an Outage Coordination Engineer in Training to coordinate outages in generation, transmission, and distribution. The successful candidate will maintain outage schedules, communicate impacts to stakeholders, and ensure system requirements are met. A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and membership eligibility in Engineers Nova Scotia are required, along with strong communication and analytical skills. This is a full-time, onsite position with a hybrid work model available.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits plan

Opportunities for career advancement

Corporate community engagement

Competitive compensation packages

Qualifications

• Experience in outage coordination is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate generation, transmission, and distribution outages.
• Create and maintain annual generation outage schedules.
• Communicate outage impacts to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Membership in Engineers Nova Scotia as an EIT or P.Eng.

Job description

The Opportunity

Location: Ragged Lake, NS - Onsite

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Control Center Operations

Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

Closing Date: January 20th, 2026

We are currently looking for an Outage Coordination Engineer in Training to join our Control Centre Operations team in a full‑time position. Reporting to the Grid Operations and Security Manager, you will be responsible for the coordination of generation, transmission, and distribution outages.

Key Elements of This Role

• Create and maintain annual generation outage schedules across the NSPI Fleet in coordination with all transmission line maintenance, substation maintenance, capital projects, and distribution work.
• Communicate to all stakeholders the status and impacts of outages pending or in progress following the Open Access Transmission Tariff Standards of Conduct regulations where applicable.
• Ensure that system requirements for generation and reserve are met on a day‑ahead basis, in alignment with system restrictions posed by planned outages.
• Work with NSPI Fuels group to minimize the economic impact of major component outages.
• With the Outage Plan Coordinator, you will participate in daily, weekly, and annual meetings, and as required communicate outage plans and obtain approval of key stakeholders.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving all planned transmission switching procedures. Daily schedules and procedures will be provided to System Control Operators for execution.
• Ensure all outages have proper approval and supporting documentation before being included in the daily schedule given to System Control Operators.
• Participate in the daily Control Centre Operations meeting, updating the group on any outages in progress, recently completed, and new outages planned. You will also participate in meetings for planning major NSPI outages to ensure the outage process is followed.

You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co‑workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

Required Competencies and Skills

• A Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• Full membership (or eligible for membership) in Engineers Nova Scotia as an EIT or P.Eng.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, a strong customer service ethic, good interpersonal skills, and ability to function effectively in a team environment.
• Self‑starter with proven organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to personal development.
• Knowledge of the NSPI power system and the outage coordination process is considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and availability to provide assistance/direction for after‑hour emergency service restoration.

Note: The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check in accordance with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards.

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.

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.

Perks of Joining Our Team

• 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, 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 2SLGBTQIA+ 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.