Project Manager (Interconnection) Engineer

Nova Scotia Power; Halifax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power utility company is seeking a Project Manager (Interconnection) Engineer in Halifax, NS. In this role, you will oversee the complete project lifecycle for distribution interconnections and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate possesses a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and project management competencies. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, reflecting the importance of supporting a cleaner energy future.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

24/7 access to virtual health care services

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Opportunities for career advancement

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is essential.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• PMP certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage entire project lifecycle from development to operation.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Rules.
• Collaborate with generator-interconnection customers.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Analytical

Interpersonal

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

PMP certification

Eligibility for membership in Engineers Nova Scotia

Job description

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The Opportunity

Company, Department: NS Power, Control Center Operations

Location: Halifax, NS

Closing Date: July 1, 2025

We are currently looking for a permanent Project Manager (Interconnection) Engineer to join our Energy Control Centre’s team. Reporting to the Manager, Grid Operations and Security, you will lead the execution of Distribution Interconnections Projects from development to Construction and Commercial Operation.

Key Elements Of This Role Include

• Managing the entire project lifecycle, including project development (economic and business case justification and review of alternatives, as applicable), planning, engineering, procurement, scheduling, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• All components of the project’s Regulatory Governance, including managing project scope and justification, financial performance, cost controls, and Interconnection requirements, as applicable.
• Manage generator interconnection projects including initiation, planning, scheduling, procurement, and implementation.
• Working closely with generator-interconnection customers to ensure that agreed-to milestone dates are met.
• Provide Engineering support for the System Operators during day-to-day operations as well as for Storm support.
  
  

You will be responsible for personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction, including contractors, by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

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 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.
• PMP certification is considered an asset.
  
  

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 July 1, 2025 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• 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: A comprehensive benefits 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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