The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Capital Projects

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment: Regular, Full-Time

Closing Date: April 6, 2026

We are currently looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Capital Projects team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Project Development Manager, this role will work with a team of technical and project professionals in the development and execution of complex capital projects and capital programs. While primarily focused on existing Hydro assets, projects may also include new electrical infrastructure for Transmission and Distribution as well as thermal generation and renewables in alignment with NS Power’s Project Delivery Model.

Key Elements Of This Role Include As a Senior Project Engineer you will be responsible for the following :

• This position will be responsible for the development of projects assigned to the Capital Projects group. This includes the following activities:

• Prepare projects scope definition.

• Review detailed design and specifications

• Manage project budget and estimate forecast

• Fieldwork planning and support

• Perform economic analysis for different design alternatives

• You will be required to collaborate with members of the following teams to ensure the projects are developed in accordance with company guidelines and successfully and safely implemented: Hydro and Wind Operations, Energy Delivery, Enterprise Asset Management, Health Safety and Environment, and senior management.

• You will lead activities to produce project approval filings for internal and external regulatory approval.

• You will be responsible for personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupation Health and Safety Rules and Regulations and ensuring projects are defined and developed with safety and environment as inherent components.

• You will be accountable for environmental management system processes and initiatives.

These Skills Will Make You Successful To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
• Experienced Engineering Professional with strong Analytical and Project Management skills.
• External stakeholder management experience and 8+ years of capital development and construction related experience would be an asset.
• P. Eng designation (or eligible for membership within 6 months) and PMP certification would be an asset.

Skills & Additional Requirements

• Experience in Risk Management, Project Controls, PMI methodologies will be an asset.
• You also possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, and attention to detail.
• Previous experience with the design, construction or operation of hydropower facilities and/or transmission line facilities will be considered an asset.
• You must possess a valid driver´s license and be available to provide assistance / direction for after hour emergency service restoration.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communications skills with regard to external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Strong and demonstrated relationship skills, and an ability to work well with at various levels of the organization, including NS Power Executive Leadership team.

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 6, 2026, and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• Flexibility: One flexible remote workday.
• 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 center, 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 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.