About the role
The Opportunity:
Company, Department: Nona Scotia Power, Power Production - Hydro, Wind and Solar
Location: Beechville, NS - Lakeside Depot
Type of Employment: Temporary, Full-Time (January - April 2026)
Closing Date: December 4, 2025
Are you ready to apply your knowledge in the real world? We are hiring a Co-op, Engineering student to join our Power Production – Hydro, Wind and Solar team in a temporary position (January – April 2026) reporting to the Project Engineering Lead.
Key elements of this role include::
What you’ll do:
The successful candidate will work with our Hydro, Wind and Solar team. Some of the specific tasks include:
- Assist plant operations and project managers as needed in various projects including design, RFP creation, ordering materials, and procurement and contract management
- Assist in the preparation, review, maintenance and approval of Engineering drawings and related documents
- Gather field information and assist in the preparation of detailed construction and design estimates
- Provide technical support to field staff.
You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers, 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 environmental management system processes and initiatives.
These skills will make you successful::
Who you are:
- The student must be working towards an Engineering degree.
- The successful candidate must have the following skills:
- Problem-Solving.
- Critical Thinking.
- Basic Electrical Engineering Skills.
- Enthusiasm for Learning.
- Communication; Organizational.
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word) and other computer applications would be an asset.
- The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to work in a team and/or independently.
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 Emera to safely deliver cleaner, reliable energy to our customers and we’ll help you become a leader of tomorrow! If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you.
Sound like the right opportunity for you? Here’s How You Apply:
Apply by December 3, 2025 and let us know why this role is right for you
The perks of joining our team? We offer::
What we offer
Facing the beautiful waterfront, you can find us located at 1223 Lower Water Street in Halifax. We believe in caring for our employees and are proud to offer our students:
- Perks in the office; Free Coffee & Specialty Teas, Sparkling Water Machine, FREE Access to our onsite Gym, Rooftop Patio and Private Meeting rooms and Collaboration Spaces.
- Networking and Growth; A Network of many other current & former co-op students & Social Committee offer students a way to connect with their peers with biweekly events like Keynote Speaker Series, Coffee Chats, Volunteer Opportunities and more.
- A Comprehensive and Fun Onboarding Program including facilitated group orientation sessions for all students joining us each term, and a handy Student Handbook and Technology Guide to set you up for success from day one!
Click here to learn what some of our current & former students have to say about their experience with us!
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.
About Nova Scotia Power
We provide 95 per cent of the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Nova Scotia, and serve over 500,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across the province.
Our 1,700 dedicated, safety-focused employees help manage $5 billion worth of generation, transmission and distribution assets and produce more than 10,000 gigawatt hours of electricity each year.
We use a fuel mix including hydro, tidal, wind, coal, oil, biomass and natural gas to generate electricity. Our facilities can generate as much as 2,453 megawatts of electricity that is delivered across 32,000 km of transmission and distribution lines throughout Nova Scotia.
About the role
The Opportunity:
Company, Department: Nona Scotia Power, Power Production - Hydro, Wind and Solar
Location: Beechville, NS - Lakeside Depot
Type of Employment: Temporary, Full-Time (January - April 2026)
Closing Date: December 4, 2025
Are you ready to apply your knowledge in the real world? We are hiring a Co-op, Engineering student to join our Power Production – Hydro, Wind and Solar team in a temporary position (January – April 2026) reporting to the Project Engineering Lead.
Key elements of this role include::
What you’ll do:
The successful candidate will work with our Hydro, Wind and Solar team. Some of the specific tasks include:
- Assist plant operations and project managers as needed in various projects including design, RFP creation, ordering materials, and procurement and contract management
- Assist in the preparation, review, maintenance and approval of Engineering drawings and related documents
- Gather field information and assist in the preparation of detailed construction and design estimates
- Provide technical support to field staff.
You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers, 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 environmental management system processes and initiatives.
These skills will make you successful::
Who you are:
- The student must be working towards an Engineering degree.
- The successful candidate must have the following skills:
- Problem-Solving.
- Critical Thinking.
- Basic Electrical Engineering Skills.
- Enthusiasm for Learning.
- Communication; Organizational.
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word) and other computer applications would be an asset.
- The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to work in a team and/or independently.
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 Emera to safely deliver cleaner, reliable energy to our customers and we’ll help you become a leader of tomorrow! If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you.
Sound like the right opportunity for you? Here’s How You Apply:
Apply by December 3, 2025 and let us know why this role is right for you
The perks of joining our team? We offer::
What we offer
Facing the beautiful waterfront, you can find us located at 1223 Lower Water Street in Halifax. We believe in caring for our employees and are proud to offer our students:
- Perks in the office; Free Coffee & Specialty Teas, Sparkling Water Machine, FREE Access to our onsite Gym, Rooftop Patio and Private Meeting rooms and Collaboration Spaces.
- Networking and Growth; A Network of many other current & former co-op students & Social Committee offer students a way to connect with their peers with biweekly events like Keynote Speaker Series, Coffee Chats, Volunteer Opportunities and more.
- A Comprehensive and Fun Onboarding Program including facilitated group orientation sessions for all students joining us each term, and a handy Student Handbook and Technology Guide to set you up for success from day one!
Click here to learn what some of our current & former students have to say about their experience with us!
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.
About Nova Scotia Power
We provide 95 per cent of the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Nova Scotia, and serve over 500,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across the province.
Our 1,700 dedicated, safety-focused employees help manage $5 billion worth of generation, transmission and distribution assets and produce more than 10,000 gigawatt hours of electricity each year.
We use a fuel mix including hydro, tidal, wind, coal, oil, biomass and natural gas to generate electricity. Our facilities can generate as much as 2,453 megawatts of electricity that is delivered across 32,000 km of transmission and distribution lines throughout Nova Scotia.