Distribution Planning Engineer

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, System Planning Operations

Location: Halifax

Closing Date: July 11, 2024

Distribution Planning Engineer: Term Position 12 Months

Nova Scotia Power's greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety, 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 to fill the position of Distribution Planning Engineer.

This position is responsible for all aspects of distribution planning, including system studies related to generation interconnections, large load connections, reliability studies, and load growth. The Distribution Planning Engineer will become an expert in CYME distribution analysis software and help develop and maintain network and load models. Analysis provided by the Distribution Planning Engineer will inform operational, capital, and regulatory decisions.

Key elements of this role include:

• Perform Preliminary Assessments and System Impact Studies for large loads and distributed generation
• Develop annual system load snapshot and feeder assessment reports
• Perform area planning studies requested by regional engineering and resulting from load growth and asset risk metrics
• Perform system fault level calculations and device co-ordination as required for distribution protection analysis
• Update and improve CYME software database using GIS and equipment data
• Leverage data from AMI, MV90, PI and GE APM using tools such as PI Vision, PI Datalink, Tableau and Excel
• Work closely regional engineering and capital execution groups to develop planning recommendations and timelines
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, regulations, codes, and standards
• Contribute to a work environment based on mutual trust and respect while carrying out all work in a safe and effective manner

You will be responsible for personal safety, that of co-workers, and those under your direction 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 environment management system processes and initiatives.

These skills will make you successful:

• The successful candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and experience in electrical utility / industry medium voltage applications.
• You must be, or eligible to be, a professional member of Engineers Nova Scotia within 6 months of starting the position.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• The ideal candidate will be proficient using a variety of software such as CYME, PI, Word, Excel and Tableau. The distribution system is faced with many new challenges related to renewable generation and the electrification of heating and transportation. The distribution planning department is expected to leverage new data sources to adapt existing methods of analysis to meet these challenges.
• Strong communication skills are required to collaborate within System Planning and other departments to ensure that system studies are comprehensive and accurate. Study recommendations must be communicated effectively.
• Building relationships and credibility is a key aspect of this role.
• Strong technical writing skills are required, as reports are integral to this position. You must be able to function effectively in a team environment, but also be able to work independently.
• You must be a self-starter with proven organizational and analytical skills with established skills in managing multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
• You must demonstrate your commitment to personal development.
• Some travel is required.
• You must also be available to support emergency power restoration work in an assigned storm role which may be different from your normal position.

At Nova Scotia Power, our employees are our greatest strength. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. As the ideal candidate for this position, you speak up on health, safety and environment issues, and demonstrate a belief that all injuries are preventable. You support flexibility in the workplace and embrace change. The successful Distribution Planning Engineer will build strong collaborative relationships with a commitment to a respectful, inclusive and productive work environment while demonstrating integrity and a commitment to operational excellence for our customers. Lastly, we encourage you to proactively ask questions and seek information to understand how your work relates to the business goals and make well informed decisions.

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 11th, 2024, and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.
• 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: 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 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.

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