Electrical Engineer Director

4 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada VenorTalent Full time
Director Specialist, Electrical Engineer

VenorTalent is proud to partner with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board on their search for a Director Specialist, Electrical Engineer to join their team.

The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is an independent body that ensures customers receive safe and reliable service at reasonable prices by regulating and establishing rates for public utilities, including electric, water, and natural gas utilities, gasoline, diesel, auto insurance, and more.

This position provides advice to Board Members and Board Counsel on a wide range of electric utility matters, including specialist-level research and analysis relating to capital project approvals, rate applications, grid modernization, system planning, reliability, and monitoring of utility activities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provides project management functions to recommend strategic sequencing of major files/matters and coordinates delivery of work on approved plans.
  • Provides comprehensive analysis and opinions on complex issues to formulate concise recommendations on matters such as rates, regulations, and capital expenditures.
  • Provides strategic insight and awareness of developing trends and technology within the electric utility sector at the regional, national, and international level.
  • Supports Board Counsel during hearings by drafting briefing notes and helping with the development of questions for cross-examination by Board Counsel.
  • Analyzes filings for identification of regulatory issues, including compliance with regulations and Board directives.
  • Analyzes utility applications to assess impacts to ratepayers.
  • Identifies and understands evolving trends, opportunities, and risks associated with the electrical utility sector and assesses their impacts on utilities and ratepayers.
  • Acts as a Board representative at technical conferences, external committees, working groups, and complex stakeholder processes.
  • Researches, identifies, engages, and manages skilled expert witnesses and consultants.
  • Receives, researches, and assists in resolving complaints against utilities.
  • Coordinates and advises on schedules and sequencing of various regulatory proceedings.
Qualifications and Attributes:
  • Electrical Engineering degree from a recognized university.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with and remains in good standing with APENS.
  • Qualification with a minimum of 15 years post-designation experience, preferably with a large power utility, encompassing various aspects of power generation, transmission, distribution, and customer service.
  • A minimum of 5 years of leadership and/or management experience.
  • Training and experience in engineering economic analysis, integrated resource planning, network reliability analysis, energy efficiency, and demand-side management initiatives, renewable and distributed energy resources, and smart grid modernization.
  • Direct experience in power system operations, field operations, project management, organizational leadership, decision writing, and effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of cost-of-service studies, principles of rate design, and regulatory fundamentals.
  • In-depth knowledge of evolving trends and technologies that are transforming and modernizing the traditional power grid.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background as a Professional Electrical Engineer combined with strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. They will be proficient in decision-writing, communicating effectively both orally and in writing, and leading and managing stakeholder processes. Occasionally, they will need to guide stakeholder processes through to completion, dealing with opposing views that are sometimes controversial or confrontational in nature. The ability to negotiate and communicate effectively is key. They will also be mentoring, coaching, and guiding members of the Advisory Team.

An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered. Please clearly indicate in your resume or cover letter how you meet the qualifications and requirements for this position.



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