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Job Title


Co-op Engineering


Company : Nova Scotia Power


Location : Sackville,


Created : 2026-03-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Opportunity Company, Department : Nova Scotia Power, Energy Del. Dist. Engineering Location : Sackville, NS Closing Date : March 18, 2026 Are you ready to apply your knowledge in the real world? We are hiring an Electrical Engineering Co-op student for the Summer term with our Control Centre Operations team at our Lakeside office. During your time with us, you will gain exposure to what its like to be part of our team. Key Responsibilities Supporting operation and design of the Distribution network Review customer servicing submissions and fault level requests Update underground drawing records and support markups of new revisions Gathering field data and reviewing historical information on distribution assets Develop understanding of electrical overcurrent and protective devices on the distribution system 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. Key Skills & Expectations Working towards an Electrical Engineering degree and ideally be in the 2nd to 4th year of your studies. Strong computer and analytical skills are a must for this role. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter and leader with proven organizational skills and must be able to perform effectively in a team environment. You must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrate strong facilitation and presentation abilities. Culture & Values At the Emera Group of Companies, youll 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 March 18, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you. Benefits Facing the beautiful waterfront, you can find us located at 1223 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS. 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 Canadas largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canadas 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr