Electrical Engineer

We are seeking an Intermediate to Senior Electrical Engineer with a strong interest in utilities, high-voltage systems, and protection & control to support the design, operation, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure to join our client in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This role will involve a mix of engineering design, field work, and asset maintenance activities across utility and industrial power systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, review, and support high-voltage power systems, including substations, transmission, and distribution infrastructure
• Develop and maintain protection & control schemes, including relay settings, coordination studies, and testing support
• Support asset management and maintenance programs for electrical infrastructure, including condition assessments and lifecycle planning
• Participate in field work, including site visits, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and outage support
• Provide technical support for capital projects, upgrades, and system expansions
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with applicable standards and utility requirements
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, utilities, contractors, and stakeholders
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement initiatives
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, procedures, and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in utilities, power systems, or high-voltage engineering
• Strong knowledge of protection & control systems, including relays, SCADA interfaces, and communication protocols
• Experience with high-voltage equipment such as transformers, breakers, switchgear, and substations
• Field experience supporting testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities
• Understanding of asset maintenance and reliability-based maintenance practices
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

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