Emera

Engineer Marine Assets

Halifax, NS

full_time

About This Job

The Opportunity

Company/Department:

Emera Newfoundland & Labrador/ Engineering

Location: Primary Position locations are

Halifax, Nova Scotia OR St John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador

Type of Employment:

Regular, Full-time

Closing Date: July 3, 2025

Emera Newfoundland & Labrador (ENL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Emera Inc. (EMA- TXS), is responsible for operating and maintaining the 500-megawatt HVdc Maritime Link Project. The Maritime Link transmits energy between the island of Newfoundland to Nova Scotia. With office locations in both provinces, ENL is committed to ensuring that the Maritime Link transmits clean, renewable energy for Nova Scotia. The Maritime Link consists of 400km of overland transmission lines, HVdc converters and related site assets and two 170km submarine cables crossing the Cabot Strait from Cape Ray, Newfoundland to Point Aconi, Nova Scotia.

ENL’s greatest source of energy is our people. In a culture focused on safety and our customers, 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 for an

Engineer, Marine Assets

to join our team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering, you will be a key member of the Operations team, ensuring the reliability and performance of key energy infrastructure.

This role is the Engineering lead for all aspects of ENL’s Marine Asset Management Framework. The assets of focus are the submarine cables, the cable protection system, the transition sites including Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD), HVdc land cables, HVdc cable terminations, and auxiliary equipment.

Key Elements Of This Role Include

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Leading ENL’s submarine cable and protection inspection survey from procurement through execution.

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Working with contractors and consultants to ensure any ocean-going campaigns meet all operability, safety, quality, construction and regulatory requirements.

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Overseeing inspection survey results and conclusions. Ensure related reporting activities required by regulators are timely and complete.

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Ensuring historical marine survey data is organized, secure and accessible using appropriate software systems.

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Documenting, assessing and managing risks, mitigation plans, and contingency plans.

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Supporting other marine and HVdc cables activities such as environmental monitoring, climate adaptation and resilience initiatives.

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Liaising with stakeholders such as fishers, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Transport Canada and other regulatory bodies.

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Keeping abreast of industry knowledge and advancements in the local and international marine and HVdc cables industry and other relevant technical fields.

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In addition to marine focused activities, support multi-discipline engineering functions including:

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Managing operational and capital projects from concept development through budgeting and the approval process and onto completion.

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Developing, maintaining and improving existing operational and engineering processes and implementing cost reduction initiatives.

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Supervising external consultants and contractors.

What Will Make You Successful

As the ideal candidate you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Ocean, Naval, Mechanical or Civil) You are a full member (or eligible for membership) with Engineers Nova Scotia, and/or The Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Minimum of five (5) years related experience. Experience and familiarity with submarine cables or other subsea installations is an asset.

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You are a self-starter with excellent organizational and analytical skills who can function effectively in a team environment.

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Strong communication skills and a commitment to personal development are required.

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You will be required to travel between Maritime Link facilities and offices periodically, and occasionally to participate on offshore campaigns.

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You are periodically required to be available for after-hours consultation (via phone/remote access) and responding to reliability or other events that may occasionally arise.

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You must have a valid driver’s license.

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We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying.

The perks of joining our team? We offer: 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 operating businesses, 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, and scholarships for children of employees.

Competitive Compensation:

A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plan, and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera : At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy:

When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.