Senior Dam Safety Engineer

The Opportunity

Company, Department:

Nova Scotia Power, Power Production - Hydro, Wind & Solar

Location:

Lakeside, NS - Halifax - On site

Type of Employment:

Regular, Full-Time

Closing Date:

January 30, 2026

We are currently seeking a

Senior Dam Safety Engineer

to join our Power Production - Hydro, Wind & Solar team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Manager, Dam Safety, you will provide expertise and leadership on all matters related to dam safety at Nova Scotia Power.

Key Elements Of This Role Include

- Work at various Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) Hydro locations to support operational Dam Safety and Public Safety Around Dams items, such as monitoring, inspections, and repairs.

- Provide technical guidance and decisions on engineering standards for water-retaining and hydraulic control structures.

- Continue the development, implementation, and management of the Dam Safety Management System, Dam Emergency Plans, the Dam Safety Risk Registry, and other internal dam safety and Public Safety Around Dams tools.

- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and industry best practices across work groups.

- Lead long-range planning and implementation of dam safety improvements to ensure regulatory compliance and risk management.

- Conduct and review dam inspections, manage deficiency lists, and lead Dam Safety Reviews (DSRs) and Flood Studies.

- Support emergency response efforts at hydro sites and provide leadership during critical events.

- Stay current with Canadian Dam Safety Guidelines, provincial and federal environmental regulations, and industry standards.

You will be responsible for your 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 always hold safety paramount, for yourself and others, and ensure Safety Program requirements are met. You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to NSPI’s Environmental Management System processes and initiatives.

This role will require you to travel to various locations across Nova Scotia for work at Hydro sites and other NSPI locations. You will be expected to manage your own time, traveling outside of regular working hours as required, and occasionally stay overnight. You must be available for emergency after-hour consultation and emergency restoration work.

These Skills Will Make You Successful

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

- Master’s degree preferred in Geotechnical Engineering (or related discipline).

- Minimum eight (8) years of related industry experience in dam safety, hydraulic structures, or geotechnical engineering.

- Hands-on experience in field operations and dam emergency response. Proven troubleshooting and problem resolution skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities

- Proven ability to support front-line staff and lead collaborative projects and initiatives.

- Experience in executing all stages of technical and construction project life cycles.

- Strong technical knowledge in flood studies, hydraulic forces, and dam safety practices.

- Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder engagement experience.

- Familiarity with Canadian environmental regulations and compliance requirements.

- Proven ability to manage consultants and provide technical expertise for regulatory filings.

- Must be, or eligible to be, a member of Engineers Nova Scotia.

- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to hydro sites across the province.

Additional Competencies

- Experience with risk assessments, instrumentation, and hydraulic modeling.

- Knowledge of GIS and drafting software is an asset.

- Proactive problem-solving and ability to work independently.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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. Have a question or want to learn more about this opportunity? Contact shaniel.smith@nspower.ca.

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

January 30, 2026,

and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

- Flexibility: Hybrid work model.

- Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, 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.