Co-op Engineering

Canada's Ocean Supercluster
Canada's Ocean Supercluster

Nova Scotia, Canada

Posted on Jul 9, 2026
The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Energy Del. Dist. Engineering

Location: Sackville, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment: Temporary, Full-Time (September - December 2026)

Closing Date: July 23, 2026

Are you ready to apply your engineering knowledge in a real-world environment and gain hands-on experience supporting the electrical distribution system that powers communities across Nova Scotia?
We're looking for an Electrical Engineering Co-op Student to join our Regional Engineering team in Sackville for the Summer term. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and technical professionals, contributing to projects that support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our distribution network.

As a member of our team, you'll gain practical engineering experience, develop your technical skills, and build a deeper understanding of utility operations while making meaningful contributions to ongoing projects and initiatives.

What you’ll do:

During your work term, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Support the operation, planning, and design of the electrical distribution network.
  • Review customer servicing submissions and fault-level requests.
  • Update underground drawing records and support markup of new revisions.
  • Gather and analyze field data related to distribution assets.
  • Develop an understanding of electrical overcurrent and protective devices used on the distribution network.
  • Collaborate with engineers, technical staff, and operational teams on a variety of projects and initiatives.
  • Gain exposure to utility engineering practices, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Safety is a core value at Nova Scotia Power. You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your coworkers by following all Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for curious, motivated students who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow their engineering skills.

You will be a strong candidate if you:

  • Are currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, ideally in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study.
  • Have strong analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.
  • Our ideal candidate is a self-starter and leader with proven organizational skills and must be able to perform effectively in a team environment.
  • Enjoy working with technical information, data, and engineering systems.
  • You must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrate strong facilitation and presentation abilities.
  • Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to learn in a professional environment.

What We Offer:

  • 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!
  • 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.

Click here to learn what some of our current & former students have to say about their experience with us!

Learn more about our culture & 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 Emera to safely deliver cleaner, reliable energy to our customers and we’ll help you become a leader of tomorrow! If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you.

Sound like the right opportunity for you? Here’s How You Apply:

Apply by Thursday July 23, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you by:

  • Clicking on the ‘APPLY NOW’ button in this job posting.
  • Attaching your resume, cover letter or motivation, and your transcript as one single file.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach us at Careers@NsPower.ca


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.

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