Location: Halifax, NSClosing Date: October 7, 2026Erema is a leading North American provider of energy services headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia with $43B in total assets. Emera delivers safe, clean, and reliable energy to customers through investments in regulated electric and natural gas utilities, and related businesses and assetsThe OpportunityCompany, Department: Emera Inc, Corporate Development.Location: Halifax, NSClosing Date: October 7, 2026Erema is a leading North American provider of energy services headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia with $43B in total assets. Emera delivers safe, clean, and reliable energy to customers through investments in regulated electric and natural gas utilities, and related businesses and assetsReporting to the Executive Vice President, Corporate Development & CEO Emera Energy, the Vice President, Engineering will play a key role in advancing Emera’s growth strategy. The Vice President is critical to ensure that the technical capabilities required to deliver complex transmission infrastructure are proactively planned, effectively deployed, and consistently aligned to project execution; reducing deliveryrisk and enabling successful, on-time outcomes.The role is accountable for the strategic oversight, planning, and deployment of specialized technical capabilities required to deliver large-scale transmission infrastructure projects. Additionally, the VP will ensure the right engineering, technical, and specialist resources are in place at the right time to ultimately enable safe, cost-effective, and on-schedule execution of transmission line development and construction.The VP operates at the intersection of business development, engineering, project delivery, workforce strategy, and external partnerships, with a core mandate to de-risk execution through proactive capability planning and technical oversight.Accountabilities:Partnering with business development, lead the development of an integrated resource strategy for transmission projects, including engineering, environmental, regulatory, and construction-related technical rolesEnsure technical excellence, consistency, and quality standards across internal teams and external partnersDefine and oversee a Build-Buy-Borrow model to balance internal capability, external expertise, and contractor supportEnsure time-phased resource plans align with project lifecycle stages (development, permitting, engineering, construction, commissioning)Provide leadership oversight for critical technical disciplines, including:Transmission line engineering (civil, electrical,



structural)Environmental and permitting expertiseGeotechnical and survey specialistsConstruction and commissioning technical supervisorsEstablish and manage strategic partnerships with EPC firms, engineering consultants, and contractorsEnsure clear accountability for delivery of technical resources across partnersLead integrated workforce planning forums across internal and external stakeholdersEmbed resource-related performance expectations into contracts and agreements, underpinned by commercial acumenCollaborate with partners to determine capabilities and the clear delineation of technical roles and responsibilities within JV structuresEnsure disciplined integration and clear accountability across technical interfaces spanning JV partners, EP/EPC contractors and delivery teamsSupport the alignment of technical risk ownership and performance accountability within JV agreements and contractual frameworksEnsure technical strategies are aligned with Indigenous partnerships, regulatory obligations and broader impacted group commitmentsLeadership:Provide strategic leadership in global OEM engagement and supply chain positioning for critical technologies (HVDC), including early supplier engagement, capacity assurance and integration with JV commercial and delivery modelsProvide leadership in the establishment and alignment of JV operating models and technical accountability structuresProvide technical leadership to inform early-stage project development, enhancing commercial viability, constructability and execution certaintyLead a team of specialist resources and partner closely with the GM, Business Development and/or other business partners on business development proposalsChampion a culture of safety, quality and accountability across all partners and activitiesCommunicate complex workforce and technical issues in a clear and concise mannerHas the ability to elevate issues early and frames options, risk and trade-offs to make informed decisionsAdvise executives and influence investment decisionsCompetencies:Strategic Orientation: Translates project and corporate strategy into actionable capability plansExecution Focus: Drives delivery through disciplined planning and proactive risk managementInfluence & Partnership: Builds alignment across internal leaders and external partnersDecision Making Under Uncertainty: Balances speed, cost, and quality in dynamic project environmentsRisk Management: Anticipates and mitigates workforce-related delivery risksOperational Excellence:



Ensures consistent standards and continuous improvement across technical teamsQualifications & Experience:Relevant Engineering Designation, with 12+ years of experience in large-scale infrastructure, utilities, or energy projectsMust have proven executive level experience in the design, development, delivery and operation of high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems. Experience with subsea cable projects would be advantageousSignificant experience in transmission, power systems, or major capital project deliveryProven leadership in managing multidisciplinary engineering and technical teamsExperience working with EPC contractors, engineering firms, and complex vendor ecosystemsStrong understanding of project lifecycle phases and workforce implicationsExperience in resource planning, workforce strategy, or operational scaling is highly preferredThe 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 in office 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 and long-term incentive plans, and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.Inclusion at EmeraAs 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 PolicyThe 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 by our recruitment policy and values, we are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants#J-18808-Ljbffr

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