Linear Assets Engineer

Company, Department: Emera Newfoundland & Labrador, Engineering 

Location: Primary Position location Halifax, Nova Scotia OR St John's, Newfoundland & Labrador

Closing Date: January 31, 2026

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 primarily consists of two switchyards, two HVdc converter stations and adjoining substations, 400km of overhead transmission lines, two transition compounds, two grounding sites and two 170km submarine cables.
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.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering, the Engineer, Transmission Assets will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of key energy infrastructure.  You will have the opportunity to drive efficiencies and improvements, making a mark across our assets including transmission lines, submarine cables and HVDC converter stations.

What You'll Do:

• Lead inspection and maintenance programs for overhead transmission lines and vegetation management.
• Champion ENL's Capital Program—manage projects from concept to completion.
• Continuously improve asset maintenance plans and methodologies.
• Provide remote troubleshooting and root cause analysis during on-call rotations.
• Supervise contractors and team members on key projects.
• Support submarine cable and HVdc converter station operations, including inspections and outage planning.
• Be a safety leader and advocate for environmental stewardship.
• Stay ahead of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor's degree in Engineering + 5 years' experience. P.Eng. designation or eligibility in NS and NL.
• Background: Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil engineering experience; utility experience is a plus.
• Skills: Self-starter, organized, analytical, and a strong communicator.
• Commitment: Valid driver's license, willingness for after-hours support, and regular travel between Maritime Link facilities.

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 and long-term incentive plan, and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan. 

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.