Engineer, Technical Standards

at  Hydro Ottawa

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A career at Hydro Ottawa means limitless opportunities to impact the future of the energy system – from distributing and generating reliable power to making our communities more sustainable.
It means taking initiatives from concept to completion – with involvement and accountability from start to finish.
It means seeing the impact of your work on the communities we serve – supporting its life and development.
It means working with other stakeholders – influencing them and learning from them – embracing technology and being a leading partner in a smart energy future.
For an engineer, it’s the total experience that makes Hydro Ottawa an award-winning best employer.

JOB SUMMARY

The Engineer, Technical Standards is responsible for the creation and on-going maintenance of Hydro Ottawa’s technical standards, specifications, procedures, policies, standard work methods and training material to support distribution activities and customer connections.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Licensed Professional Engineer, or able to be licensed in the province of Ontario
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering from an accredited university
• Strong project management and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Demonstrated knowledge of National Standards and Codes that apply to substations and distribution systems
• Strong computer skills, expertise in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of products
• English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (French/English) considered an asset
• Valid driver’s licence – Class G
• Experience in an electric utility and/or utility standards environment considered an asset
• Experience with utility modeling software such as Cyme, SAG10, and SpidaCalc considered an asset
  This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
  Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, the details of which the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.
  Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.
  Location:
  Ottawa, ON
  Pay Range Minimum:
  $84,176.78
  Pay Range Maximum:
  $126,264.53
  Posting End Date (if applicable):
  September 27, 2024
  Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.
  Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Develop, implement, and manage technical policies, standards, specifications, standard work methods (SWM), and procedures for the distribution system.
• Approve technical standards and standard work methods within the technical signing authority procedure.
• Provide technical support and assistance in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the distribution system, to other internal Business Units.
• Provide technical support and recommendations for Conditions of Service, external utility/municipal circulations, road authority and third party attachments to internal staff, the City, other utilities, and external standards committee(s).
• Oversee internal Standards and SWMs Committees, technically and administratively with their mandate and chair these committees as required.
• Participate on industry committees as a representative of Hydro Ottawa
• Provide technical support in the creation, review and recommendation of changes to agreements and legal documents related to the distribution system.
• Conduct technical studies and analyze technical processes and equipment failures. Prepare reports with recommendations relating to failures and the complete distribution system.
• Inspect projects and field installations to improve processes, and assess equipment and materials.
• Provide technical support on the development and delivery of health, safety, and environment programs.
• Develop and deliver technical training material that relates to this position’s responsibilities.
• Assist with divisional response and support for O.Reg. 22/04.
• Participate in the Emergency Response Organization and On-Call.
• Lead special projects, as required
• Perform other related duties as required.