Distribution Long-Term Planning Engineer

Hydro Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

11d•CA$89,421 - CA$134,131•Hybrid

About The Position

Hydro Ottawa is seeking a Distribution Long-Term Planning Engineer, a strategic thinker who can take initiatives from concept to completion and engineer the way to a smart energy future. This role drives the future readiness and grid resilience of Hydro Ottawa’s distribution system. This role oversees long-term strategies, capacity expansion, regional growth trend analysis, and capital investment frameworks. By leveraging data-driven analytics, this role ensures that system planning decisions—from load forecasting to Non-Wires Solutions—are proactive and aligned with corporate objectives. The DLTP Engineer provides essential technical governance and investment justification to ensure that the 5-year Distribution System Plans and all regulatory requirements are robust, cost-effective and seamlessly executed in alignment with strategic objectives.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Engineering from an accredited university
Professional Engineer, licensed or able to be licensed in the province of Ontario
Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably Google Workspace
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Experience in long-term system planning, project management, and regional coordination framework considered an asset
Knowledge of Power Engineering Software tools such as CYME, PiVision, and GIS considered an asset
Knowledge of Ontario’s energy sector and regulatory framework (OEB, IESO) considered an asset
Experience with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems considered an asset
Knowledge of asset management frameworks such as ISO 55000 and ISO 9001 considered an asset
Experience in Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement frameworks considered an asset
English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset

Responsibilities

Conduct Annual System Peak Reviews and N-1 Contingency Analysis to establish the system baseline and maintain long-term reliability.
Develop and update 10-to-20-year long-term load forecasting annually; identify 5-to-10-year system capacity needs and maintain the 5-year Distribution System Plans.
Formulate overarching Planning Guidelines, design flexible connection frameworks, and execute Non-Wires Solutions scoping initiatives.
Optimize annual capital projects and program plans by managing the Asset Investment Planning tool and leading the development and maintenance of value frameworks.
Determine and scope capital projects addressing long-term strategic system needs, and performing comprehensive assessments to justify system investments.
Collaborate actively in regional planning process working groups with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Hydro One, and partner with municipal bodies on Community Energy Plans.
Oversee the closure of Connection Cost and Recovery Agreements with the transmission system operator, and support with load forecasting and regulatory interpretation.
Drive the technical development and data quality assurance of the Distribution System Plan and associated metrics to support Ontario Energy Board (OEB) Rate Applications.
Support the establishment of technical standards, criteria, and guidelines for integrating new technologies, with a specific focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Distributed Energy Resources.
Provide technical support for the execution of in-flight major multi-year projects (station upgrades, new station builds, and transmission upgrades), contributing to engineering standards and policies.
Represent Hydro Ottawa in external working groups or conferences, and provide technical input on directives or regulatory reviews from the OEB, Electricity Distribution Association, and IESO.
Participate in Hydro Ottawa’s Electricity Emergency Response Program (EERP) including potential after-hours and or on-call responsibilities, as required.
Lead special projects and perform other related duties as required.