Engineering Technologist Level 1

Toronto Hydro•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$83,650 - CA$122,124•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, you will join a highly skilled engineering team, tasked with the upkeep and expansion of critical electrical infrastructure. Projects involve the installation, alteration, extension, and/or repair of a variety of electrical equipment; controlled, monitored, and/or automated by complex circuity, electronics, and advanced communication networks. You will be involved in aspects of these projects including their implementation, coordination, review, and scheduling. This posting is to fill up to 7 number of positions, at least one of which is an existing vacancy. Toronto Hydro reserves the right, in alignment with the applicable collective agreement, to finalize the number of positions filled.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with one of the following: an Electrical/Electromechanical Technologist diploma; a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree; a Bachelor of Technology degree with a concentration on Energy Systems Engineering may be considered
CET designation preferred
Valid Class ‘G’ Driver’s license in the Province of Ontario
Demonstrated competence in computer drafting using Microstation and/or AutoCAD.
General knowledge of overhead and underground distribution system design.
Ability to scale drawings & visualize 3D objects/cross-sections in 2D.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Microsoft Project and Visio.
Exposure to GIS, DMS, and SCADA software is preferred.
Experience with photometric software preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in the planning, design, and construction, within the utility industry.
General knowledge of protection and control concepts.
Ability to look up and correctly interpret equipment manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Knowledge of, and proficiency in the use and application of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, the National Electrical Safety Code, the Ontario Building Code, the Ontario Fire Code, and relevant industry standards including CSA, IEEE, IEC, ANSI, and NEMA.
Experience using SAP.
Demonstrated competence in project management, time management, equipment procurement, and construction coordination activities.
Safety Performance: Complies with safety guidelines by wearing proper equipment, adopts efficient and safe work practices, reports problems consistently, and safely operates equipment and machines.
Customer Service and Trust: Provides professional customer service in a timely and effective manner and treats customers with respect.
Adherence to Policy and Procedures: Cooperates with others to adhere to Toronto Hydro policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Work: Demonstrates knowledge of the job and accountabilities and displays confidence in knowledge and skills to perform job duties.
Quality of Work: Performs work consistently and accurately in a well-thought-out and planned manner.
Dependability: Completes work in a timely and efficient manner, is able to work well independently with little supervision, and attends work punctually.
Problem-Solving: Considers all relevant information when making a decision and works with time constraints and available information to find a solution.
The volume of Work: Completes assigned work while adapting to changing volumes and pace of work.
Collaborating: Cooperative with supervisors peers and reports and interacts collaboratively and effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

CET designation preferred
Exposure to GIS, DMS, and SCADA software is preferred.
Experience with photometric software preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, design, modify, or review site-specific single-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, panel layouts, civil, mechanical, and electrical drawings, and logic diagrams
Prepare and/or review construction packages, including all required drawings, work instructions, planning documentation, operating systems, and regulatory approvals, where required
Conduct routine field trips in order to verify or evaluate the condition/state of assets, determine the feasibility of designs, take detailed measurements, collect nameplate data or equipment settings, and provide technical field support to operations staff
Assemble/verify bills of materials
Perform routine engineering calculations and cost-benefit analysis
Select or verify adequately rated equipment or components, including appropriate cable/wire ampacities
Ensure design compliance with all applicable codes, industry standards, Toronto Hydro construction standards, design guidelines, and utility best practice
Incorporate failsafe practices and operational safety requirements into all designs
Update records with as-built construction drawings
Escalate design issues to Professional Engineers for review and direction
Support Standards to standardize and stock code commonly used materials
Assist in the review of designs, plans, drawings, surveys, studies (load, etc.), and/or calculations
Support Professional Engineers with detailed technical studies and/or calculations; preparation of cost estimates; the creation of equipment specifications and installation standards; request for quotation; evaluation of new equipment; the creation of new design processes, operational procedures, and safe work practices
Help coordinate construction projects - liaise, consult, and communicate with key project stakeholders, including contractors, customers, equipment suppliers, and other utilities
Lead projects as the assigned project manager
Address internal and external inquiries and complaints
Input, update or verify various databases or programs
Compile and summarize statistical reports
Inspect, investigate, analyze, and make recommendations to revise or improve construction standards, specifications, design, and/or performance
Perform other duties as assigned