Engineering Technologist

Hydro Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Hydro Ottawa, we power the lives of the people in the communities we serve. As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow. We are seeking an Engineering Technologist who enjoys hands-on work with the support of a collaborative team; a problem solver who always puts safety first. Without you, we’d be in the dark. Are you ready to make a difference in our community? The Engineering Technologist is responsible for preparing engineering designs, drawings, and other related technical information for lower, medium and high complexity (Path 2, Path 3, and Path 4) projects. This includes but is not limited to preliminary estimates, bills of materials and work packages associated with expanding, upgrading or rehabilitating all elements of the distribution system including services to customers.

Requirements

Post secondary education (diploma) in Electrical Engineering Technology, or related Engineering technical discipline
Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience, preferably with an electrical utility
OACETT certification, or eligible for certification within two (2) years
Valid driver’s license – Class G
Successful completion of Driver Competency Assessment
Government of Canada security clearance
English essential, both oral and written

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English and French) considered an asset

Responsibilities

Design projects in accordance with Hydro Ottawa procedures, specifications and all other applicable standards using computer aided drafting (Cad-Gis or Bluebeam) system
Complete project assignments including design, estimating activities, and work package production
Initiate project finances and material lists, using the enterprise resource planning system
Design, facilitate, procure, commission and report on energy infrastructure development initiatives such as DER (Distributed Energy Resources) and EV (Electric Vehicle) charging connection applications while adhering to mandated regulatory timelines.
Identify key stakeholders, both external and internal, determine their technical requirements, and manage their expectations
Meet with and review project designs with field staff for additional input and consideration
Ensure that all projects are designed to meet the requirements, budgets and schedules by liaising with all Hydro Ottawa divisions/groups and external contacts as required
As the technical point of contact, communicate and coordinate with customers, developers, consultants, contractors, representatives from the city, other utilities and other outside agencies to ensure timely and accurate execution of projects
Provide interpretation of Hydro Ottawa technical specifications to outside consultants and contractors
Leveraging technical expertise, review and recommend construction design and peer design proposals as per the Design Approval Process, ensuring that all designs meet Hydro Ottawa standards and regulatory requirements
Ensure the quality and accuracy of project construction work is to design standards and the requirements of Regulation 22/04 and take corrective action as necessary
Prepare applications for various types of approvals as required for project assignments (internal and external, including municipal consent or federal requirement)
Prepare all appropriate contracts and agreements using applicable templates
Identify material management that may include evaluating, inspecting, testing, and forecasting
Participate in the preparation of technical standards, guidelines, and specifications
Provide feedback on process and equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to promote continuous improvement in project execution
Prepare or assist with design related training material and deliver or assist in delivery of training, mentoring of peers and students
Participate in project related community events such as Open Houses for medium, large or complex Projects by providing project overviews and answering questions as required
Complete service layout work for lower, medium and high complexity projects as required
Ensure as-built information is accurately gathered and recorded in GIS
Perform nonlinear analysis activities using SPIDAcalc to confirm anchoring and cable tensions are adequate and meeting Hydro Ottawa standards requirements for safety and storm hardening
Produce designs, preliminary estimates and work packages for Fiber installation projects
Perform other related duties as required