Hydro Distribution Engineer

Enwin Utilities•Windsor, ON

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

ENWIN Utilities Ltd. is seeking a Hydro Distribution Engineer to join their team in Windsor, ON. This hybrid role reports to the Manager, Hydro Engineering. The engineer will be responsible for planning, designing, and maintaining a reliable hydro distribution system, ensuring both short and long-term capacity and reliability objectives are met. The primary focus will be on Design & Standards, with potential responsibilities in System Planning, Asset Management, Engineering Support, and Subject Matter Expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with Professional Engineering designation or working toward obtaining P. Eng.
Minimum of three (3) years of similar or related experience.
Ability to review engineering drawings, provide technical support to field crews, and perform site inspections.
Proficient in computer systems and software implementation experience working with a variety of computer systems including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and ERP systems.
Ability to prepare and deliver verbal and written reports.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work both independently and as a member or leader of a team.
Valid Class 'G' driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Power Systems, Electrical Machines or Protection and Controls.
Experience with overhead and underground distribution systems, including load analysis, protection coordination and reliability improvements.
Familiarity with Ontario Energy Board (OEB) regulations, ESA (Electrical Safety Authority) standards, CSA standards, and Hydro One connection requirements.
Proficiency in load flow studies, short-circuit analysis, voltage regulation and Arc Flash analysis.
Experience with utility GIS platforms (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS) and CAD software (AutoCAD) for system design and mapping.
Knowledge of relays, reclosers, SCADA, and distribution automation technologies.
Understanding of renewable energy integration, net metering and battery storage impacts on the grid.
Knowledge of asset lifecycle management, condition assessments, and outage analysis to improve system reliability.

Responsibilities

Designing, planning, and coordinating overhead and underground distribution systems, including plant additions and new service connections.
Making time-sensitive decisions during construction to address customer requests, field obstacles, and construction challenges while ensuring compliance with safety, financial, and regulatory requirements.
Preparing technical specifications for contract tender documents.
Ensuring compliance with industry standards by investigating materials and construction issues.
Performing technical calculations.
Collaborating with vendors and the Hydro Operations department.
Developing, maintaining, and updating standard drawings, technical specifications, and procedures.
Ensuring alignment with regulatory and operational requirements for approval.
Performing system modeling and simulations such as load flow, voltage drop analysis, protection and control coordination, and automation.
Overseeing station operations and maintenance while identifying and recommending necessary upgrades.
Gathering data from the Operations Department, inspection reports, and software systems to perform analysis and calculations for technical and budgetary reporting.
Determining short- and long-term expenditure requirements for sustainment and enhancement projects.
Submitting expenditure projections annually for inclusion in the Capital Budget.
Monitoring and enhancing processes for recording asset health information using health index scoring systems.
Tracking the progress of annual sustainment programs and providing detailed reports summarizing yearly activities.
Providing Engineering Support and Subject Matter Expertise to the Operations department, Hydro Engineering Technologists, and other company employees.
Performing manual calculations and using engineering software.
Evaluating, recommending, purchasing, and implementing new engineering software and tools.