Two (2) Manager, Engineering positions

Toronto Hydro•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$124,055 - CA$155,069•Hybrid

About The Position

This posting is for existing vacancies. There are two distinct Manager, Engineering positions available: Manager, Engineering (Non-Wire Alternatives) and Manager, Engineering (Long-term Grid Planning). Both roles report to senior leadership within Toronto Hydro and are responsible for leading specialized planning, strategy, and execution initiatives within Toronto Hydro’s distribution system. The goal is to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective grid solutions aligned with corporate and regulatory objectives. The Manager, Engineering (NWA) focuses on developing and executing programs for Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA), including energy storage and demand response, evaluating alternatives to traditional investments, and deploying NWA. This includes supervising the planning, pre-design, and execution of battery energy storage projects (BESS) and developing asset management plans. The Manager, Engineering (Long-term Grid Planning) provides technical leadership and oversight for planning staff and consultants, ensuring planning recommendations are based on sound engineering analysis, risk-based decision-making, and industry best practices. This role leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the utility’s system distribution system planning activities to ensure the safe, reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective delivery of electricity services. This includes assessing future system needs through load forecasting, capacity planning, asset investment planning, grid modernization, and electrification readiness. The role collaborates with various departments to develop integrated long-term plans supporting customer growth, electrification, DER integration, infrastructure renewal, and evolving regulatory requirements. Both positions contribute to the development of capital investment plans and serve as key resources in regulatory and stakeholder engagement activities.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)
Seven (7) years of experience in Ontario distribution system planning and DER operations environment
Three (3) years supervisory and/or project leadership experience
Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario
Demonstrated knowledge of DER technologies (how they work, how they are implemented and how they are deployed)
Demonstrated knowledge of Ontario’s Distribution System Code and regulatory framework
Experience working on strategic initiatives, implementing a project from start to finish, and successfully leading change management in the organization
Demonstrated knowledge of executing and commissioning battery energy storage projects
Demonstrated understanding of utility-led demand response programs
Strong business case and financial analysis skills, ability to understand and explain utility specific financial concepts
Demonstrated ability to bring order to disorder – develop and implement structure and processes in an environment of ambiguity and continuously evolving policies, risks and opportunities
Strong relationship and communication skills; professional and tactful
Strong understanding of analytics tools/methodologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
Strong analytical skills to evaluate scenarios, identify trends and make sound recommendations
Creative and innovative thinking
Strong customer and stakeholder relationship management skills
Undergraduate degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering or related discipline
Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in the province of Ontario
Seven to ten (7-10) years professional level experience in utility planning, design, operations, or execution.
4+ years progressive supervisory leadership experience.
Minimum three (3) years experience in distribution system planning, asset management, and capital investment planning
Comprehensive knowledge of electrical substation and distribution system design, planning, operations and reliability principles
Load Forecasting and Scenario Modeling
Power system studies and capacity assessments
Thorough understanding of asset management frameworks and lifecycle planning methodologies
Demonstrated knowledge of capital investment planning, and risk management principles
Understanding of climate resilience, sustainability, and environmental considerations affecting utility infrastructure
Familiarity with utility planning software, GIS systems, power system analysis tools, and asset management systems
Knowledge of risk management and climate resiliency planning principles
Awareness of the electricity industry changes and the ability to predict trends
Knowledge of design and foundations of different electrical systems (e.g. URD, CRD/CLD, radial loop and secondary mesh network
Knowledge of regulatory and business case development
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills
Strong change management skills
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills (under pressure)
Understanding of effective project management practices and skills
Understands the financial, regulatory, operational, and customer impacts of planning decisions and balances competing priorities
Demonstrates ownership of outcomes, builds high-performing teams, and drives departmental performance
Strong knowledge of Regional Planning activities and how the interface with utility electrical planning
Results oriented and delivers projects within established timelines and budgets

Nice To Haves

Experience with Grid Modernization, electrification planning and advanced utility technologies is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Manages a team of technical professionals and students, including engineers, to build technical knowledge and expertise, and develop and execute short term and long-term investment strategies and plans for non-wires alternatives (NWA) and battery energy storage (BESS) in support of the Capacity Planning team at Toronto Hydro
Conducts research, studies and technical and business analyses on NWA technologies and applications, and develops options for NWA, with particular emphasis on energy storage, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), and Local Demand Response (LDR)
Delivers NWA and BESS investment plans and works closely with operations teams to execute plans
Responsible for the Investment Planning and Portfolio Reporting (IPPR) for NWA (energy storage, LDR, other flexibility services)
Responsible for management of day-to-day LDR program activities, including procurement, supporting dispatch, conducting M&V and settlement as required
Responsible for integrating new platforms and technology with existing and new NWA programs as Toronto Hydro transitions towards a Distribution System Operator (DSO) role
Responsible for planning and execution of BESS projects, including all necessary studies and working with execution teams (facilities, operations) to build assets
Responsible for creating and managing asset management plans for all existing and new BESS resources owned and operated by Toronto Hydro
Accountable for prioritization of project interdependencies, risks, resourcing and project scope and change management
Supports options analysis of non-wires alternatives, including demand response and BESS applications as appropriate
Supports the development of Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA), both quantitative and qualitative, to inform decision making
Responds to stakeholder requirements and provides input for inclusion in regulatory filings and business cases
Actively participates in industry working groups and committees to keep apprised of industry best practices and influence policy development and decision making
Contributes to the achievement of the strategic plans
Leads safety meetings and carries out safety responsibilities in accordance with current safety performance standards, and participates in the development of improved safety programs
Forecasts work volumes and resourcing; prioritizes and manages workflows to ensure all internal and external deadlines are met
Lead the development and execution of the utility’s long-term distribution system plans, capacity plans and infrastructure investment strategies.
Coordinate with the sort-and medium-term planning team to establish planning horizons and scenarios to support future customer demand, electrification, and large load connections
Develop integrated plans that align asset management, system reliability, customer growth, and corporate strategies
Identify future system constraints, risks, and investment requirements and recommended mitigation strategies.
Support the implementation of the 5-Year Distribution System Plan.
Coordinate with Grid Strategy team on the continuous improvement of enterprise asset management and asset life-cycle practices.
Ensure the capital investment decisions are supported by asset condition, criticality, performance, and asset investment prioritization frameworks.
Ensure alignment with applicable asset management standards and industry best practices
Lead business cases supporting innovative investments and modernization programs
Assess opportunities to improve system flexibility, resilience, reliability, and operational efficiency
Lead the system studies portfolio to execute special studies that support safety, operational and customer connection processes
Direct long-term stations asset investments
Lead short-, medium-, and long-term load forecasting activities
Assess impacts of population growth, economic development, electric vehicle adoption, distributed energy resources, energy storage, and electrification initiatives
Collaborate with short-and medium-term planning team to understand the impact of municipal development, large load customer connections, and regional planning stakeholders to understand the future infrastructure requirements.
Advocate and present the Utility’s priorities to external stakeholders through Regional Planning engagements.
Develop planning scenarios to support investment decision-making and risk management
Manages departmental activities to comply with required environment, health and safety (EHS) legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and practices.
Conducts office inspections and audits performance for alignment with requirements. Provides coaching and feedback to front-line managers and employees to reduce and/or eliminate EHS hazards and risks, introduces controls and maintains and improve EHS performance.
Conducts incident investigations and root cause analysis (proactive and reactive) to continually drive EHS performance.
Acts to resolve escalated health and safety concerns. Attends safety meetings and contributes as a subject matter expert to the development of organizational environmental health and safety management and technology systems and programs.
In alignment with organizational programs, practices and collective agreements, manages employee performance, attendance and training and development.
Provides coaching and feedback to motivate and engage employee outcomes in the attainment of organizational goals; acts to address gaps in performance which may impact outcomes. Provides varied growth opportunities and supports specific rotations for all employees.
Lead the development of long-term capital plans and investment portfolios
Ensure investment recommendations are supported by prudent engineering, financial, and risk analyses.
Collaborate with the Grid Strategy team and senior leadership to establish capital expenditure forecasts and funding priorities.
Monitor portfolio performance and alignment with strategic objectives
Support regulatory applications and proceedings, including rate applications and investment justifications
Prepare reports, studies and planning documentation required for regulatory compliance
Support and cultivate collaborative relationships with key stakeholders like the Independent System Operator, Hydro One and the City of Toronto
Identify long-term system risks and vulnerabilities
Collaborate with the grid strategy and standards and policy teams to develop strategies to address climate adaptation, extreme weather events, cyber-physical risks, and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Ensure planning activities incorporate reliability, safety, environmental, and business continuity considerations.
Establish performance metrics and reporting frameworks to monitor planning outcomes