Distribution Engineer

Please Note: If you are a current Hydro Ottawa employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

By generating and distributing power, each person at Hydro Ottawa is part of empowering the lives of people in the communities we serve. 

Our work means all the activities that make up our lives – at home, at work, at play – are there when we need them. 

That purpose unites us and fuels our work. And if joining us in this essential work energizes you too, we may have the opportunity for you.

JOB SUMMARY

This role is the lead in providing strategic and tactical advice on “running” the distribution system. It looks at reliability and economic optimization of operating configurations, development of single and dual element contingency plans for system operations, and provide real-time review of operating constraints for switching and loading activities in daily operation. Familiarity with load flows, circuit loadings and capacities, equipment ratings, short circuit calculations etc. is important. There is significant contact and liaison with the control room, stations staff, reliability field staff and construction groups to ensure there is an accurate and well understood system condition “picture” at all times. Provide input into strategic programs such as distribution automation and future capital programs to enhance reliability numbers. Manage the implementation of the capital budget through project management of large capital station projects. The role also provides technical direction in the development of station engineering design standards and equipment purchasing specifications. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee the development and implementation of major capital projects

Provide input into required capital programs for reliability and amelioration of constraints 

Failure investigations and reports 

Analysis of outage information to determine root cause and ramifications on classes of assets 

Assessments of system performance and support of performance reporting activities 

Support of generation of reliability index information 

Creation of projects for consideration for annual budgets into Asset Management Software; scoring of projects and preparation of project business cases.

Development and documentation of Substation and Distribution system contingency plans 

Identify constraints (transmission, station, distribution) within the system 

Allocation of new load to appropriate circuits 

Perform protection coordination studies initiated by stations upgrades or coordination failures

Short circuit calculations and load flows for system optimization, including voltage profiles 

Impact assessments of distributed energy resources connections on the distribution system 

Ensuring that appropriate data on system loads is accurately captured 

Equipment ratings within the system, and setting operating limits & standards for the various elements in the distribution system

Provide input during development of technical engineering standards

Represent Hydro Ottawa at external working groups and conferences 

Special projects as required 

Performs other duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Professional Engineer, licensed or able to be licensed in the province of Ontario 

Undergraduate degree in Engineering from an accredited university 

Experience in a utility environment considered an asset 

Project Management and System Planning experience considered an asset 

Experience with Asset Management model beneficial 

Knowledge of ISO55000 considered an asset 

Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably G Suite 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (French/English) or other languages considered an asset 

Valid driver’s license – Class G 

This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, the details of which the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Location:Posting End Date (if applicable):March 29, 2024

Please Note: If you are a current Hydro Ottawa employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

By generating and distributing power, each person at Hydro Ottawa is part of empowering the lives of people in the communities we serve. 

Our work means all the activities that make up our lives – at home, at work, at play – are there when we need them. 

That purpose unites us and fuels our work. And if joining us in this essential work energizes you too, we may have the opportunity for you.

JOB SUMMARY

This role is the lead in providing strategic and tactical advice on “running” the distribution system. It looks at reliability and economic optimization of operating configurations, development of single and dual element contingency plans for system operations, and provide real-time review of operating constraints for switching and loading activities in daily operation. Familiarity with load flows, circuit loadings and capacities, equipment ratings, short circuit calculations etc. is important. There is significant contact and liaison with the control room, stations staff, reliability field staff and construction groups to ensure there is an accurate and well understood system condition “picture” at all times. Provide input into strategic programs such as distribution automation and future capital programs to enhance reliability numbers. Manage the implementation of the capital budget through project management of large capital station projects. The role also provides technical direction in the development of station engineering design standards and equipment purchasing specifications. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the development and implementation of major capital projects

• Provide input into required capital programs for reliability and amelioration of constraints 

• Failure investigations and reports 

• Analysis of outage information to determine root cause and ramifications on classes of assets 

• Assessments of system performance and support of performance reporting activities 

• Support of generation of reliability index information 

• Creation of projects for consideration for annual budgets into Asset Management Software; scoring of projects and preparation of project business cases.

• Development and documentation of Substation and Distribution system contingency plans 

• Identify constraints (transmission, station, distribution) within the system 

• Allocation of new load to appropriate circuits 

• Perform protection coordination studies initiated by stations upgrades or coordination failures

• Short circuit calculations and load flows for system optimization, including voltage profiles 

• Impact assessments of distributed energy resources connections on the distribution system 

• Ensuring that appropriate data on system loads is accurately captured 

• Equipment ratings within the system, and setting operating limits & standards for the various elements in the distribution system

• Provide input during development of technical engineering standards

• Represent Hydro Ottawa at external working groups and conferences 

• Special projects as required 

• Performs other duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Professional Engineer, licensed or able to be licensed in the province of Ontario 

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering from an accredited university 

• Experience in a utility environment considered an asset 

• Project Management and System Planning experience considered an asset 

• Experience with Asset Management model beneficial 

• Knowledge of ISO55000 considered an asset 

• Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably G Suite 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (French/English) or other languages considered an asset 

• Valid driver’s license – Class G 

This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, the details of which the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Location:Posting End Date (if applicable):March 29, 2024

Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

About Us

Wherever you’re working today, Hydro Ottawa has a great opportunity worth considering. Ask our people what it’s like to work here andhere’s what they’ll tell you .

By distributing and generating reliable and sustainable electricity and working to conserve energy, each one of us plays a part in empowering the lives of our customers. Our work means lights on in the classroom or workplace, heat warming cold winter nights, stoves working for family dinners – it means all the activities that make up our lives are there when we need them. It’s one reason why we’re one of theNational Capital Region’s Top Employers .

Hydro Ottawa is about people. We’re a family that values the different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our employees. We focus on friendly and supportive relationships with one another. That means everything from smiles and hellos in the hallways to holiday parties with the kids. It means asking about your weekend and taking care of each other in times of need.

We have deep roots in our community, and are established from companies that provided an essential service to homes and businesses for over 100 years. With that heritage comes an expectation that we will be a good neighbour – engaged, responsive, willing to lend a hand, and a good steward of the environment we all share. Check out some ofthe initiatives that have made us one ofCanada’s Greenest Employers .

There’s all this and so much more to working at Hydro Ottawa. We place a high priority on protecting the health and safety of our employees and our community. We provide safe work practices training for all employees consistent with industry best practices, and our company's safety performance is solid.

In a stable industry, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision care; disability and life protection; a defined benefit pension plan; a wellness program that includes on-site fitness facilities, and in line with our belief in community, one paid volunteer day per year. Take a look at some of the volunteer activities employees have chosen to participate inhere .

You’re the kind of person who believes that what you do is more than just a job – and you’re looking to be a part of a team that believes that, too.

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