Senior Manager, Planning and Design

People are at the centre of our brand. Every day we deliver on our brand promise to Cherish Customers, Deliver Flawlessly, and stay a Step Ahead. Our people look beyond the conventional and reach for the extraordinary to win outside the box. 

UTS Consultants’ reputation is built on providing comprehensive engineering solutions.  Our philosophy is to engineer it once. Our quality workmanship ensures projects are completed on time and on budget.

 Successful UTS employees: 

• Are customer-centric – they understand and embrace the role of delivering exemplary service
• Lead – they lead by example through their actions and attitudes
• Innovate – they look for opportunities to improve, do things differently, and add value for our customers and business
• Commit to Excellence – in all that they do

Senior Manager, Planning and Design

Duties include:

• Proactively manage an effective and highly motivated team of Engineering Technologists through coaching and providing development opportunities that builds skill and capability through innovative approaches that assist with learning
• Provide technical advice on all aspects related to electrical distribution
• Manage system planning and design of Oakville Hydro’s distribution system
• Ensures the certification of all design standards and design plans meet applicable standards
• Prepare budget proposals and cost estimates for capital projects and manage the contract preparation, administration, and project management
• Manage material approval and specifications process (e.g., new materials, equipment etc.)
• Approve the design of new hydro installations
• Oversee the coordination, ownership, and approval of all drawings
• Accountable for the coordination with outside agencies, and customers for various projects and initiatives
• Manage the third-party attachment permitting process
• Utilize a continuous improvement and innovation mindset to identify efficiencies, modernize and refine the distribution system and equipment. This includes diagnosing and troubleshooting system deficiencies
• Take the initiative to stay informed with current technological changes through networking, attending industry events and seminars, and taking relevant in-person or online courses

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario
• A minimum of 7-10 years Electrical Engineering experience in a distribution utility environment
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in distribution system planning and design
• A minimum of 5 years of proven supervisory experience in a unionized environment
• Valid Ontario Class ‘G’ Driver’s License with an excellent driving record
• Experience with new developments (residential and commercial) design and construction
• Experience in industrial plants is an asset
• Sound knowledge and understanding of utility construction practices and equipment
• Strong project management skills

Other Success Factors:

• Brand ambassador – enable, engage, encourage, and exemplify the brand behaviors Lead, Innovate, and Commit to Excellence
• Is customer centric and displays an attitude of commitment and service delivery excellence
• Stay a step ahead – is in-tune with key industry knowledge, best practices, and disruptors
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills
• Ability to solve problems with varying degrees of complexity
• Relentless commitment to customer experience, with a strong sense of urgency; flexibility and tolerance for evolving business needs
• Leverages technology to advance process optimization
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and be tolerant of ambiguity in a constantly evolving organization

Please forward resumes and cover letters to hr@utsconsultants.ca  

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

UTS Consultants Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, UTS Consultants Inc. will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.