Engineering Technologist

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST SOUTHGATE (GUELPH)

Alectra is committed to putting our people first in providing a positive employee experience and a safe work environment. Our Hybrid Workplace policy allows for an effective balance for employees with the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment; a combination of Remote / In-office work based on operational requirements.

Position Purpose:

The Technologist-Engineering position is responsible for the application of engineering technology to facilitate the design, construction and reliable operation of the distribution system and smart grid technologies, as well as the preparation of designs, cost estimates, bills of material and coordination of contract work relating to the electrical distribution and street lighting systems and transformer substations, with demonstrated commitment to safety, teamwork and respect in the workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Perform voltage regulation and fault calculations, protective device coordination, load flow analysis, and distribution system optimization using manual calculations methods and/or utility distribution system modelling and analysis software with the understanding of the underlying concepts in order to make judgements on system reliability and performance
• Forecast loads and load increases on line sections, feeders and transformer station buses and make recommendations for distribution system changes and improvements to accommodate future load growth, distributed generation and smart grid technologies
• Develop and maintain standard designs, specifications and engineering processes and tools to facilitate distribution and street lighting systems design, material procurement and construction
• Design and co-ordination of supply arrangements to commercial, industrial and distributed generation customers including connection impact assessments, coordination and administration of operating agreements for embedded generation customers, and preparation of customer connection agreements
• Preparation of designs, bills of material, estimates of cost, construction details, drawings and diagrams relating to extensions and changes to the distribution and street lighting systems, including overhead and underground installations, in conformance with CSA, ESA, Alectra and OEB standards, regulations, policies and codes
• Liaison between City Staff, other utilities, consultants, developers, contractors, customers and various Alectra departments to ensure the timely provision of electrical power
• Perform field survey work to determine potential routing of distribution system facilities, proper pole line locations, trench lines and grade levels
• Inspection of material and work being carried out under contract to verify that the material and work conform to the drawings and specifications
• Co-ordination of joint use activities with other utilities
• Review completed work orders and projects, and ensure that master distribution, street lighting and operating drawings, and records are updated and that charges for labour, material and contract work are accurate
• Other duties as assigned by an Engineering Division Supervisor, Engineer or Manager
• May be required to perform on-call duties

Skills & Qualifications:

Education & Specialized Knowledge

• Completion of a 3 year Engineering Technology program, with preference given to Electrical (Power Option) and/or Civil (Structural Option)
• Eligible for OACETT registration

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of related experience

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Specialized knowledge relating to underlying engineering concepts of work being carried out in order to make independent decisions with little supervision
• Knowledge of safety requirements for working with electrical power distribution systems and working on construction sites and public roadways
• Demonstrated ability to work productively, accurately and make competent independent decisions
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, team work and respect in the workplace
• A class G driver’s licence in good standing

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume by visiting our Careers page at https://www.alectra.com/careers.

Alectra is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates. Alectra will consult with all applicants who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs, to the point of undue hardship.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Alectra. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.