Manager of Design Engineering

London, ON

Embrace this extraordinary opportunity to advance your career and help shape the future of our organization and the energy industry.

If you are a skilled and innovative engineer with a passion for excellence and a successful track record in leadership in the electrical distribution, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

Electrification, decarbonization, distributed energy resources, sustainability, and extreme weather are at the heart of a changing electricity sector. These once-in-a-generation challenges and opportunities require us to plan for the future of our industry and our business. As a Manager of Design Engineering, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our electrical distribution system, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Reporting to the Director of Design Engineering, you will oversee the work of direct reports and contribute to the evolution of London Hydro’s electricity grid. Your expertise will be pivotal in driving our mission forward, contributing to the implementation of cutting-edge solutions and innovative technologies. Join us in this dynamic role where your technical skills, strategic thinking, and commitment to excellence will leave a lasting impact. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Team Leadership: Manage and provide technical and administrative direction, coaching, and support to direct reports.
• Planning and Estimation: Approve plans and cost estimates for new installations, rebuilds and upgrades of the distribution system, in adherence with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations. Prepare programs and estimates of capital construction projects for the annual budget process. Perform studies and estimates and makes recommendations. Contribute to short and long-term planning and contribute to cross-functional teams working together to optimize the electrical distribution system.
• Stakeholder Coordination and Incident Analysis: Consult and liaise with engineers, developers, contractors, customers, and private entities with respect to projects, to negotiate easements and rights-of-way, to investigate claims, and to coordinate the Electrical Safety Authority audit process. Coordinate work with the City of London and other utilities. Approve access to joint use parties on our infrastructure. Perform root cause analysis, recommend corrective actions on failure/incident, and prepare equipment failure analysis and investigation reports.
• Project Management and Compliance: Manage projects and expenditures within approved budgets and inform internal departments of project progress and potential issues. Ensure compliance with CSA, ESA, and Ontario electrical distribution safety regulation. Keep abreast of new and emerging electric distribution system grid technologies with positive operation impacts, including smart grid technologies.
• Reporting, Standards & Records: Develop systems for maintaining records (e.g. depreciated and unsafe poles, leaking transformers, and developer residential credit applications.). Assist in the preparation of supporting documentation and rationale for rate applications and other regulatory filings. Liaise with Directors and VPs on the reporting to regulatory bodies such as the OEB and the ESA on matters pertaining to distribution system reliability, maintenance, and safety. Write reports on topics effecting the overall distribution system. Introduce, approve and maintain standards and specifications, perform engineering analyses, and determine solutions affecting the electric distribution system to properly serve new loads. Develop and implement new technologies, technical processes and procedures for engineering planning and construction and streamline existing process flows. Prepare letters, specifications and estimates regarding customer services.
• Safety and Others: Ensure personal and direct reports’ adherence to all Occupational Health & Safety Act rules and regulations, IHSA EUSR safety rules, London Hydro Safe Work Practices, Environmental Policies and Health and Safety policies. Wear all personal protective equipment as required. Ensure all accident reports are reviewed and corrective action taken. Complete workplace audits, action items and follow-ups. Perform other related to the above.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

We welcome applications from all candidates, including those whose knowledge, skills, and experience have been developed through alternative pathways from the requirements listed below. London Hydro, at its sole discretion, may deem a job applicant to meet the job requirements if they have sufficient skill, alternate education, and/or experience related to the role.             

• Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university plus intermediate course or Honours level degree.
• Eng. Designation and Registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (P.E.O.).
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in the electricity distribution industry.
• Strong leadership, management, and supervisory skills.
• Experience with distribution network reliability and power quality standards and reporting requirements
• Knowledge of high voltage distribution including substations, overhead and underground construction, commercial services, metering, protection and control, SCADA, network systems, etc.
• Knowledge of GIS systems.
• Knowledge of applicable standards and regulations, including ESA Reg 22:04, and common utility procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of utility-related construction practices.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective cross-functional relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel. Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Professional and effective oral, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Valid Driver’s License Class G.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

• London Hydro has been recognized by Canada’s Top 100 Employers as one of the 2025 Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and our dedication to fostering an environment where every team member can thrive.
• Benefits and Compensation Package:
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including OMERS Pension Plan
• Competitive Vacation Entitlements
• Top-Up Leaves Program
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Recognition & Social Programs
• Wellness and Family Assistance Program
• On-site Cafeteria & Free Fitness Centre
• Corporate Cellphone
• Hybrid Work Arrangement
• Positive, Collaborative and Safety-Focused Culture
• Want to learn more about what makes London Hydro a great place to work? Watch our short video https://youtu.be/Pxw0_ZRnSKg or visit our website at londonhydro.com. 

SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD FIT? HOW TO APPLY

We invite you to submit your cover letter and resume as a single document (in .pdf or .docx format only), saving the file as your last name and first name with no spaces (i.e., LastnameFirstname) to: Human Resources Department, London Hydro Inc., P.O. Box 2700, London, ON N6A 4H6. Fax: 519-661-5164. E-mail (Manager Design Engineering in the subject line and ensure that you attach your resume): jobs@londonhydro.com.

Deadline to Apply: Monday, February 24, 2025

While we appreciate all applications received, only those invited for an interview will be acknowledged. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to applicants who are authorized to work in Canada. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record and education check prior to the commencement of employment. 

London Hydro is committed to fostering a corporate culture and climate that values and supports a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization. London Hydro is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodation is available under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment. We recognize the importance of work-life balance. Currently, we offer a hybrid work arrangement (In-Office and Remote) in accordance with London Hydro policy. Please note remote work is not guaranteed in the future and is subject to change.