Engineering Technologist Co-op (4-Month Term)

Engineering Technologist Co-op (4-Month Term)

Join us at InnPower as an Engineering Technologist Co-op Student for Summer 2023!

 About Us 

Located at 7251 Yonge Street in Innisfil, InnPower is one of the fastest growing electrical utilities in Ontario, servicing the Town of Innisfil and South Barrie. We serve our community as the local hydro utility – looking after the distribution (“wires”) business – with approximately 20,000 customers, and a service territory of 292 square kilometres. 

We’ve created an inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to share new ideas and opinions, and have their voices heard! 

Our Mission: Safely provide reliable, cost-efficient, and innovative electricity services that are valued by our communities; through excellent customer service and an inclusive and supportive culture. 

Our Vision: To be one of Canada’s most Innovative Power Utilities; committed to energizing our powerful communities. 

Our Values: 

• Safety
• Innovation & Efficiency
• Support & Respect
• Quality & Reliability
• Fiscal Prudence
• Community Leadership & Presence 

Why work for InnPower as a co-op student? 

• You’ll have the opportunity to learn from the best of the best!
• We create a safe learning environment where you can ask questions and share ideas!
• Get real life experience where you can leverage your education and apply your knowledge! 

The Opportunity 

In this position, you will be responsible for providing technical support for the Distribution Engineering Supervisor. This includes providing technical specifications, drawings review, work order estimates and installation inspection for new developments. 

This role is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, values health and safety, and is eager to learn. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Provide technical specifications to developers, review and correct their plans, and inspect installation to make sure it conforms to approved drawings.
• Provide information for billing purpose for new developments, and damaged facilities.
• Prepare detailed line layouts, work orders and estimates for line work required for new developments, capital projects or line relocations; do initial work for easements when required.
• Stake out line betterments or relocations; notify adjacent landowners regarding work.
• Update distribution system CAD drawings.
• Provide specifications for ordering transformers for developments.
• Make recommendations to Manager, Distribution Engineering on various aspects of the distribution system to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Work with Manager, Distribution Engineering on transformer load management, phase balancing, voltage and current studies; download information to computer.
• Liaise with other utilities such as gas, telephone, cable TV, water, sewer, etc., to ensure co-ordination of services.
• Assist in the organization of the forestry program.
• Arrange for notification of customers regarding forestry program and discuss with customers their concerns.
• Conduct fault current and fuse co-ordination studies.
• Assist during outages.
• Prepare tender and contract documentation.
• Prepare and maintain joint use permits and records. 

An Emphasis on Health and Safety: 

With health and safety being one of our core values, it is important to ensure you perform the duties of the position in a safe manner, in compliance with all relevant legislation, standards and policies including but not limited to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), the Electrical & Utility Safety Association (E&USA) Rule Book, Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC), The Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and all InnPower policies and procedures. 

You must also ensure that you operate motor vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. 

Core Capabilities: 

• Ability to deal with customers tactfully.
• AutoCAD computer drafting skills.
• Must be able to prepare estimates, specifications, drawings, standards, and instructions, and be able to interpret same.
• Operation of voltage and current meter.
• Operate locate equipment.
• Operate GPS data collector unit – Topcon.
• Operate a class ‘G’ motor vehicle. 

Qualifications: 

• Working towards a college diploma in electrical engineering.
• A valid Ontario Class 'G' Drivers License with an excellent driving record.
• An excellent understanding of electrical distribution systems including their design, construction, and maintenance.
• Experience and knowledge of underground cable locating equipment.
• Good knowledge of computer software programs, including AutoCad, SpidaCalc, Quadra, Microsoft Windows, and Office applications.
• Knowledge of IHSA Rules for Safe Work Practices, OHSA and UWPC (as defined above). 

If this role seems interesting and is a good fit for you, we would love to hear from you! You can apply by sending your resume and cover letter to humanresources@innpower.ca. 

InnPower values an inclusive environment.  Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided, on request, to support candidate participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.  To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources. 

We thank all respondents for their interest, however only those who will be requested to attend an interview will be contacted. Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.