Distribution Engineer/EIT / Oshawa Power

Distribution Engineer/EIT

Oshawa Power Group of Companies is a parent company of fiber optic, district energy and renewable generation businesses, and the local electricity distribution company that supplies electricity to more than 63,000 customers in the city of Oshawa. Located just 45 minutes east of Toronto off the shores of Lake Ontario, Oshawa serves as the economic engine for the Durham Region. Oshawa Power maintains 1000 km of overhead and underground distribution lines within a 150 km2 service territory, operated at 44 and 13.8 kV, supplied by 9 distribution and 3 transmission substations. The organization is committed to the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electricity through responsible financial management, strategic reinvestment and continuous innovation.

About this Opportunity

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a high performing Distribution Engineer/EIT to join our team and support our engineering team.

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Services, the Distribution Engineer/EIT is responsible for a wide range of engineering support services that will ensure technical soundness, reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness of the utility and its Electrical Distribution System. Key responsibilities include short- and long-term system planning, engineering studies, technical consultation, providing support to the development and maintenance of operational and capital budgets, process improvement, project management, as well as ensuring compliance to company polices, standards, and all applicable legislated codes.

As the successful applicant, you will have the opportunity to be involved with:

• Equipment, material and design review to ensure they are aligned with industry and OPUCN standards;
• The maintenance of technical standards and operational design reviews on primary electrical projects;
• Load forecasting studies and short and long-term system planning;
• Regulatory compliance audits to ensure the adherence of O’ Reg 22/04;
• The review of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) applications and ensuring all technical interconnection requirements are met as per applicable standards;
• Providing assistance in developing the Distribution System Plan and Cost of Service application;
• Participation in the review/approval of joint use applications;
• Participation in continuous improvement projects such as implementation of project tracking dashboard, asset management software and estimating and tools;
• Performing engineering studies, including short circuit, protection & coordination and load flow on Engineering Analysis Software;
• Undertake reliability investigation and studies, performs analyses, and determines appropriate actions to improve and optimize grid operations and reliability;
• Providing support in developing and maintaining an Enterprise Wide Engineering Service model capable of providing required services to all facets of the organization;
• Providing technical knowledge and data to all relevant submissions to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to ensure program approval;
• Liaising with Hydro One and IESO in development of the Regional and Infrastructure Plans;
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, including employees, external customers, contractors, and government agencies.

WHAT YOU HAVE TO OFFER

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related field;
• Registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) OR eligible to be registered in the province of Ontario;
• Minimum five (5) years of related work experience in engineering, planning, project management, or related field. Preference will be given to candidates with electrical utility experience;
• Familiarity with QUADRA and Asset Management Technologies will be considered an asset;
• Knowledge of Technical Interconnection Requirements for Distributed Energy Resources and Battery Energy Storage Systems;
• Demonstrated knowledge of overhead and underground distribution system and stations related assets along with engineering/construction practices;
• Experience in system planning, line or substation design, protection and control, SCADA, Arc GIS, project management, budgeting and Ontario Regulation 22/04;
• Knowledge of applicable Distribution Engineering Standards (USF, CSA, IEEE), Utility Work Protection Code, and Electrical Utility Safety Rules;
• Ability to write clear and concise technical reports, deliver effective presentations, and answer questions with definitive professional authority;
• Class “G” Driver license.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

In addition to working alongside a talented and inspiring team, Oshawa Power offers;

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience;
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on work-life balance;
• OMERS Pension fully vested from date of hire;
• Comprehensive benefits package and paid time off.
• Ontario Government Mobile Data plans;
• Tuition and Fitness reimbursement plans;
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Oshawa Power is an equal opportunity employer that embraces and celebrates our collective diversity. We welcome all individuals to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, Indigenous/Métis status, or other legally protected status.

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume no later than April 26, 2024 by email to: careers@oshawapower.ca  *Please include the position title you are applying for in the subject line.

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, please note that you will be required to complete a criminal background check. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs.