Enova Power | Design Technologist

 Design Technologist

Enova Power Corp. is the trusted energy provider, dedicated to delivering safe and reliable energy solutions that power our communities forward. 

Serving more than 165,000 residential and business customers in the Cities of Kitchener and Waterloo, Townships of Woolwich, Wilmot, and Wellesley, Enova Power Corp. is the 7th largest electricity distribution utility in Ontario. 

A vacancy exists in the Engineering department at our Victoria St location for the position of  Design Technologist. 

The Design Technologist is responsible for the preparation and design of construction projects in one of three areas: customer service connections, overhead or underground distribution systems and performing all associated project management functions until the completion of construction. 

Skills/Abilities

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal with fellow employees and the general public in a courteous manner
• Advanced time management and planning skills with the ability to multitask and adopt to changing industry standards
• Advanced problem solving, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills within known procedures and precedents
• Advanced project management skills

Intermediate MS365 and AutoCAD/AUD skills and the use of corporate software 

Knowledge/Education

• Post secondary diploma in Engineering Technology preferably in the electrical discipline
• CET Designation
• Advanced knowledge of AC electrical theory, Construction and Surveying Methods
• Advanced knowledge of Utility Construction Standards, Enova Metering Specifications, relevant Canada Standards Association Standards, ESA 22/04 Regulations, USF Standards and Enova Conditions of Service
• Intermediate knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements as it relates to individual, organizational and operational requirements
• Basic knowledge of industry regulations and standards (Ontario Electric Safety Code, Ontario Building Code)
• Basic knowledge of structural engineering theory
• Class G drivers’ licence

Experience

• 1-3 years’ related experience 

Major (Primary) Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and construction drawings for designated area in accordance with established standards and industry best practices.
• Prepare comprehensive project estimates, develop work schedules and create material lists ensuring timely ordering of materials aligned with project timelines.
• Develop base plans and document installed infrastructure using survey equipment.
• Obtain required permits, consent and approvals for a project prior to the start of construction and prepare correspondence regarding the project as required.
• Monitor and control project progress to meet milestones and provide regular status updates.
• Engage and coordinate with stakeholders including municipalities, authorities, customers and internal teams.
• Oversee material allocation, scope deviations and change orders and prepare cost variance reports. 
• Inspect installed assets before closure of the project, complete project close activities and update engineering records.
• Prepare Offers to Connect, Subdivision Agreements, Connection Agreements and process payments from customers.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of design guide documents and engineering standards.
• Inspect civil contractors and completed work to ensure Enova standards are met and complete Construction Verification documents for underground civil projects.
• Provide guidance and training to colleagues and students within area of expertise.
• Support Corporate Occupational Health & Safety initiatives by incorporating safe work practices into daily work routine and reporting any unsafe conditions or work practices.
• Complete the regularly scheduled cybersecurity awareness training. Maintain an awareness of the sensitivity of the data within the work environment. Keep passwords private. Report changes in user status. Report suspected security violations. Follow staff reporting structure to communicate if any concerns/issues/risks are identified. Follow physical security protocols.

Salary Range: $36.04 – $46.72 per hour

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are to apply by submitting a detailed resume no later than Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 4:00pm to our career’s portal at www.enovapower.com/careers. 

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Enova Power Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process for the position to which you have applied and require disability-related accommodation, please notify the People and Culture department.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, particularly racialized people, 2SLGBTQIA+ people and people with disabilities. We are committed to a workplace culture that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and we therefore support candidates from many diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are also an Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant workplace. Our recruitment and hiring processes will be modified to accommodate disabilities, if requested.

Please be aware that Enova may utilize AI-enhanced tools (i.e. Indeed, UKG, etc.) within our recruitment process to initially sort and screen applications, however, we do not use AI for any interview decisions or any final hiring decisions.