Engineering Technologist

Engineering Technologist Oakville Enterprises Corporation – Oakville, ON

   Engineering Technologist
Oakville Enterprises Corporation – Oakville, ON

Oakville Hydro is a progressive electricity distribution company. Using a sophisticated network of remotely switched power lines of approximately 1,400 km, we have reliably delivered energy to households and businesses for over a century. Oakville Hydro offers customer service to developers and consumers, as well as designs, builds and maintains Oakville’s state-of-the-art power distribution system.

Oakville Hydro was awarded the 2017 Performance Excellence Award from the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA), recognizing the organization as an exceptional leader in the industry. The Performance Excellence Award recognizes a local distribution company’s achievements in five categories: health and safety, operational excellence, financial operations, conservation and demand management and contribution to the community.

At Oakville Hydro, we believe that our continued success as an industry leader is due to our innovative, customer focused, team-oriented employees who continually strive to exceed customer expectations and take pride in all areas of our businesses.

Successful Oakville Hydro employees:

• are Customer-centric – they understand and embrace the role of delivering exemplary customer service
• are Leaders – who lead by example through their actions and attitudes
• are Innovators - they look for opportunities to improve, do things differently, and add value for our customers and business
• Commit to Excellence - in all that they do

Oakville Hydro encourages work/life balance and promotes a culture that is diverse, inclusive, innovative, and performance driven in an environment that is fun and exciting. Individuals who choose to be a part of our organization are offered:

• Opportunities to get involved with teams and charitable events that support the community in which we live and work
• An on- site fitness center
• Comprehensive total reward package
• Employer paid benefits

We are currently seeking an energetic individual who possess these qualities to join our team as an:

Engineering Technologist – Electrical

Reporting to the Supervisor, Construction Management, the Engineering Technologist is accountable for the design, planning, estimating, and preparation of bills of material and work orders for hydro distribution projects. Projects include overhead and underground electrical distribution design, streetlight systems and new electrical service design.

Duties include:

• Designing, estimating and preparing bill of materials and work orders for various projects including overhead & underground electrical distribution design (for new and rebuild projects) and new electrical service design (residential, commercial, industrial);
• Schedule and coordinate assigned projects
• Prepare and administrate overhead and underground construction contracts
• Assist in preparation of capital budget proposals
• Prepare technical reports (voltage drop/line losses calculations, fault current analysis and protection coordination, power quality analysis, line tensions and cable pulling calculations)
• Assist with design clarifications, concerns, revisions or recommendations at the design stage or during project construction
• Assist with investigation and development of installation standards and materials specification

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• 3 year Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma
• Registered as a Certified Engineering Technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T.
• Valid Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s Licence with an excellent driving record
• 3 to 5 years relevant experience in overhead and underground distribution system design, planning, budgeting and construction contract administration
• Strong analytical thinking skills
• High level of technical competence in design work and project management
• Good knowledge of electrical theory, good understanding and familiarity with power system operations, practices and installation standards
• Competent user of standard office computer software applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interact with others in ways that advance the work of the organization with a track record of developing trust, mutual respect and cooperative relationships
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement principles
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to pay attention to details with focus on accuracy
• Excellent safety and attendance record

Please send your resume with the position title in the subject line, to HR@oakvillehydro.com

Oakville Hydro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Oakville Hydro will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.