Distribution Engineer


Canadian Niagara Power Inc.
Fort Erie, Ontario


Last Day to Apply: October 08, 2018

 


DISTRIBUTION ENGINEER

Under the general direction of the Manager of Operations, the Distribution Engineer will be responsible for distribution line and substation designs, system protection and control design and implementation, project management as well as the negotiation and management of engineering contracts.  The Distribution Engineer will participate in developing and monitoring the Company’s Distribution System Plan (DSP), major capital projects, capital budgets as well as engineering and construction standards along with Regulation 22/04. The responsibility of this position also includes the maintenance of the GIS and OMS systems.  The incumbent will establish and maintain positive customer relationships, along with foster harmonious labour relations, seek process improvement opportunities as well as ensure compliance to Company polices and all applicable legislated codes.

The successful candidate must have the following minimum attributes, skills and qualifications:

  • Registered Professional Engineer of Ontario or eligible to register.
  • Minimum three (3) years power utility experience with an understanding of theories of power distribution systems.
  • Working experience in some of the following areas: system planning, line or substation design, protection and control, power system communication, SCADA, project management, budgeting and Regulation 22/04.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills as well as strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential.
  • Ability to work and formulate communications independently, within a team, and across functional and operational teams.
  • Available to travel to other FortisOntario locations or affiliates as required.
  • Must hold and maintain a valid class “G” Ontario driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.

The work location is in Fort Erie, located in the beautiful Niagara Region. Please submit your application in PDF to HR@FortisOntario.com by October 8, 2018.  Indicate “DISTRIB-ENG” on subject line. www.cnpower.com

We thank all respondents but we will only contact those selected for an interview. The Company is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants that request an accommodation(s) during the recruitment.


September 19, 2018

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