Job Posting
Power Distribution Engineer
Newmarket – Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (NT Power) is seeking a talented, highly motivated Power Distribution Engineer to join our team of forward thinkers. Using existing and innovative new tools, we are partnering with our customers to ensure their future energy expectations are well served. As we implement our customer-focused stratetgic plan, this is a unique opportunity for an innovative professional engineer to join us in reinventing electric distribution and in shaping the future of our company.
NT Power delivers power with pride to almost 50,000 customers within the Town of Newmarket, Tay Township and the Town of Midland. We are committed to anticipating and meeting our customers’ changing needs. Reporting directly to the COO, the Power Distirbution Engineer will provide technical and business support to our Engineering and Operations Teams and work primarily at our head office in Newmarket, Ontario. In addition to strong engineering experience and expertise, interested candidates should have knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework of Ontario’s electricity and energy sectors and a keen interest in the changing dynamics of the industry. This is an excellent opportunity to use your engineering and business experience and knowledge in a fast-paced, team environment of professionals dedicated to customer service, collaboration and cooperation.
We are looking for a a candidate with good understanding of the operations of an increasingly technically complex industry. He or she will be a consensus builder and excellent communicator, with strong people skills; an innovative problem-solver with a strong technical aptitude; and someone who is forward-thinking, flexible, adaptable, goal-oriented, customer-focused and motivated to excel.
Key responsibilities will include:
Qualifications: Successful candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in applied sciences or engineering (electrical) from an accredited university and P.Eng. designation; at least 3 years’ working experience in most of the following areas: system planning, line or substation design, protection and control, power system communication, SCADA, project management, budgeting and Regulation 22/04, operations, and construction within electrical utility industry; advanced knowledge of technical specifications and standards; and a demonstrated commitment to safety, high ethical and quality standards.
Proficiency with software applications (SCADA, GIS systems, microprocessor relays); experience with Survalent, ESRI-ArcFM, AutoCAD, Arcmobile, AUD, SPIDAcalc, CYME, DNP3 protocol, QUADRA, Access database will be an asset.
Candidates must have a Class G driver's licence in good standing and an excellent driving record.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé in a PDF or Word file by email to Tammy Gravel, EA & Corporate Relations Coordinator, Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (tgravel@nmhydro.ca). Please put “Power Distribution Engineer” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS POSITION: BY 4:00 P.M., MONDAY, February 4, 2019.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for job applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We sincerely thank all applicants who apply. However, we will be contacting only those selected for an interview.
January 16, 2019
