Stations Engineer/Designer

Stations Engineer/Designer

Waterloo North Hydro Inc. (WNH) is a progressive electric distribution utility servicing the City of Waterloo and the Townships of Wellesley and Woolwich. Our impressive team of dedicated employees strive to provide a safe, reliable supply of electricity to over 58,000 customers across a large urban and rural service area spanning 683 square kilometres. Our mission is to be of service to our customers by delivering electricity to homes and businesses in our communities – safely, reliably, 24/7.

About the Role:

This position reports to the Technical Supervisor, Stations and is responsible for performing and assisting in the specification, design and management of stations construction projects and programmable distribution devices. The incumbent must ensure work is completed in accordance with acceptable standards and that activities are completed in a safe, timely and efficient manner. They provide support to the control, communication systems (SCADA /ADMS /OMS /SONET /RF), and oversee the connection of new generators. In addition, the incumbent assists the Stations Protection & Control, Metering, and System Operators on more complex operational issues. 

Skills/Abilities:

• Intermediate skills in MS Office, and various engineering applications
• Intermediate project management and organizational skills
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and troubleshoot technical challenges
• Ability to analyze problems, investigate and implement solutions and resolve conflict
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills, to provide clear direction on work priorities and expectations
• Advanced skills in the use of hardware and software for communications, SCADA, ADMS, cybersecurity and protection and control systems.
• Ability to plan, execute, administer capital projects and mitigate associated risk
• Ability to foster strong business relationships with internal staff, customers, developers, municipalities, authorities, and other stakeholders
• Ability to plan, design, review, approve drawings, engineering studies and various reports, including recommendations
• Ability to interpret codes, standards, regulations and prepare tender document
• Ability to direct work to ensure consistency with the objectives of the organization 

Knowledge/Education: 

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Licenced Professional Engineer (P.Eng)
• Advanced knowledge of the Electrical Safety Authority Distribution Safety Regulations and Ontario Energy Board Codes, safety, regulatory, and technical codes and standards pertaining to stations, generation, and programmable distribution devices.
• Advanced understanding of how to perform power systems analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Power Engineering (station design, protection, control, metering)
• Advanced knowledge of SCADA, radio frequency principles, communication systems, networking and cybersecurity.
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance and testing procedures for transformer station equipment, distribution equipment, control and communication systems.
• Basic knowledge of Meter Data Management System (MV90)
• Basic knowledge of the Employment Standards Act
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements as it relates to individual, organizational and operational requirements

Experience:    

• 3-5 years’ experience in an electrical utility
• Class G Driver’s Licence 

How to Apply:

At WNH, our vision is to be the flexible, sustainable distribution platform for connecting consumers and producers of electricity, and be our customers’ trusted energy advisor.

This position is permanent, full-time, offers a competitive salary, and a vacation attraction benefit for applicants with electric utility experience. In addition, we offer an excellent working environment, benefits package, pension plan, and opportunities for professional development.

For full position details, please visit our website. If you are prepared to make a difference as an integral part of our team please apply by submitting your resume, outlining your experience and qualifications, by 4:30 p.m. Monday January 10^th, 2022 through our website www.wnhydro.com/en/our-company/careers.asp.

We are an Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant workplace. You can be confident that our recruitment and hiring processes will be modified to accommodate disabilities, if requested. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.