Job Description
Job Title: Contractor, Engineering Support Department: Capacity Planning and Grid Innovation Contract Length: till December 31st, 2024WORK ILLUSTRATION:Reporting to the Manager, Engineering the incumbent provides a wide range of engineering support services that will ensure technical soundness, reliability, safety and cost effectiveness of the utility and its Electrical Distribution Power System. The incumbent performs technical studies and assessments; participates in short-range strategic planning; prepares engineering, technical or business reports and studies, and demonstrates effective project management and process efficienciesThe Incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Create engineering scopes and documents for planned capital projects Perform various system studies to ensure the safe, reliable, efficient and economical operation of our distribution system (i.e., load flow analyses etc.) Review and perform quality checks on study results and reports as produced by other team members Propose and evaluate grid solutions to enhance grid reliability and efficiency Prepare engineering, technical or business reports and studies; performs analysis, testing and evaluations • Provide timely technical support and consultation through effective project management and the development of process efficiencies Pursue a high level of internal and external client satisfaction, and fosters a customer-centric focus Reviews, develops and/or presents business proposals, plans, designs, processes, operational procedures and practices Manage relationships with inter-organizational business units and external customers as requiredActive participation in industry working groups and committees to keep apprised of industry best practices and influence policy development and decision makingSupport the continued development and improvement of network analysis systems and tools (i.e. CYME) Provide technical support or leadership on strategic technical projects May be called upon to as a team or project leaderRESPONSIBILITIES Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldFour (4) or more years of Engineering experience Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario Valid Class “G” Drivers License preferredKnowledge of power distribution and electrical substations Experience working with the Distribution System Code (DSC) and Toronto Hydro’s Conditions of Service Experience with grid automation and SCADA/DMS systems Fluent in the application of information technology, such as general office software, SAP, GIS systems Experience in the use of power distribution network analysis software, such as CYME Self-motivated, operates with a high degree of independence and can visualize possibilities and opportunities Demonstrated versatile leadership; encourage organizational teamwork, collaboration and educated risk taking to develop innovative solutions and support the corporate goals Teamwork - works interdependently to achieve higher common goals; works with employees from other functional areas to ensure resolution of problems Managing Change – accepts uncertainty as part of the needed change; willing to change the status quo Adaptable – adapts to and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals and groups Excellent analytical, organization and planning skills Effective skills in project management operations, budgeting, business process and productivity improvements Proven effective problem-solving and analytical ability Ability to predict and understand technological trends and their effect on business or strategic work plans