Alectra Inc.

Engineer, System Planning

LocationBrampton, ON
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Vaughan, Brampton or Hamilton

Hybrid

35 hours per week

Spark Your Potential, Ignite Your Future! *At Alectra, we’re not just about powering communities

; we’re about

empowering our people . We prioritize well-being through a culture that fosters collaboration, innovation and continuous growth. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make an impact.*

Are you passionate about shaping the future of energy distribution? As an

Engineer, System Planning,

you’ll play a key role in ensuring our electrical distribution system is ready to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges. From conducting system studies to developing innovative solutions, you’ll drive the planning and optimization of a reliable, sustainable, and efficient power grid.

What You’ll Do

Develop and implement long-term plans for the distribution system to meet future demands and capacity needs.
Perform system capacity studies, forecasting, and growth demand analysis.
Lead cross-functional processes to verify and analyze asset attributes and performance.
Assess the readiness of emerging technologies, evaluating their impact on the system and customer use.
Identify and address system needs, including capacity, reliability, and asset planning for distribution and station assets.
Conduct technical and engineering studies, including traditional and emerging system solutions.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on system planning, regional initiatives, and emerging technologies.
Analyze system performance, propose solutions for capacity constraints, and recommend enhancements.
Assess risks to system capacity and failure, developing mitigation strategies that balance impact and probability.
Develop and submit detailed business cases for capital and operational expenditures.
Create comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management, offering recommendations and alternative solutions.
Enhance monitoring, analytics, and business intelligence capabilities for continuous improvement.
Support regulatory filings and applications to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB).

Corporate Values and Conduct:

Demonstrate professional conduct and align with Alectra’s core values of safety, teamwork, and customer focus.

Other Duties:

Perform additional tasks as assigned to support operational objectives

Who You Are Education & Specialized Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with PEO.
Knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements (OEB, PIPEDA, OH&S).
Familiarity with technical standards such as CSA, CEA, and Ontario Regulation 22/04.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies.
Proficiency in software like CYME, ETAP, PSS/E, AutoCAD, GIS systems, Alteryx, and JD Edwards is an asset.
Advanced skills in MS Office applications.


Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience with electrical distribution systems.
Experience in a unionized utility environment is an asset.


Skills/Abilities/Competencies

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to address complex technical challenges.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present technical information clearly.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Must hold and maintain a valid Class “G” driver’s license.

Who We Are

As the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, we are committed to growing, evolving and remaining innovative to build a sustainable and brighter future. Our values set us apart and are our fundamental beliefs about our organization:

Where you will work

Hybrid: This role is based in a hybrid environment, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work. In-office presence is required two times per week to support team collaboration and business needs.

Safety:

Stay aware, prevent risks and protect each other.

Respect:

Value everyone, act honestly and foster inclusion.

Customer Focus:

Be reliable, anticipate needs and deliver exceptional solutions with care.

Excellence:

Elevate performance, embrace diversity and deliver quality through collaboration.

Innovation:

Drive growth by embracing change, creativity and continuous improvement.

Here’s Why Alectra Might Be Your Ideal Workplace

We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security though our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family.
We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and opportunities for advancement.
We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following:

+ Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days. + Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can fully unplug outside of regular working hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

At Alectra, your unique contributions matter and help drive our collective success to a more sustainable and brighter future.

If this sounds like you and gets you excited, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the apply button to submit your resume and take the first step toward joining our team,

At Alectra, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that honours the dignity and independence of all applicants. If you require accommodation during the process, please contact peopleservices@alectrautilities.com We will work with you to ensure your needs are being met to the point of undue hardship.

Thank you for your interest in building a career with us. While we appreciate all applicants,

only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: We kindly request

no unsolicited resumes or agency referrals.

Alectra does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for any open positions unless a valid contract is in place.

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