Alectra Inc.

Engineering Manager, Distributed Energy

LocationVaughan, ON
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Vaughan

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.*

Join

Alectra

as an Engineering Manager, Distributed Energy Solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for technical oversight of Alectra’s Distributed Energy Solutions business, including supporting project development through identifying, qualifying and specifying innovative technology solutions, evaluating technical and commercial feasibility, conducting, supervising and reviewing in-house preliminary design activities, and providing detailed review of 3rd party detailed designs. The purpose of this position is to ensure Alectra is an industry leader in Energy Solutions to provide customers energy choices and to drive revenue and commercial success for Alectra.

What You’ll Do

Working collaboratively with business units within the company, business partners and other LDCs to identify, validate and implement energy technology solutions that support Alectra’s customers, including renewable energy, energy storage, geothermal, Combined Heat & Power plants, microgrids, etc.
Acting as technical lead in all phases of project development, from technology assessment and preliminary design, through procurement, to detailed design, construction and commissioning.
Working with and supervising internal technical resources to support internal feasibility studies, preliminary design, permitting and utility interconnection processes.
Leading the development of technical specifications for procurement including major equipment and EPC services.
Liaising with suppliers to obtain proposals and pricing, and specifying technology solutions for new project opportunities

Leading the interconnection processes with ISOs/RTOs/utilities including developing and filing applications, managing interconnection timelines, and reviewing the CIA/SIA study reports, evaluating the transmission and distribution upgrade costs, and negotiating the interconnection agreements and supporting active discussions with the utility interconnection teams.

Supporting the discussions and contract negotiations with suppliers, vendors, and contractors for the delivery of products and services.
Supporting the EPC teams, engineers and technical staff responsible for implementing projects through various phases of design and construction.
Performing owner engineering technical due diligence for various design drawings, study reports and testing reports prepared by vendors, suppliers, EPC contractors and consultants.
Managing commissioning and performance tests performed by suppliers and EPC contractors.
Supporting organizational and process improvement initiatives.
Monitoring, reviewing and reporting on new technologies and industry trends in both the electricity distribution system and end use (customer) applications.
Supporting initiatives, changes and trends in industry and government while maintaining awareness throughout the company of the goals and activities for Alectra Energy Solutions.
Monitoring and reporting changes to technology standards, regulations and industry legislations and/or regulation standards that impact Energy Solutions development.
Participating in relevant industry and government work groups and conferences to share knowledge, enhance brand awareness, and form potential partnerships.

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

Undergraduate Degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable discipline.
Professional Engineering Designation required
Strong knowledge of the energy and utility industries including new technologies.
Strong knowledge of the electrical transmission and distribution systems and regulatory environment
Knowledge of wind turbines, solar photovoltaic systems, natural gas generators, combined heat & power plants, energy storage systems, geothermal systems, microgrids, etc.
Strong knowledge of energy technology integration, protection and control, including both behind-the-meter and grid-connected systems.
Strong knowledge of market trends and changing customers’ requirements for energy management, energy supply reliability, and decarbonization.


Experience

Minimum 5 years experience in managing technical staff and leading projects.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in the design of energy generation and storage systems, including utility interconnection experience.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in the design of electrical distribution and/or transmission systems
Significant commercial business development and project management experience.
Significant Experience performing power system studies and working with electrical design software


Skills/Abilities/Competencies

Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to provide practical and/or innovative solutions to complex technical issues
Effective presentation and communication skills in a variety of formal presentation settings: one-on-one, small, and large groups, with customers, senior leadership team, peers, etc.
Strong experience in leading projects and managing project budgets, strategic planning and developing proposals.
Solid experience in planning, prioritizing, and executing multiple projects and initiatives within established timelines.
Strong experience in building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong customer orientation and understanding.
Adept at analyzing market and technology trends.
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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