Smart Grid Engineer

At Hydro Ottawa, we empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve.

As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.

We are seeking a Smart Grid Engineer, a strategic thinker who can take initiatives from concept to completion and engineer the way to a smart energy future.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY:

The Smart Grid Engineer is responsible for assessing, developing and enhancing new and existing technologies used to support the efficient operations of Hydro Ottawa’s distribution grid. This includes evaluating and supporting the development of new technology, methodologies, and related business processes for the purposes of enhancing reliability, durability and flexibility of the grid in order to maximize the return on investment of distribution assets. This role will need to leverage key relationships within the Chief Information Technology and the Chief Electricity Distribution divisions to successfully execute a variety of projects. This role will support grid technology section functions including project management, planning, and budgeting inputs.

This role assists in the development of advanced utility applications and supporting infrastructure used to control, monitor and analyze the distribution grid. There is significant emphasis on understanding the day-to-day operation of distribution grids and the role new technology plays. There is significant input into the strategic direction of smart grid technology deployment and the future needs of Hydro Ottawa’s customers. This role provides support and assistance for developing and updating standards and processes for materials, equipment, and design of supporting technology for the electric distribution system.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential responsibilities of the job include:

- Identify and develop solutions that enhance the use of Grid Technology systems and applications

- Provide technical support to the Grid Technology Support , stations, and distribution field staff

- Evaluate and manage new Grid Technology projects

- Create analysis work flows and associated business processes for the benefit of customer departments

- Assist in setting strategic direction for Grid Technology systems and applications

- Participate in the development of Hydro Ottawa’s smart grid roadmap

- Support the development and use of data analytics to improve grid efficiency and maximize distribution asset life

- Work co-operatively with other technology teams to enhance system and application functionality, availability, and security

- Prepare budget briefs for projects and participate in overall budget and business planning processes

- Provide input into system planning and distribution system standards and technology standards

- Evaluate new technology, software, and equipment

- Assist with managing and coordinating the successful completion of special projects as required

- Special projects as required

- Perform other duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- Undergraduate degree in Engineering from an accredited university

- Professional Engineer, licensed or able to be licensed in the province of Ontario

- Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably G Suite

- Experience in an electric utility engineering environment considered an asset

- Project Management and/or PMP Certification considered an asset

- Experience with advanced grid applications (SCADA, ADMS, OMS, GIS) considered an asset

- Knowledge of Fibre Optic communications technology (including planning and management considered an asset

- Knowledge of wireless communications technology (LTE, fixed point-to-point, point-to-multipoint) considered an asset

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (French/English) considered an asset

This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, the details of which the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.