Engineering Technologist / Oakville Hydro

Engineering Technologist // Oakville Hydro

Oakville Hydro delivers reliable and safe electricity to more than 77000 individuals families and businesses in the Town of Oakville. The company maintains an active commitment to conservation safety and is strongly invested in the social and economic well-being of the Oakville community. Oakville Hydro is a two-time recipient of the Local Distribution Company Performance Excellence Award from the Electricity Distributors Association as well as a Centre of Excellence Award from the Canadian Electricity Association. Oakville Hydro has also been recognized as one of Canadas Safest Employers.

At Oakville Hydro we believe that our continued success as an industry leader is due to our innovative customer focused team-oriented employees who continually strive to exceed customer expectations and take pride in all areas of our businesses.

Successful Oakville Hydro employees:

• Are customer-centric they understand and embrace the role of delivering exemplary service
• Lead they lead by example through their actions and attitudes
• Innovate they look for opportunities to improve do things differently and add value for our customers and business
• Commit to Excellence in all that they do

We promote a culture that is diverse inclusive innovative and performance driven in an environment that is fun and exciting. Individuals who choose to be a part of our organization are offered:

• Potential to lead innovative projects and initiatives
• Career path exploration and development opportunities
• Opportunities to get involved with teams and charitable events that support the community
• Comprehensive total reward package

Engineering Technologist

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic individual with exceptional customer service and technical skills. The Engineering Technologist is accountable for the design planning estimating preparation of bills of material and job instructions for electrical distribution projects. Projects include overhead and underground electrical distribution system design and planning (new and rebuild capital projects) streetlight systems and new electrical service design (residential commercial and industrial). This role also provides inputs to the scheduling and coordination of project construction.

Duties include:

• Design estimate and plan jobs which includes preparing bills of materials various projects
• Prepare and oversee overhead and underground construction contracts
• Assist in the preparation of capital budget proposals
• Prepare technical reports including but not limited to voltage drop/line losses calculations fault current analysis and protection coordination power quality analysis pole loading analysis line tensions and cable pulling calculations
• Assist with any design clarifications or recommendations
• Consult with customers and stakeholders regarding inquiries for existing and or proposed infrastructure and incorporate feedback into the planning process
• Investigate review develop communicate and enforce installation standards and materials specification
• Maintain related field and office engineering records
• Administer the subdivision design process along with material approvals for developer-designed and construction subdivisions
• Liaise with Municipal/Government bodies (Town of Oakville Halton Region and MTO) developers consultants for design estimating and planning purposes and/or for required permits approvals
• Review Third-Party Overhead Attachment Permits and Plant Design/Construction
• Other duties assigned by supervisor

Required Skills Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of a 3-year Electrical Engineering Technology program at a recognized post-secondary institution with a degree/diploma
• Registered as a Certified Engineering Technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T. (or be eligible for registration)
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in overhead and underground distribution system design planning budgeting and construction contract administration
• Extensive use and strong knowledge of design work and project management
• Sound knowledge and understanding of electrical theory and familiarity with power system operations practices and installation standards
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office programs and related computer software applications
• Experience in safety as it relates to design and job planning
• Valid Class G Ontario Drivers Licence with an excellent driving record
• Effective communication skills (written verbal and presentation)

Other Success Factors:

• Brand ambassador enable engage encourage and exemplify the behaviours of the brand
• Innovate engage colleagues and find new ways to work and win
• Stay a step ahead make it a priority to be in-tune with key industry knowledge best practices and disruptors
• Communicate stay informed of company events industry news and advancement in technologies
• Is a creative thinker with strong planning organization and execution skills
• Is agile responsive and displays a sense of urgency
• Demonstrate flexibility and projects a positive and professional demeanor
• Leverage technology to advance process optimization
• Display a keen attention to detail and can prioritize accordingly in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Is forward thinking with a proactive mindset
• Embrace a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Is a fast learner who can adapt to an ever-changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills that build relationships with both internal and external clients
• Is self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of team

Please send your resume with the position title in the subject line to

Oakville Hydro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Oakville Hydro will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment selection and/or assessment process please inform People Excellence team of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.