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Location: Ottawa
Closing Date: 27/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid, to be discussed based on the position requirements)
Client: Utility client
Hours: 40 hours per week
# of Vacancies: 4
Job Level: Junior – Senior
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits and Pension package to be discussed.
The selected candidates are required to complete a Security Clearance. This is a condition of employment.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for assessing, developing and enhancing new and existing technologies used to support the efficient operations of our Company’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 our Company’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:
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 workflows 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 our Company’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
Perform other duties as required
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Undergraduate degree in Engineering from an accredited university (Electrical Engineering is strongly preferred)
Professional Engineer, licensed or able to be licensed in the province of Ontario (P.Eng.)
Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably G Suite
Recent grads with 4+ years’ experience with EIT or P.Eng.
Those with data or manufacturing experience.
Some vacancies require IT oriented candidates with applications engineering experience and also experience with on-premise systems used in Operations Technology, and Operations Technology Applications. This encompasses solution architects, devops/automation/site reliability engineers.
Assets:
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
Experience in an electric utility engineering environment considered an asset
English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (French/English) considered an asset
COMPETENCIES:
Is proactive, organized, priority focused and results oriented
Is analytical and logical
Is solution oriented and innovative
Has interpersonal capability as it relates to influencing others and relationship building
Communicates effectively in writing and orally
Is focused on excellence, with an emphasis on quality, continuous improvement, learning and safety
Has integrity and credibility
Is accountable
Is a team player and inspires teamwork
Appreciates and leverages diversity
Is service oriented
Leads by example
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