Oakville Hydro | Engineering Technologist

Engineering Technologist

Oakville Hydro delivers reliable and safe electricity to more than 77,000 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 Canada’s 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.

• 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

• 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

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.

• 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), developer’s 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

• Completion of a 3-year Engineering Technology diploma or a 4-year Engineering Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Registered as a Certified Engineering Technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T. or licensed Professional Engineer with PEO (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,…