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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.
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
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), 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
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience
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,…
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