Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Expected Salary Range: $104097 - $146959 Annually  Target Variable Performance Pay: 8%
The salary range shown above reflects the expected compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidate’s experience, education, training, and alignment with the role’s requirements. For positions covered by a collective agreement, placement within the range will follow the applicable step or classification.
Reporting to the Manager, Engineering supporting Stations and Capacity Planning team, the incumbent provides a wide range of technical services for internal and external customers to ensure technical soundness, reliability, safety and cost effectiveness of the utility.
With a focus on station high-voltage equipment and capacity, you will drive outcomes via strategic planning activities to ensure alignment of investment priorities. You will assess technology options and manage multi-million-dollar investment portfolios to balance risks. You will also serve as the designated planner for multiple stations within Toronto Hydro’s territory, target strategic investments and coordinate stakeholders.
In alignment with corporate strategy and values, you will collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including Customer Care, Regulatory, Operations, as well as Hydro One Networks Inc. (HONI), the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), as well as numerous vendors and consultants.
This posting is to fill one (1) position, which is an existing vacancy. Toronto Hydro reserves the right, in alignment with the applicable collective agreement, to finalize the number of positions filled.

Key Responsibilities   Prepares engineering, technical or business reports and studies; performs analysis and prepares plans for station and distribution system performance improvements. Participates in short and long-range strategic planning for maintenance activities.
Leads strategic investment planning and portfolio reporting (IPPR) for designated investment portfolios.
Serves as the technical knowledge repository and risk monitor for designated stations and investment portfolios. Manages risks via strategic prioritization of investments.
Develops scopes and work packages in alignment with customer needs and investment plans for design and construction. Collaborates with execution teams and stakeholders to resolve issues.
Conducts regular site visits and participate in site meetings to identify challenges and solutions for the successful implementation of investment program.
Accountable for the timely, technically accurate and cost-effective application of engineering practices.
Compares alternatives based on cost/benefit considerations, customer needs, safety, statistical analysis, and engineering principles, and recommends the optimum solution.
Supports the preparation of material and/or technical specifications and standards; reviews proposals from suppliers, contractors and consultants for technical merit and compliance; investigates and evaluates the application of new technologies.
Reviews codes, standards, guidelines, long term energy policies, and conduct benchmarking studies
Supports grid modernization, electrification, and utility of the future initiatives through innovation and adoption of new technologies
Participates in implementing corporate goals and objectives.
Represents Toronto Hydro in external meetings and/or committees.
May be called upon to act as a team or project leader.
Requirements   Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical engineering preferred).
Five (5+) years of experience in power system engineering.

Experience with substation engineering and project delivery…