Engineer (Standards - Underground, Overhead & Quality Compliance)

About the Role

Toronto Hydro is looking to hire up to five Engineers specializing in electrical distribution standards and quality compliance to ensure the reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness of the utility's Electrical Distribution Power System. Roles include Engineer (Standards - Underground), Engineer (Standards - Overhead), and Engineer (Standards - Quality & Compliance). Candidates will contribute to developing standards, specifications, quality assurance programs, and provide technical support to optimize system operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical specifications and standards for electrical distribution equipment, reviewing supplier, contractor, and consultant proposals for compliance and technical merit.
• Evaluate new technologies and compare alternatives considering cost-benefit analysis, safety, and customer needs to recommend optimal solutions.
• Approve equipment and materials for use based on technical data and quality assessments.
• Create and update standard practice documents and technical training materials, promoting adoption of standards across design and construction phases.
• Perform engineering analyses, testing, evaluations, and prepare comprehensive reports and studies.
• Provide technical consultation, manage projects efficiently, and present business proposals and plans.
• Represent Toronto Hydro in external meetings and committees, potentially leading teams or projects.
• Develop and uphold quality assurance processes; conduct root cause analyses on equipment failures and service issues to recommend corrective actions.
• Facilitate communication among internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality and compliance issues.
• Maintain quality databases and respond to audit findings to improve compliance activities.
• Engage in special investigations, support senior management on assignments, and participate in business initiative committees.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario is required.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience, preferably within utilities or manufacturing sectors.
• Valid Class "G" driver's license is strongly preferred.
• Experience with electrical distribution equipment design, utility standards for underground and overhead systems, and grid automation including SCADA/DMS and protection systems.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as CYME, computer-aided design, data analysis, and general office applications.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills, capable of independent work and team collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability in root cause analysis, quality management systems, and facilitating technical discussions with stakeholders.

Total Rewards

• Competitive salary range between $104,097 and $146,959 annually with an 8% target variable performance pay.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits fully paid by the employer.
• Access to employee and family assistance programs, virtual healthcare services, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Fitness support spending account and generous paid time off including vacation and parental leave.
• Defined benefits pension plan via OMERS.
• Opportunities for career advancement and tuition reimbursement.
• Exciting employee engagement and appreciation events held throughout the year.

Work Arrangement and Other Information

The position operates in a hybrid model with remote work allowed two days per week, specifically onsite Tuesday through Thursday. Applicants must reside in Ontario within reasonable commuting distance to the office.

Toronto Hydro embraces an inclusive recruitment process and offers accommodation for applicants needing assistance during the hiring process. AI tools may be used alongside human decision-making during candidate assessment.