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About the Role

Join a highly skilled engineering team tasked with the upkeep and expansion of critical electrical infrastructure in municipal transmission and distribution substations. Projects involve the installation, alteration, extension, and/or repair of various electrical equipment controlled, monitored, and automated by complex circuitry, electronics, and advanced communication networks.

Responsibilities

• Provide conceptual and detailed design services for substation capital and reactive maintenance projects.
• Coordinate projects and prepare cost estimates.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including equipment suppliers, contractors, and other utilities.
• Perform engineering studies and calculations, including short circuit analysis, load flows, arc flash hazard assessments, protective device coordination, equipment selection & sizing, protection relay settings, and ground grid design.
• Develop equipment testing and commissioning plans, and witness/approve FAT and SAT testing.
• Configure and program SEL and GE station control systems, protection relays, and distribution system network communications equipment.
• Prepare, provide guidance, or assist engineering staff with creating or modifying single line and three line diagrams, AC/DC electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical layout and elevation drawings.
• Research, evaluate, test, and recommend station equipment.
• Provide technical field support for operations staff.
• Develop standards and specifications.
• Plan and design processes, operational procedures, and safe work practices.
• Participate in short-term and long-term strategic planning.
• Prepare engineering or business reports (oral and written).
• Review, develop, or present business proposals.
• Participate on committees or project teams as required on a wide variety of business initiatives.
• Support senior management on ad-hoc assignments.
• Mentor and train designers and team members.
• Provide engineering support for Metrolinx transit expansion projects across Toronto, including LRT, subway, and GO Corridor works, by coordinating design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance activities while ensuring Toronto Hydro standards and asset protection requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred).
• Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• 6+ years of Engineering experience.
• Must hold a valid Class “G” Driver’s License.
• Proficiency in IEC 61850 GOOSE messaging protocol, including configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of peer-to-peer protection and control signals within utility communication networks is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of protection and control concepts preferred.
• Familiarity with various station equipment, including switchgear, breakers, and power transformers; proficiency in programming GE and SEL protection relays preferred.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, RTUs and data concentrators; station network topologies; relevant Ethernet and serial communication protocols; copper, fiber optic, and wireless communication systems preferred.
• Experience in the development of protection philosophies and the application of substation protection schemes.
• Proficiency in system modeling using engineering analysis software such as CYME, ETAP, or SKM is an asset.
• Knowledge of, and ability to look up and correctly interpret relevant industry standards, including: CSA, ANSI, IEC and IEEE; relevant codes, including: OESC, NESC, DSC, TSC, OBC, EUSR and UWPC; and relevant legislation, including: OHSA and Reg. 22/04.
• Familiarity with distribution system automation technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through report writing and delivering presentations.
• Demonstrated competence in computer programming.
• Project management skills with the ability to organize the project, work with key stakeholders, manage project risks, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• General knowledge of overhead and underground distribution system design.
• Customer-focused and demonstrates a pro-active service orientation; must be able to meet customer needs in a flexible but cost-effective manner.
• Self-motivated, operates with a high degree of independence and can visualize possibilities and opportunities for change in support of continuous process improvement.
• Accepts work assignments with clear understanding of related quality, quantity, cost, and performance targets/expectations.
• Acts as a safety leader by incorporating safety and environmental considerations into business decisions and actions.
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, e.g., designers, contractors, suppliers, HONI, various tradespersons, etc.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment and ability to pivot and react to changing priorities and demands.

Skills

• IEC 61850 GOOSE messaging protocol
• Protection and control concepts
• Station equipment (switchgear, breakers, power transformers)
• Programming GE and SEL protection relays
• SCADA systems
• RTUs
• Data concentrators
• Station network topologies
• Ethernet communication protocols
• Serial communication protocols
• Copper communication systems
• Fiber optic communication systems
• Wireless communication systems
• System modeling using CYME
• System modeling using ETAP
• System modeling using SKM
• Industry standards (CSA, ANSI, IEC, IEEE)
• Codes (OESC, NESC, DSC, TSC, OBC, EUSR, UWPC)
• Legislation (OHSA, Reg. 22/04)
• Distribution system automation technologies
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Computer programming
• Project management
• Overhead distribution system design
• Underground distribution system design

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Remote
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 6+ years of Engineering experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Salary/Compensations

• $104097 - $146959 Annually
• Target Variable Performance Pay: 8%

Benefits

• 100% employer paid Health & Dental benefits
• 24/7 access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare
• Company-paid life insurance and long term disability
• Spending account to support fitness goals (e.g. gym memberships)
• Competitive paid time off (including vacation and parental leave)
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan through OMERS
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Exciting employee engagement and appreciation events throughout the year

About the Company

• Toronto Hydro is committed to leveraging new technologies to support an efficient and inclusive recruitment process.
• Toronto Hydro is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity

• We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
• Toronto Hydro is pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process.