Power Supply and Distribution Engineer

Requisition ID: 23837 Department: Transit Services Dept. Service: Transit Engineering Services Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per week Affiliation: MPE/New City MPE Salary Information: $95,127.76 - $120,309.28 annually (2025 rates of pay) Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent Job Category: Engineering Application Close: 03/11/2026

JOB SUMMARY

You are responsible for providing professional engineering leadership and oversight for Overhead Catenary System (OCS) infrastructure, Traction Power Sub-Station (TPSS) infrastructure, and related power supply and distribution assets across OC Transpo’s rail network. This includes assessing asset performance and condition, developing and applying quality metrics, reviewing technical analyses and design submissions, and advising management and technical teams on maintenance, repair, lifecycle, reliability, safety, and compliance matters.

As the technical lead for power-related issues, you monitor and report on the reliability and lifecycle performance of OCS, TPSS, and supporting assets, provide technical direction and recommendations on corrective actions, and coordinate with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and maintainers to support safe, reliable, and compliant rail operations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of a 4 year university degree in Electrical Engineering.

Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible and practical railway or mass transit sector experience in power supply and distribution design, construction, maintenance and operation for infrastructure engineering in OCS and traction power.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

The following certification(s) and/or license(s) is/are required:

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced technical experience with deployment, operation, and maintenance of traction power networks, TPSS equipment (AC and DC) including switchgear, protection systems, stray current control and overhead catenary systems
• Understanding of system upgrade processes, configuration and change management, regression testing, and safety certification to support greenfield and brownfield deployment of traction power systems
• Detailed knowledge of integrated systems such as track, vehicle, SCADA, and communications
• Understanding of light rail systems integration issues including technical knowledge of the integration between train control, tunnel ventilation, and rail communication systems
• In-depth understanding of rail systems engineering, lifecycle management, and performance governance
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards, including ANSI, NEMA, CSA, IEC, AREMA, EN 50122-1, IEEE1653 and EN 50121
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to carry out inspections to resolve project on-site problems and review contractors’ work based on contract deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgement and leadership in managing complex technical systems
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills to provide guidance in a high-risk operational environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to perform data analysis, formulate recommendations, and create and maintain reports
• Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work, to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, pressures and deadlines, and to align technical outcomes with organizational objectives
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to be able to effectively communicate and collaborate with staff and client teams within a matrix environment
• Ability to write effective technical reports and deliver presentations

Core Behaviours

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing       
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. 
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.

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