Technical Officer
Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Enjoy a work schedule that typically provides every second Monday off (subject to location and operational requirements), supporting a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
Position Overview:
Manitoba Hydro operates one of the largest and most sophisticated HVDC transmission systems in North America and is recognized as a global leader in the transmission of renewable hydroelectric energy.
We are seeking a Technical Officer to join the Station Design Department. Under the general direction of the Stations Automation & Controls Engineer, or delegate, prepare detailed design drawings, IED programming and provide support of complex protection, control and automation systems, including SCADA, for high voltage transmission, HVDC converter, distribution, generation switchyard and diesel generating stations.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the designs, drawings, specifications and purchase requisitions for all aspects of the protection (including electromechanical, electronic, and microprocessor-based), automation and control systems (including SAS,SCADA) associated with complex high voltage transmission, HVDC converter, distribution, generation switchyard and diesel generating stations.
- Provide guidance to staff in the production of related drawings.
- Provide support to other design and maintenance groups on the application of automation hardware and software including but not limited to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), gateways and automation processors used in substation automation and remote data retrieval systems.
- Responsible for the preparation of Scopes of Work and cost estimates for assigned conceptual project requests.
- Provide input and assist with coordination of the design for substation & diesel control, protection and automation systems with other sections, departments and consultants.
- Participate in the conceptual design of substation automation systems (SAS) utilizing protective relaying, automation gateways, logic processors, and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and related software applications and tools.
- Provide input to Engineers and participate in establishing criteria for the operational reliability and maintainability of complex protection, control and automation systems, including SCADA, equipment.
- Make occasional field trips to assemble design information and to ensure conformity of construction with design.
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a two year diploma course in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Technology from a recognized technical institute and a minimum of four years of directly related experience including design of protection, automation and control systems for high voltage AC station apparatus and related substation auxiliary systems;
- OR
- Certified at the Technologist level by the Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) and a minimum of four years of directly related experience including design of protection, automation and control systems for high-voltage transmission, HVDC converter, distribution, generation switchyard and diesel generating station apparatus and related substation auxiliary systems.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of protection, control and automation circuitry including electromechanical, electronic and microprocessor based technologies and digital communications as applied to the design of complex protection, control, metering and interlocking schemes associated with high voltage AC distribution, transmission, converter, generation switchyard and diesel generating stations.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of station design to include control building and associated electrical design, panel layout and associated wiring and cabling design practices.
- Working knowledge of major apparatus to include application and interface to station control, protection, automation, metering, annunciation and SCADA systems.
- Working knowledge in the application, programming and testing of IEC1131 compliant automation platforms using Function Block Diagram (FBD), Structured Text (ST), Instruction List (IL) and Ladder (LD) languages.
- Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code.
- Working knowledge in construction or maintenance of substation facilities is an asset.
- Must obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba Hydro policy P513.
- Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Training is required and must be completed prior to transfer date and renewed annually.
- Possess a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.
- Required to travel by all modes of transportation i.e. air, land and water.
Notes/Comments:
- May be required to work at other locations within the province, and where transportation between these sites may be by small aircraft.
Salary Range
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $50.78-$62.46 Hourly, $97,309.16-$119,678.00 Annually.
Apply Now!
Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.
Application deadline: NOVEMBER 24, 2026.
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