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 - Non-Wires Solutions, the Engineer will support the identification, evaluation and development of Non-Wires Solutions and other grid investment alternatives to address emerging system needs. The role will perform engineering, economic and statistical analyses to assess a range of potential solutions, including distributed energy resources, demand-side solutions, energy storage, operational alternatives and conventional infrastructure. The Engineer will support planning, designing and commissioning grid-scale battery energy storage and other field devices that support the implementation of non-wires solutions. The Engineer will develop business cases and options analyses that consider technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, uncertainty, risk and broader business impacts to support informed investment decisions.
This posting is to fill 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:
- Develop benefit-cost analyses and business cases for a range of grid investment alternatives, including non-wires solutions and conventional infrastructure.
- Prepare technical specifications, preliminary engineering assessments, and scope documents for planned BESS projects.
- Perform econometric, statistical and quantitative analyses to assess load trends, customer behaviour, technology performance, costs, benefits and uncertainty.
- Develop options analyses comparing alternative investment pathways based on technical feasibility, economics, implementation considerations, risk and strategic value.
- Apply sensitivity, scenario and risk analysis to understand the impact of uncertain inputs and identify appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
- Evaluate opportunities involving distributed energy resources, demand response, energy storage, electrification and other emerging grid technologies, alongside traditional utility solutions.
- Translate complex engineering and analytical findings into clear recommendations, business cases and decision materials for management.
- Support development of financial models, forecasts and cost-effectiveness assessments used to inform investment decisions.
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Planning, Finance, Regulatory and other business areas to develop technically sound and commercially informed recommendations.
- Monitor market, technology and regulatory developments that could affect the cost, performance or viability of alternative grid solutions.
- Support project execution, ensure scope alignment, and monitor costs, schedules, and risks, escalating issues as required.
- Support the transition of completed projects into Toronto Hydro’s ongoing utility operations and maintenance processes.
- Support regulatory filings, short- and long-term investment planning related to non-wires solutions, as required.
- Demonstrate timely, technically accurate and cost-effective application of engineering practices.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, with demonstrated knowledge of financial analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and economic evaluation of engineering solutions. Masters in Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in the Province of Ontario.
- 7+ years of experience, with a focus on distribution system planning and analysis, capital project creation and justification.
- Ability to combine engineering judgment with commercial and financial analysis to develop recommendations that balance system requirements, cost, risk, customer impacts and strategic objectives.
- Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, system planning and/or emerging grid technologies.
- Demonstrated experience conducting benefit-cost analysis, business case development, options analysis or investment evaluation.
- Knowledge of economic and financial concepts, including discounted cash flow, net present value, cost-benefit analysis and sensitivity/scenario analysis.
- Experience reviewing engineering drawings, and understanding of engineering design
- Ability to assess and communicate technical, financial and implementation risks, including potential mitigation strategies.
- Strong business acumen, with the ability to connect engineering analysis to investment decisions, financial outcomes and organizational priorities.
- Ability to synthesize complex quantitative information and communicate recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with DERs, demand response, energy storage or other non-wires solutions would be an asset.
- Fluent in the application of enterprise tools for planning and project estimation (e.g. GIS, SAP)
- Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates commitment to environment, health and safety.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate relationship building.
- Effective skills in project management operations, budgeting, business process and productivity improvements.
TOTAL REWARDS:
To support the overall well-being and success of our employees, Toronto Hydro provides a comprehensive total rewards package which includes:
- 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
This position is based in a hybrid environment allowing for remote work two days per week, based on business needs. Employees will be required to come onsite Tuesday to Thursday. You are expected to live in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.
Toronto Hydro is committed to leveraging new technologies to support an efficient and inclusive recruitment process. As part of this, artificial intelligence (AI) systems may be used to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. These tools are used in combination with human decision-making to ensure fairness and consistency.
ACCESSIBILITY AND APPLICATION SUPPORT
Toronto Hydro is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you’re having difficulty using our online application system and require accommodation, please email hr_talent@torontohydro.com or call (416) 542-8000. Toronto Hydro is pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process. Please note this email is for accommodation requests only. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility.
