Expected Salary Range: $124055 - $155069 Annually
Target Variable Performance Pay: 15%
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 Senior Manager, Grid Planning, the Manager, Engineering leads a team responsible for system studies, system planning, and grid modernization initiatives. The role provides strategic and technical leadership to support the reliable, safe, and cost-effective operation and growth of Toronto Hydro's electricity distribution system.
The Manager supports Toronto Hydro’s grid planning function by leading system studies that assess protection and coordination, system capacity requirements, major customer connections, transportation electrification, and emerging technologies. The role oversees the development of planning strategies, technical studies, and system models that inform capital investment decisions and long-term system planning.
The incumbent works closely with internal partners and external stakeholders, including Hydro One, the IESO, municipalities, developers, and customers, to advance infrastructure investments, grid modernization initiatives, and coordinated planning activities that support Toronto Hydro's strategic objectives.
The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established Code of Business Conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and develop a team of engineering and technical professionals responsible for system studies, system planning, and grid modernization initiatives.
- Lead key strategic initiatives related to protection and coordination, capacity studies, and other technical analyses required to support the evolving needs of the grid.
- May be called upon to lead other teams within the Grid Planning department, such as System Planning and Capacity Planning teams.
- Lead intelligent grid, grid modernization, and innovation initiatives that improve system visibility, operational efficiency, reliability, and resiliency.
- Oversee the development and execution of short- and long-term distribution system plans that support system reliability, asset sustainability, growth, and customer requirements.
- Direct the completion of system planning assessments, capacity evaluations, contingency analyses, and other technical studies to support informed investment and operational decision-making and customer connections.
- Lead the development, maintenance, and application of electrical system models used to assess network performance, future growth requirements, and capital investment priorities.
- Support Toronto Hydro's grid planning function through the development of capital plans, business cases, investment strategies, and portfolio recommendations.
- Oversee planning activities associated with customer growth, major customer connections, transportation electrification, distributed energy resources, and evolving customer energy requirements.
- Provide strategic input into regulatory filings, business cases, investment justifications, and other corporate planning submissions.
- Conduct research on emerging technologies, utility planning practices, industry trends, regulatory developments, and engineering innovations to support continuous improvement and modernization efforts.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across planning, operations, engineering, asset management, maintenance, procurement, and capital delivery to ensure alignment of business objectives and investment priorities.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with Hydro One, IESO, municipalities, developers, customers, consultants, and other external stakeholders involved in system planning and infrastructure development.
- Lead project management and oversight activities related to the execution of distribution system plans and grid modernization programs.
- Forecast work volumes and resource requirements while prioritizing work programs to meet business objectives and support organizational priorities.
- Accountable for project interdependencies, risk management, stakeholder alignment, change management, and the successful delivery of assigned programs and initiatives.
- Oversee the development of high-quality technical evidence, planning studies, and business cases to support internal decision-making and external stakeholder approvals.
- Advance Toronto Hydro's asset management capabilities and support long-term strategic planning initiatives through the integration of planning, operational, and asset performance considerations.
- Ensure the integrity, maintenance, and effective utilization of data required to support system planning, forecasting, regulatory reporting, and investment decision-making.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario
- Minimum six (6) years of progressive engineering experience within utility planning, distribution systems, system studies, stations planning, utility operations, asset management, or related engineering functions
- Minimum three (3) years of progressive leadership, supervisory, and/or project leadership experience
- Valid Class G Driver's Licence
- Experience working collaboratively with external stakeholders such as Hydro One, the IESO, municipalities, regulators, developers, consultants, and customers
- Experience leading strategic initiatives, organizational change, and continuous improvement efforts
- Post-graduate degree considered an asset
- Strong knowledge of electricity distribution systems, stations planning, utility system planning methodologies, protection & control, and grid modernization principles
- Strong understanding of load forecasting, customer growth planning, capacity assessments, transportation electrification, and distributed energy resource integration
- Broad knowledge of utility operations and the interdependencies between planning, engineering, operations, asset management, customer connections, and capital delivery functions
- Knowledge of utility regulatory environments and the development of business cases and investment justifications
- Strong understanding of capital planning, portfolio management, project prioritization, budgeting, and resource planning
- Superior stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Strong project management, execution, and organizational leadership capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive organizational change
- Creative, strategic, and innovative thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Strong customer and stakeholder relationship management skills
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.
