Utilities Engineer (Electrical)

Company Biography

As Ontario's only multi-utility provider, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including water, wastewater, natural gas, electricity, and telecommunications - all under one roof. This integrated approach empowers us to deliver innovative solutions, exceptional customer service, and operational efficiencies that set us apart in the industry.

With over 150 years of commitment to the Kingston community, we work every day to provide the safe, reliable utility services our customers rely on. Our efforts go beyond keeping the lights on and the water flowing. We’re driving progress through projects that create lasting, positive change. At the heart of everything we do is our vision to advance our unique utility model to benefit our customers and build better communities.

At Utilities Kingston, we believe that strong communities are built by strong teams. By joining us, you'll be part of a collaborative and dynamic environment where your skills and ideas will contribute to enhancing safety, driving reliability, and building a resilient future for our community.

Primary Duties

Utilities Kingston's Energy Services Team is looking for a dynamic, innovative and results-driven professional to join our organization in the role of Utilities Engineer in the Hydro Engineering department.

The Utilities Engineer (Electrical) supports the design, construction, operation and management of the Kingston Hydro electrical distribution system through their knowledge and application of core electrical engineering and multi-discipline engineering principles, management principles as well as industry specific practices, regulations and standards.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Support annual review and reporting associated with ESA Reg.22/04.

2. Prepare and approve purchasing specifications for use with electric distribution system.

3. Update corporate intranet with latest specifications and reference documents.

4. Prepare, review and approve plans and Construction Verification Certificates for installations requiring P.Eng. approval.

5. Support annual reporting and surveys to the Ontario Energy Board.

6. Develop and maintain quality assurance process for validating revisions to systems consistent with PEO guidelines for use of engineering software.

7. Monitor regulatory and industry best practices and develop corporate generation interconnection guidelines.

8. Support customer generation connection projects, including connection impact (CIA) studies including commissioning and verification activities

9. Participate in the planning and review of annual departmental budgets.

10. Liaise with Electrical Safety Authority to report/resolve public safety concerns.

11. Act as a technical contact for general communications with various electrical industry associations and participate in working groups and technical committees.

12. Establish scope of work and budget for capital and customer funded electrical distribution upgrade projects.

13. Prepare and manage RFP/RFQ contracts for consulting and contractor services.

14. Assist in the preparation of Cost of Service Applications and the Distribution System Plan.

15. Develop and update asset management plan and assist with development of assessment criteria for asset condition assessments.

16. Assess impact of development applications and changes proposed by City Planning to electric distribution system.

17. Define and prepare protection and automation solutions to enable modernization of distribution stations, lines, and distributed energy resource projects and programs.

18. Prepare engineering and technical reports and studies, perform analysis, testing and evaluations.

Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced MS Office skills

• Basic AutoCAD

• Intermediate skills with pole analysis software and electric distribution modeling software. Specific software packages are SpidaCalc and CYME or similar

• Basic/intermediate project management skills

• Basic skills in the use of SCADA monitoring and control systems

• Intermediate skills in protection co-ordination and programming of protection and control devices

Knowledge:

• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of OEB Regulations related to the Electrical Distribution Industry

• Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of ESA Electrical Distribution Safety Regulation (EDSR) - Reg.22/04

• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of relevant industry codes/standards including Ontario Electrical Safety Code, CSA, IEEE and USF

• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of electric power systems theory and distribution protection systems

• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Distributed Energy Resources and Connection Impact Assessments

• Basic/intermediate knowledge of Contract Law, PEO Act, Tender Law and the Construction Act

• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of test and maintenance practices and procedures

• Basic/intermediate Finance and Accounting knowledge

• Intermediate knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements as it relates to individuals, the organization and operational requirements

Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with focus on Power Systems

• Licensed Professional Engineer, within Canada - with ability to be licensed in Ontario

• 5-8 years of progressive engineering design experience within the electric utility sector.

• Class G drivers’ licence

Special Working Conditions/Conditions of Employment

• Criminal record check satisfactory to Utilities Kingston.

Closing Statement

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position.

Accessibility Statement

Appropriate accommodations will be provided as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

Employment Equity

Utilities Kingston is committed to employment equity and we encourage applications from all designated group members. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the Kingston community.

Utilities Kingston thanks all candidate that apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.