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    Power System Engineer - Ottawa, ON, Canada - Hydro Ottawa

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    Please Note:

    If you are a current Hydro Ottawa employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

    By generating and distributing power, each person at Hydro Ottawa is part of empowering the lives of people in the communities we serve.

    Our work means all the activities that make up our lives – at home, at work, at play – are there when we need them.

    This role is the lead in providing strategic and tactical advice on "running" the distribution system.

    It looks at reliability and economic optimization of operating configurations, development of single and dual element contingency plans for system operations, and provide real-time review of operating constraints for switching and loading activities in daily operation.

    There is significant contact and liaison with the control room, stations staff, reliability field staff and construction groups to ensure there is an accurate and well understood system condition "picture" at all times.

    Provide input into strategic programs such as distribution automation and future capital programs to enhance reliability numbers. Manage the implementation of the capital budget through project management of large capital station projects. The role also provides technical direction in the development of station engineering design standards and equipment purchasing specifications.
    Oversee the development and implementation of major capital projects
    Analysis of outage information to determine root cause and ramifications on classes of assets
    Assessments of system performance and support of performance reporting activities

    Creation of projects for consideration for annual budgets into Asset Management Software; scoring of projects and preparation of project business cases.

    Development and documentation of Substation and Distribution system contingency plans
    Identify constraints (transmission, station, distribution) within the system
    Impact assessments of distributed energy resources connections on the distribution system
    Ensuring that appropriate data on system loads is accurately captured
    Equipment ratings within the system, and setting operating limits & standards for the various elements in the distribution system
    Provide input during development of technical engineering standards
    Special projects as required
    Professional Engineer, licensed or able to be licensed in the province of Ontario
    Undergraduate degree in Engineering from an accredited university
    Experience in a utility environment considered an asset
    Project Management and System Planning experience considered an asset
    Experience with Asset Management model beneficial
    Knowledge of ISO55000 considered an asset
    Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably G Suite
    English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (French/English) or other languages considered an asset
    Valid driver's license – Class G
    March 29, 2024
    Please Note:

    If you are a current Hydro Ottawa employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

    By generating and distributing power, each person at Hydro Ottawa is part of empowering the lives of people in the communities we serve.

    Our work means all the activities that make up our lives – at home, at work, at play – are there when we need them.

    This role is the lead in providing strategic and tactical advice on "running" the distribution system.

    It looks at reliability and economic optimization of operating configurations, development of single and dual element contingency plans for system operations, and provide real-time review of operating constraints for switching and loading activities in daily operation.

    There is significant contact and liaison with the control room, stations staff, reliability field staff and construction groups to ensure there is an accurate and well understood system condition "picture" at all times.

    Provide input into strategic programs such as distribution automation and future capital programs to enhance reliability numbers. Manage the implementation of the capital budget through project management of large capital station projects. The role also provides technical direction in the development of station engineering design standards and equipment purchasing specifications.
    Oversee the development and implementation of major capital projects
    Analysis of outage information to determine root cause and ramifications on classes of assets
    Assessments of system performance and support of performance reporting activities

    Creation of projects for consideration for annual budgets into Asset Management Software; scoring of projects and preparation of project business cases.

    Development and documentation of Substation and Distribution system contingency plans
    Identify constraints (transmission, station, distribution) within the system
    Impact assessments of distributed energy resources connections on the distribution system
    Ensuring that appropriate data on system loads is accurately captured
    Equipment ratings within the system, and setting operating limits & standards for the various elements in the distribution system
    Provide input during development of technical engineering standards
    Special projects as required
    Professional Engineer, licensed or able to be licensed in the province of Ontario
    Undergraduate degree in Engineering from an accredited university
    Experience in a utility environment considered an asset
    Project Management and System Planning experience considered an asset
    Experience with Asset Management model beneficial
    Knowledge of ISO55000 considered an asset
    Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably G Suite
    English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (French/English) or other languages considered an asset
    Valid driver's license – Class G

    We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

    By distributing and generating reliable and sustainable electricity and working to conserve energy, each one of us plays a part in empowering the lives of our customers.

    Our work means lights on in the classroom or workplace, heat warming cold winter nights, stoves working for family dinners – it means all the activities that make up our lives are there when we need them.

    That means everything from smiles and hellos in the hallways to holiday parties with the kids. It means asking about your weekend and taking care of each other in times of need.

    We have deep roots in our community, and are established from companies that provided an essential service to homes and businesses for over 100 years.

    We place a high priority on protecting the health and safety of our employees and our community.

    We provide safe work practices training for all employees consistent with industry best practices, and our company's safety performance is solid.

    In a stable industry, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision care; disability and life protection; a defined benefit pension plan; a wellness program that includes on-site fitness facilities, and in line with our belief in community, one paid volunteer day per year.


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