Dsgn Engineer Specialist - Civil

Hydroone; Toronto; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro One is seeking a Design Engineer Specialist in Toronto to lead advanced civil design for electrical transmission and distribution facilities. You will provide technical guidance, oversight, and mentorship across project lifecycles, ensuring safe, sustainable, and compliant outcomes.

The role involves technical leadership, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and a focus on improving engineering standards while supporting budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with PEO, or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Significant experience in civil engineering design and project delivery for complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority on complex civil engineering matters related to station and infrastructure projects.
• Review, evaluate, and approve engineering designs, technical reports, calculations, and specifications.
• Lead and support the civil design of station and facility projects, including site grading, drainage, stormwater, and utilities coordination.
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and project execution; investigate field conditions and recommend solutions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, regulators, and contractors; support permitting and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Stakeholder management

Engineering judgment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. designation

Job description

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Hiring salary range: $4,102.00 - 5,508.40 / Bi-weekly

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, the Design Engineer Specialist provides advanced technical expertise and leadership in the planning, design, review, and implementation of complex civil engineering projects supporting electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure.

As a recognized subject matter expert, you will lead and influence civil engineering design activities related to substations, stations, facilities, and associated infrastructure. You will provide technical guidance, engineering oversight, and specialized support throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring designs are safe, reliable, sustainable, and compliant with applicable engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex projects while mentoring engineering staff, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and contributing to the development of engineering standards and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Serve as a technical authority on complex civil engineering matters related to station and infrastructure projects.
• Provide expert guidance and recommendations on engineering challenges, risks, and design solutions.
• Review, evaluate, and approve engineering designs, technical reports, calculations, and specifications.
• Conduct peer reviews and ensure engineering deliverables meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.

Project Design and Delivery

• Lead and support the civil design of station and facility projects, including:
• Site grading and drainage systems
• Stormwater management
• Access roads and parking areas
• Site servicing and utility coordination
• Retaining structures and earthworks
• Foundation and site development considerations
• Prepare or review engineering calculations, reports, specifications, drawings, and construction documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate civil engineering requirements into project designs.
• Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management activities.

Construction and Field Support

• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and project execution.
• Investigate field conditions and technical issues and recommend practical engineering solutions.
• Conduct site assessments and inspections to verify compliance with design intent, standards, and specifications.
• Review and evaluate design changes, contractor proposals, and field modifications.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Support permitting, approvals, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Represent the organization on technical committees, working groups, and industry forums as required.

Mentorship and Development

• Mentor and support junior engineers and engineering staff.
• Share technical knowledge and lessons learned to strengthen organizational capability.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), or eligibility to obtain registration.

Experience

• Significant experience in civil engineering design and project delivery for complex infrastructure, industrial, utility, energy, transportation, or municipal projects.
• Experience with site development, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility coordination.
• Experience reviewing engineering designs, technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership and mentorship within multidisciplinary project environments.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, standards, and design practices.
• Knowledge of site development, earthworks, drainage systems, stormwater management, and municipal servicing.
• Understanding of applicable engineering codes, environmental regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Familiarity with construction methods, contract administration, and field engineering practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Skills and Competencies

• Technical expertise and engineering judgment
• Leadership and influence
• Collaboration and relationship building
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Project planning and execution
• Quality and safety focus

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Hydro One; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The base salary for this role considers a variety of factors, including candidates' knowledge, skills, experience, education, and any applicable collective agreement requirements for union-represented positions. Hydro One provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves. For management roles, compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy, and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms). We encourage open dialogue about compensation with our Talent Acquisition Team, who can provide more detailed information specific to this role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hydro One uses AI tools to assist in the screening and assessing candidates for this role. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.