Engineering Technician

Grimsby Hydro; Grimsby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the Niagara Region is seeking an Engineering Technician to design distribution infrastructure and provide technical support. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Electrical Engineering and experience with design standards and software applications. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering reliable energy solutions to the community.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Medical and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in electrical engineering design.
• Knowledge of design standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design distribution infrastructure and connections.
• Provide technical support and conduct site inspections.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Results-focused

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Certified Engineering Technician (CET)

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

DESS

Job description

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Grimsby Power is located in the Town of Grimsby, on the western edge of the Region of Niagara. It serves over 12,000 customers and is committed to providing an economical, safe, and reliable energy supply to the community.

We are seeking an Engineering Technician capable of designing distribution infrastructure, including all projects and connections. This role provides technical and informational support to our utility's customers and their agents, including estimating project costs, preparing specifications, evaluating transformers, conducting site inspections, testing equipment, and creating computer-aided drafts. The position covers both Engineering and Metering design and implementation.

If you are organized, detail-oriented, results-focused, and interested in designing distribution and station projects using computer applications, this position may be suitable for you.

The successful candidate will meet the following minimum qualifications:

1. A minimum of two years’ experience in an electrical engineering discipline involving design, construction, and commissioning of electrical equipment.
2. In-depth knowledge of design standards and regulations related to electrical equipment.
3. Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office and AutoCAD.
4. Experience with ArcGIS (ArcMap and GISPRO).
5. Experience with distribution system modeling software (DESS preferred).
6. Knowledge of protection, control, and distribution automation is an asset.
7. Experience in the utility industry is an asset.

Education and licensing requirements include:

1. Diploma in Electrical Engineering (2 or 3 years).
2. Certified Engineering Technician (CET).
3. Valid Class G driver’s license with a clean abstract.
4. Post-secondary or continuing education courses are an asset.

Grimsby Power is dedicated to developing a skilled and motivated workforce. We offer competitive wages, medical and dental benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Qualified applicants should submit their letter of application and resume, demonstrating how they meet the role's requirements, by June 30, 2025. Please reference “Engineering Technician” in the subject line.

Human Resources
Grimsby Power Incorporated
231 Roberts Road
Grimsby, ON L3M 5N2
Email: [e-mail]

The full job description is available on Grimsby Power’s website: https://www.grimsbypower.com/

No phone calls please. Grimsby Power is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.