Engineering Technologist/Technician

Outright Consulting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Outright Consulting in Toronto, Ontario seeks an Electrical Engineering Technician for complex distribution projects, including DER connections. You will design, estimate, coordinate, and document construction activities with utility personnel and regulators.

The role requires graduation from a 2-year Electrical/Electronics Technician program, registration as C.Tech./CET, and 3+ years in the field, with a valid Ontario G license. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 2-year Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technician program.
• 3+ years experience with electrical distribution utility and DER load management.
• Must be registered as a C.Tech. or C.E.T. with O.A.C.E.T.T. (or be currently registered as an Associate Member).
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class G Driver's license with recent driving experience and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare cost estimates, contracts, and work order packages for various electricity distribution system projects, including overhead and underground work; obtain all necessary approvals for construction.
• Conduct construction site inspections to verify conformance with the Construction Verification Program per O.Reg. 22/04; maintain field and office records.
• Monitor project progress and prepare periodic reports.
• Contribute to development of construction standards and material specifications.
• Provide technical and installation specifications to utility personnel, customers, contractors, regulators, road authorities and consultants.
• Prepare DER connection project documentation, including coordination with customers, connection estimates and reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Assist with asset management programs.
• Coordinate and schedule construction with Operations and contractors.
• Prepare annual budgetary estimates.

Skills

Electrical distribution

DER load management

Electric vehicles

Valid Ontario G license

Education

Graduate of a 2-year Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technician program

C.Tech./CET registration with OA CETT

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

SpidaCalc

GIS

SCADA

Job description

• Design and prepare cost estimates, contracts, and work order packages for various electricity distribution system projects including overhead, underground (for new, rebuild and subdivisions), new and upgraded service design (residential, commercial, industrial), and obtain all necessary approvals required for construction in accordance with approved standards
• Construction site inspection to ensure work is done in accordance with our Construction Verification Program per O.Reg. 22/04; Gather and maintain field and office records for permanent records
• Monitor progress of projects and prepare reports
• Prepare and provide input in the development of construction standards and material specifications
• Supply technical and installation specifications to others, including utility personnel, customers, contractors, regulators, road authorities and consultants
• Prepare Distributed Energy Resource (DER) connection projects including project coordination with customers, preparing documentation and contracts, connection estimates, drawings, and updating utility personnel and regulatory agencies as needed;
• Assist with asset management programs
• Coordinate and schedule construction of projects with Operations and contractors
• Prepare annual budgetary estimates

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a 2-year Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technician program;
• 3+ years of experience with electrical distribution utility, load management of DER's, and electric vehicles
• Must be registered as a Certified Engineering Technician (C. Tech.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with O.A.C.E.T.T. (or be currently registered as an Associate Member);
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. Proficiency with SpidaCalc, GIS, and SCADA systems will be considered an asset
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class G Driver's license with recent driving experience and a good driving record