Halton Hills Hydro Engineering Technician

The MEARIE Group; Acton; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Wellness package

OMERS pension

Job summary

Halton Hills Hydro Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our Acton team.

The role involves designing and preparing cost estimates and work packages for distribution projects, including overhead and underground networks, and coordinating with customers, regulators, and contractors. Under the Engineering Manager, you will ensure compliance with standards, maintain records, and support asset management.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 2-year Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technician program.
• 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).
• Preference given to candidates with a minimum of 3 years related experience.
• Experience with electrical distribution utility, load management of DER’s, electric vehicles is considered an asset.
• 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 electricity distribution projects.
• Perform construction site inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
• Monitor project progress and prepare reports.
• Develop construction standards and material specifications input.
• Provide technical and installation specifications to utility personnel, customers, contractors, regulators, and consultants.
• Coordinate DER connection projects including documentation and contracts.
• Assist with asset management programs.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multi-project management

Safety conscious

Microsoft Office

Education

Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technician (2-year program)

C.Tech. or C.E.T. with OACETT (or Associate Member)

3+ years related experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SpidaCalc

GIS

SCADA

Job description

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Halton Hills Hydro Inc. is a community-focused electric distribution utility servicing approximately 23,000 homes and businesses across a 281sq. km service territory within the Town of Halton Hills. Located 15 minutes north of the 401, our office is accessible by GO Train and bus and falls within a 35km radius of major urban centres, such as Guelph, Milton, Brampton, Mississauga, Cambridge, and Orangeville. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

At Halton Hills Hydro, safety for our employees and the community is our number one priority; we care about our work, our customers, and our business. We have a commitment to delivering quality service and each member of our team has a responsibility to help one another achieve success and satisfaction on the job.

Halton Hills Hydro Inc. is currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated individual to fill the position of Engineering Technician. This role is in-person, working from our Acton office. Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will design, prepare cost estimates and work order packages for various electricity distribution system projects.

DUTIES

• 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;


• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduate of a 2-year Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technician program; Preference will be given to those with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.


• Professional Association: 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);


• Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 3 years related experience


• Experience with electrical distribution utility, load management of DER’s, electric vehicles is considered an asset


• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. Proficiency with SpidaCalc, GIS, and SCADA systems will be considered an asset


• Skills: Must be detailed oriented, self-motivated, able to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines, be adaptive and innovative in their assignments and providing support to team members and customers, and have a strong commitment to safety


• Other: Must possess a valid Ontario Class G Driver’s license with recent driving experience and a good driving record

WHAT WE OFFER

• $38.22 – $54.89 per hour commensurate with experience;


• Competitive total compensation package and clothing allowance.


• Comprehensive health, dental benefits, life insurance and wellness package;


• Participation in OMERS pension plan;


• Opportunity to make a difference and work with an experienced utility team;


• Direct experience within a highly regulated industry;


• Working in an environment with a strong commitment to safety;


• Training and development support and opportunities.

Halton Hills Hydro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.