Project Engineer

Hydro Ottawa; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 89,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility provider in Ottawa seeks a Project Engineer to manage capital projects and ensure adherence to budgets and schedules. This role involves technical input into engineering designs and liaising with stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering, strong project management skills, and preferably a PMP designation. The position offers a hybrid work model, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to contribute to innovative projects in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in a utility environment considered an asset.
• Project Management and System Planning experience considered an asset.
• PMP designation considered an asset.
• Experience with Asset Management model beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of major capital projects.
• Manage project schedules, scope, budgets and risks.
• Coordinate work with external third parties.
• Develop financial estimates and project scoping.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Risk Management

Budget Adherence

Technical Writing

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

At Hydro Ottawa, we empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve.

As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.

We are seeking a Project Engineer, a strategic thinker who can take initiatives from concept to completion and engineer the way to a smart energy future.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Engineer manages the implementation of the capital budget through project management of large station and distribution projects, distributed energy resource (DER) connections, and engineering programs supporting the distribution system at large. The Project Engineer is responsible for project scope, schedule, budget adherence, risk mitigation and re-occurring reporting of project performance. The Project Engineer also provides technical and commercial input in the development of engineering design standards and equipment purchasing specifications. There is significant contact and liaison with consultants, trades staff, control room, reliability field staff and both internal and external construction groups to ensure the planning, design and execution phases of projects proceed within scope, budget and schedule. The Project Engineer is required to provide input into strategic programs such as distribution automation and future capital programs.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the development and implementation of major capital projects and programs.
• Provide input into required capital programs for reliability and amelioration of constraints.
• Organize, coordinate and control all stages of the project lifecycle of major capital and maintenance programs and projects in accordance with Hydro Ottawa policies, procedures, and specifications in all project phases from scoping to closeout.
• Manage special projects/programs consisting of one or more sub-projects, from initiation to close out, complete with all required scope, schedule, and budget adherence, as well as risk and overall project reporting.
• Ensure all project objectives and targets are achieved within acceptable tolerances of scope, budget, schedule, safety and quality.
• Develop financial estimates and project scoping.
• Manage project schedules,scope, budgets and risks.
• Prepare electrical and civil consultant Requests for Proposals, develop bid packages and review and provide recommendations.
• Manage consultants towards meeting project deliverables and deadlines for project design.
• Coordinate and contribute in drawing review meetings with consultants, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate the procurement of major station equipment and work with Standards to prepare contract specifications.
• Manage vendors towards meeting project deliverables and deadlines during construction.
• Coordinate work with external third parties including Hydro One and IESO.
• Facilitate regular site meetings with stakeholders during construction.
• Facilitate effective communication between all stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Independently track financial actuals and forecast budgets on a monthly basis and work with program oversight and CFO division as required for project reporting.
• Effectively close projects through completion of as-builts, documentation of lessons learned, and financial project close-out.
• Provide input during development of technical engineering standards.
• Represent Hydro Ottawa at external working groups and conferences.
• Special projects as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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
• PMP designation 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 Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• English language skills essential, both oral and written; Bilingualism (French/English) or other languages considered an asset

This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, the details of which the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Hydro may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.

Location:Ottawa, ON

Pay Range Minimum:$89,420.99

Pay Range Maximum:$134,130.81

Posting End Date (if applicable):January 30, 2026

Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. 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.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.