Smart Grid Engineer

CPUS Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ottawa is seeking a Smart Grid Engineer to enhance the distribution grid's efficiency. The role involves developing new technologies, managing projects, and collaborating with various divisions to improve grid reliability and performance. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in utility applications.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Pension package

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-8 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in electric utility engineering environment considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop solutions that enhance the use of Grid Technology systems.
• Provide technical support to Grid Technology Support and distribution field staff.
• Evaluate and manage new Grid Technology projects.

Skills

Analytical

Proactive

Organized

Interpersonal

Solution Oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer licensed in Ontario

Tools

G Suite

SCADA

ADMS

OMS

GIS

Job description

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Location:Ottawa, ON (Hybrid, to be discussed based on the position requirements)

Client: To be disclosed

Hours:40 hours per week

Employment Type:Full-Time, Permanent

Benefits:Comprehensive Benefits and Pension package to be discussed.

All applicants are required to complete a Security Clearance to be considered for employment.

SUMMARY:

• The Smart Grid Engineer is responsible for assessing, developing and enhancing new and existing technologies used to support the efficient operations of our Company’s distribution grid. This includes evaluating and supporting the development of new technology, methodologies, and related business processes for the purposes of enhancing reliability, durability and flexibility of the grid in order to maximize the return on investment of distribution assets. This role will need to leverage key relationships within the Chief Information Technology and the Chief Electricity Distribution divisions to successfully execute a variety of projects. This role will support grid technology section functions including project management, planning, and budgeting inputs.
• This role assists in the development of advanced utility applications and supporting infrastructure used to control, monitor and analyze the distribution grid. There is significant emphasis on understanding the day-to-day operation of distribution grids and the role new technology plays. There is significant input into the strategic direction of smart grid technology deployment and the future needs of our Company’s customers. This role provides support and assistance for developing and updating standards and processes for materials, equipment, and design of supporting technology for the electric distribution system.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The essential responsibilities of the job include:
• Identify and develop solutions that enhance the use of Grid Technology systems and applications
• Provide technical support to the Grid Technology Support, stations, and distribution field staff
• Evaluate and manage new Grid Technology projects
• Create analysis workflows and associated business processes for the benefit of customer departments
• Assist in setting strategic direction for Grid Technology systems and applications
• Participate in the development of our Company’s smart grid roadmap
• Support the development and use of data analytics to improve grid efficiency and maximize distribution asset life
• Work co-operatively with other technology teams to enhance system and application functionality, availability, and security
• Prepare budget briefs for projects and participate in overall budget and business planning processes
• Provide input into system planning and distribution system standards and technology standards
• Evaluate new technology, software, and equipment
• Assist with managing and coordinating the successful completion of special projects as required
• Special projects as required
• Perform other duties as required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• Professional Engineer, licensed or able to be licensed in the province of Ontario
• Minimum 4-8 years of relevant working experience
• Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably G Suite
• Experience with deploying advanced grid applications (SCADA, ADMS, OMS, GIS) considered an asset
• Experience in an electric utility engineering environment considered an asset
• Project Management and/or PMP Certification considered an asset
• Knowledge of Fibre Optic communications technology (including planning and management considered an asset
• Knowledge of wireless communications technology (LTE, fixed point-to-point, point-to-multipoint) considered an asset
• English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (French/English) considered an asset

COMPETENCIES:

• Is proactive, organized, priority focused and results oriented

• Is analytical and logical

• Is solution oriented and innovative

• Has interpersonal capability as it relates to influencing others and relationship building

• Communicates effectively in writing and orally

• Is focused on excellence, with an emphasis on quality, continuous improvement, learning and safety

• Has integrity and credibility

• Is a team player and inspires teamwork

• Appreciates and leverages diversity

• Leads by example

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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