Distribution System Planning Engineer

Description:

Selection Criteria

Essential Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to manage distribution system and assets.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated strong organization and planning skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to customer values and Hydro One goals and objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a project environment, under tight timelines, interfacing with other experts, as well as customers, field staff and the project managers/engineers.

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications:

• Up to 8 years of experience with the planning, assessment, design and/or maintenance of equipment and distribution system is required.

• Must have detailed knowledge of electrical theory and principles underlying the design of electric power systems. This knowledge is normally acquired through the completion of four years of University engineering training.

• Experience with system modelling software, especially CYME.

• Must be a Professional Engineer registered in the Province of Ontario or eligible to obtain the designation in the next few months.

• Good working knowledge of the Hydro One investment planning and accounting systems and processes would be an asset.

• Requires knowledge of engineering science, business administration, project management and electric power system.

• Requires application of mathematical and statistical knowledge and skills to perform analytical studies on performance and design of distribution system and assets.

• Requires knowledge of technical writing.

• Requires broad experience related to design, performance, commissioning, operation and maintenance of distribution system and assets.