Grid Modernization Engineer

Description:

Milton Hydro is undergoing an exciting transformation as the energy sector evolves, offering new career opportunities. Milton Hydro’s vision is centered on creating new customer and community possibilities for a smart, sustainable, and electrified future. The Engineer, Grid Modernization will play a key role in supporting the company's vision of "Building a Utility Reimagined" by ensuring the distribution system is robust, modern, and feasible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform power system planning, modeling, and analysis for long-term, near-term, and operational planning

• Ensure reliability, stability, and efficiency of existing and planned power systems

• Develop solutions to address concerns and maintain compliance with applicable standards

• Prepare load forecasts for Regional Planning with IESO and Hydro One

• Support the preparation and execution of Maintenance and Capital Plans

• Manage and coordinate station inspections, maintenance, repairs, and disposal

• Coordinate the design, review, and testing of protection, control, and operational communication equipment/networks

• Manage SCADA, OMS, and Engineering Analysis software

• Support Operational Technology (OT) and Cybersecurity initiatives

• Aid with the distribution automation devices life cycle

• Support connection of Distributed Energy Resources (DER’s)

• Validate outage entry records and prepare System Reliability Reports

• Champion advancements in smart grid, microgrid, electrical vehicle charging, and more

• Perform engineering and technical studies (e.g., long-term system plan, fault analysis)

• Adhere to all safety rules, regulations, and Milton Hydro’s work practices

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to conduct complex engineering analysis on utility grids, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and storage

• Experience with CYME or equivalent tools for power system analysis

• Proficiency in GIS, ArcMap, and AutoCAD tools

• Familiarity with grid automation, self-healing systems, advanced protection & controls, and DER integration

• Strong written and oral presentation skills for technical and financial analysis

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• P.Eng. designation or eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in Ontario

• At least 5 years’ experience in the distribution sector, with expertise in electric utility engineering, grid planning

• Experience in grid innovation/modernization technologies, distribution system design, commissioning, and capital planning