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Contract - 7 months

WORK ILLUSTRATION: Reporting to the Manager, Engineering the incumbent provides wide range of engineering support services that will ensure technical soundness, reliability, safety and cost effectiveness of the utility and its Electrical Distribution Power System. The incumbent performs technical studies and assessments; participates in short-range strategic planning; prepares engineering, technical or business reports and studies, and demonstrates effective project management and process efficiencies. The Incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro. Toronto Hydro has implemented a mandatory vaccination requirement for all its employees. Proof of full vaccination will be required upon receiving a conditional offer of employment. Toronto Hydro will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to disability or any other ground protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide subject matter expertise and technical support to manage and process connection requests for Distribution Energy Resource (DER) connections, including technical assessments and review of applications from customers

• Perform various system studies to ensure the safe, reliable, efficient and economical operation of our distribution system (i.e. Connection Impact Assessments (CIA), protection and coordination studies, arc flash and load flow analyses etc.)

• Review and perform quality checks on study results and reports as produced by other team members

• Propose and evaluate grid solutions to enhance grid reliability and efficiency

• Prepare engineering, technical or business reports and studies; performs analysis, testing and evaluations

• Provide timely technical support and consultation through effective project management and the development of process efficiencies • Pursue a high level of internal and external client satisfaction, and fosters a customer-centric focus • Reviews, develops and/or presents business proposals, plans, designs, processes, operational procedures and practices

• Manage relationships with inter-organizational business units and external customers as required • Active participation in industry working groups and committees to keep apprised of industry best practices and influence policy development and decision making

• Support the continued development and improvement of network analysis systems and tools (i.e. CYME)

• Provide technical support or leadership on strategic technical projects

• May be called upon to as a team or project leader

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

• Six (6) or more years of Engineering experience • Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario • Must have a valid Class “G” Drivers License

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in design and specification of embedded generation or distributed energy resource (DER) systems

• Knowledge and experience with distribution systems analyses such as short circuit, protection & coordination, load flow and arc flash etc.

• Knowledge and experience in the design and specification of protection, coordination and control systems used in power distribution and electrical substations

• Experience working with the DER Connection Procedures (DERCP) and the Distribution System Code (DSC)

• Experience with grid automation and SCADA/DMS systems • Fluent in the application of information technology, such as general office software, CADD, engineering records

• Experience in the use of power distribution network analysis software, such as CYME

• Self-motivated, operates with a high degree of independence and can visualize possibilities and opportunities Demonstrated versatile leadership; encourage organizational teamwork, collaboration and educated risk taking to develop innovative solutions and support the corporate goals

• Teamwork - works interdependently to achieve higher common goals; works with employees from other functional areas to ensure resolution of problems

• Managing Change – accepts uncertainty as part of the needed change; willing to change the status quo

• Adaptable – adapts to and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals and groups Excellent analytical, organization and planning skills

• Effective skills in project management operations, budgeting, business process and productivity improvements

• Proven effective problem-solving and analytical ability

• Ability to predict and understand technological trends and their effect on business or strategic work plans