Protection And Control Engineer

46702 - Toronto - Regular - ongoing
Safety Comes First is a core value at Hydro One, and we remain committed to taking every reasonable precaution to ensure a respectful, safe and healthy working environment. Further to this commitment, we have adopted a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to protect the health of our employees from the hazard of COVID-19. New employees will be required to declare their vaccination status to Hydro One. Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination status may not enter any 3rd party locations that require full vaccination (e.g. customer properties).
Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.
It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

• NOTE* Hydro One introduced a Hybrid Work Pilot Project in 2022 for most office-based roles. Employees work in-office/on-site two days a week and remotely from home for three days a week. Hydro One is adding refreshed workspaces and technology to support these changes. Join us as we ‘trial & learn’ a new modern way of working and be a key driver of future state!

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General Accountabilities

• Perform technical/ economic/ regulatory impact assessments and other specialized technical studies to determine transmission system needs related to Protection and Automation systems.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Negotiate with the neighboring utilities and customers the terms of new connections, upgrades and demergers.
• Prepare evidence and support submissions to regulatory and compliance bodies (e.g. OEB, IESO).
• Participate as a representative of the Company before industry associations, compliance and regulatory agencies, etc. in endeavors to advance the corporate interests. Represent the unit on discussion and negotiation with customers, stakeholders and suppliers. Liaise with other internal work groups, divisions and outside interests.
• Recognize areas requiring study or action and recommend and participate in programs that should be undertaken to improve performance or to avoid problems and also provide guidance to and work with other stakeholders in the implementation of recommendations.
• Provide the planning specifications and works scoping documents.
• Develop functional standards for protection systems to be referenced in these specification or scoping documents.
• Plan for new compliance related initiatives and execute the regular due diligence in maintaining company compliance posture. Prepare evidence for compliance reporting.
• Participate in the definition and preparation of P&C specific projects and programs. Present preferred solution and alternatives, produce necessary documentation to substantiate recommendations. Develop strategies and facilitate delivery of solution through suppliers and service providers. Develop Business Cases and obtain release of funds.
• Assist manager in the planning of department work programs, identifying resource needs and development of budget.
• Be responsible for preparing portions of the Investment Plan related to P&C aspects development and sustainment of transmission and distribution systems. Define scope of work for Capital and OM&A work program specifications to appropriate level of detail and work with services providers to manage risks and ensure estimates of appropriate quality. Maintain and Monitor P&C maintenance plan and ensure plans are scheduled according to external (regulatory) and internal guidelines.
• Be responsible for monitoring, overseeing P&C projects and the P&C aspects of development projects during the execution phase. Coordinate activities with multiple Service Providers and stakeholders and provide necessary technical direction to the service providers. Analyze costs, including labour and material items, and provide redirection as required and explanations relating to scope variances. Evaluate lessons learned and communicate the same to improve future process and work accomplishments.
• Maintain an awareness of advancing technology developments in transmission/distribution protection.

Selection Criteria
Essential Competencies

• Demonstrated team player skills.
• Good knowledge of the practical design and operation of large transmission systems with large numbers of connected generators.
• Demonstrated strong organization and planning skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer and Hydro One goals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of control and monitoring systems in Hydro One.
• Understanding of the short circuit analysis and the evaluation of equipment ratings.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a project environment, under tight deadlines, interfacing with other experts, as well as customers, field staff and the project leader.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of theory and application practice of protection to large transmission systems and constituent assets.

Essential Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications

• Must have detailed knowledge of electrical theory and principles underlying the design of electrical power systems and their protection and automation systems. This knowledge is normally acquired through the completion of four years of University (or equivalent) training plus further utility specific training.
• Must have thorough knowledge of industry and Hydro One specific P&C design standards or those of an equivalent large transmission and distribution system.
• Must have minimum of 6-8 years of experience with the planning, design and/or maintenance of P&C systems used on the Hydro One (or equivalent) transmission and distribution systems.
• Must have familiarity with the Hydro One Control and Telecom/ Teleprotection standards and practices or those of an equivalent large transmission and distribution system.
• Must have Professional Engineer accreditation (PEO registration in the Province of Ontario or equivalent in another jurisdiction).

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.
We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2022.
Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected] . Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.
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Deadline: May 1, 2023
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