Network Management Eng/Officer

General Accountabilities:

• Conduct technical/economic/regulatory impact assessments and other specialized technical studies to determine distribution system needs related to distribution stations, lines and distributed generation, with a focus on distributed energy resources (DERs).

• Develop alternatives, a preferred solution and facilitate delivery of the solution through suppliers and service providers.

• Recognize areas requiring study or actions; recommend and participate in programs that should be undertaken to improve performance or to avoid problems.

• Present solutions, producing necessary documentation to substantiate recommendations.

• Provide guidance to, and work with, other interested groups and individuals in the implementation of recommendations.

• Be responsible for preparing portions of the Investment Plan related to Distribution Asset Management programs and projects.

• Administer and assist manager in the planning of work programs and development of budget.

• Be responsible for preparing submissions to compliance and regulatory bodies.

• Analyze costs, including labor and material, and provide explanations relating to variances.

• Ensure the plan and execution schedule satisfies the asset and customer needs.

• Define and prepare technical solutions to enable DER integration.

• Define scope of work or program work specifications to appropriate level of detail and definition.

• Work with services providers to manage risks and ensure estimates of appropriate quality.

• Develop/obtain estimates for work.

• Develop business cases and obtain release of funds.

• Monitor, oversee and redirect programs and projects during the execution phase.

• Coordinate activities with multiple service providers and stakeholders.

• Resolve problems through analysis and application of specialized technology or theory.

• Provide necessary technical direction to service providers.

• Work with service providers to ensure capabilities to perform required work.

• Negotiate performance targets and evaluate and communicate lessons learned to improve future processes and work accomplishment.

• Maintain an awareness of advancing technology developments in distribution telecommunication, automation, monitoring and protection and control systems.

• Monitor the status of distribution system and asset standards and carry out, or suggest modifications and additions.

• Assist manager in identifying resource needs and developing/mentoring new staff.

• Represent the unit in discussions and negotiations with customers, stakeholders, regulatory authorities and suppliers.

• Perform other duties as required.

Selection Criteria

Essential Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to manage distribution system and assets.

• Demonstrated knowledge of distribution protection and automation schemes and applications

• 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:

• Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer or eligible for license

• Up to 8 years of experience with the planning, assessment, design and/or maintenance of equipment and distribution systems is required, with at least partial experience with distribution energy resource (DER) interconnection.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Good working knowledge of performing protection coordination and power flow studies using power system modelling software would be an asset.

Work locations are: Trinity (TCT) or Barrie Welham Rd (BAF)