Job Description

WELLAND HYDRO-ELECTRIC SYSTEM CORP.

Requires an

Engineering Technician

Welland Hydro-Electric System Corp. (WHESC) is a progressive electric distribution utility delivering electricity in a safe & reliable manner while maintaining a high quality of service to meet the needs of our 25,000 customers within the City of Welland.

Primary Duties:

• Prepare distribution system designs, material lists, cost estimates, work instructions and drawing packages for overhead, underground, and substation installations
• Prepare designs, material lists, cost estimates, work instructions and drawing packages for the installation of new and/or upgraded residential or commercial service connections
• Coordinate design and construction activities with external stakeholders including customers, municipalities, other utilities, developers, contractors, etc.
• Liaise with field staff as required to support design, construction and maintenance activities
• Maintain record drawings, maps, and supporting documentation in WHESC's GIS and related document management systems
• Ensure design compliance with all applicable codes, industry standards and design guidelines
• Assist in the review of designs, plans, drawings, surveys, studies and/or calculations
• Support supervisory staff in achieving the objectives of WHESC's Distribution System Plan
• Prepare RFQ / RFP packages related to distribution system construction and maintenance activities
• Perform field activities in support of design, asset management, construction, and record verification
• Manage assigned projects and provide status updates to stakeholders as required
• Inspect, investigate, analyze, and make recommendations to revise or improve construction standards, specifications, design and / or performance Address internal and external technical inquiries
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of information as per PIPEDA, the Privacy Act and MFIPPA

Qualifications:

• Diploma in an Electrical Engineering Technician program from a recognized Community College with the Electrical Power option
• A.C.E.T.T. designation
• Minimum five years of experience in a Local Distribution Company engineering environment
• Class G driver's license in good standing

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency with GIS, AutoCAD systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of USF standards and SPIDAcalc
• General knowledge of overhead and underground distribution system design
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound engineering judgment
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional and tactful manner
• Proven interpersonal and consultative skills
• Must be able to independently carry out assignments of substantial technical complexity
• Demonstrated project coordination experience
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of Ontario Regulation 22/04, the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume outlining qualifications, in confidence by 12:00 noon September 1, 2023 to:

Subject: Engineering Technician - Group 1

Attention: Human Resources Generalist

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please advise if any accommodations are required to process an application for the advertised position as per the Accessibility Act. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, all information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will only be used during the selection process for the subject posting.

The Mearie Group