Project Engineer

At Hydro Ottawa, we empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve. 

We help to power your professional growth at every step of your engineering career. For those starting out, we provide the training and skills needed to achieve your P.Eng. designation, and for established engineers, our structured framework offers a clear, transparent pathways to intermediate and senior levels. Wherever you are in your career, there’s a path for growth ahead of you here.

As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow. 

We are seeking a Project Engineer, a strategic thinker who can take initiatives from concept to completion and engineer the way to a smart energy future.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Engineer is at the forefront of high-impact, multidisciplinary engineering projects that contribute directly to the corporate priorities that drive our company forward. Key responsibilities include implementing the capital program through the project management of major substation builds and renewals, critical grid modernization initiatives, and more. The Project Engineer uses their expertise in systems integrations and both agile and risk-based project management methodologies to execute projects related to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), distributed energy resource (DER) connections, and other system integration projects that advance the distribution system at large. Beyond execution, the Project Engineer provides key technical and commercial input for engineering standards and procurement specifications, while actively collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project management and delivery. Crucial to the organization’s long-term strategy, the Project Engineer is a key driver behind our future capital programs and distribution automation, championing the transition toward a smarter and more resilient grid.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the development and implementation of major capital projects and programs.

• Provide input into required capital programs for reliability and amelioration of constraints.

• Organize, coordinate and control all stages of the project lifecycle of major capital and maintenance programs and projects in accordance with Hydro Ottawa policies, procedures, and specifications in all project phases from scoping to closeout.

• Manage special projects/programs consisting of one or more sub-projects, from initiation to close out, complete with all required scope, schedule, and budget adherence, as well as risk and overall project reporting.

• Provide on-going project management in support of our key customer projects. This includes direct customer engagement to develop and execute against Hydro Ottawa’s large load connection process.

• Ensure all project objectives and targets are achieved within acceptable tolerances of scope, budget, schedule, safety and quality.

• Develop financial estimates and project scoping.

• Manage project schedules, scope, budgets and risks.

• Prepare electrical and civil consultant Requests for Proposals, develop bid packages and review and provide recommendations.

• Manage consultants towards meeting project deliverables and deadlines for project design.

• Coordinate and contribute in drawing review meetings with consultants, vendors, and stakeholders.

• Facilitate the procurement of major station equipment and work with Standards to prepare contract specifications.

• Manage vendors towards meeting project deliverables and deadlines during construction.

• Coordinate work with external third parties including Hydro One and IESO.

• Facilitate regular site meetings with stakeholders during construction.

• Facilitate effective communication between all stakeholders, both internal and external.

• Independently track financial actuals and forecast budgets on a monthly basis and work with program oversight and CFO division as required for project reporting.

• Effectively close projects through completion of as-builts, documentation of lessons learned, and financial project close-out.

• Provide input during development of technical engineering standards.

• Represent Hydro Ottawa at external working groups and conferences.

• Special projects as required.

• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering from an accredited university

• Professional Engineer, licensed or able to be licensed in the province of Ontario

• Experience in a utility environment considered an asset

• Project Management and System Planning experience considered an asset

• PMP designation considered an asset

• Experience with Asset Management model beneficial

• Knowledge of ISO55000 considered an asset

• Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably Google Workspace and Microsoft Office 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• English language skills essential, both oral and written; Bilingualism (French/English) or other languages considered an asset

• Valid Driver’s license - Class G

• Successful completion of Driver Competency Assessment

This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.

This is a management group opportunity. The annual salary range for this position identified below depends on experience, education, and professional designation.

Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.