Engineer

Expected Salary Range: $104097 - $146959 Annually

Target Variable Performance Pay: 8%

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, Engineering Policy and Product Change, the Engineer is responsible for providing a broad range of engineering support services to ensure the technical integrity, reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness of Toronto Hydro's electrical distribution system. The Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of engineering, design, and construction policies, standards, and customer connection requirements, including but not limited to the Conditions of Service, Standard Design Practices, Offer to Connect Policy, and Cost Allocation Guideline. In this role, the Engineer works closely with Design, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to provide technical guidance, policy interpretation, training, and support to ensure the consistent application of corporate standards and requirements. The Engineer also supports strategic initiatives related to electrification, housing development, regulatory compliance, and emerging industry trends, contributing to policy development and continuous improvement efforts that enhance customer service, operational efficiency, and system performance.

The salary range shown above reflects the expected  compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidate’s experience, education, training, and alignment with the role’s requirements. For positions covered by a collective agreement, placement within the range will follow the applicable step or classification.

This posting is to fill up to 1 of position, at least one of which is an existing vacancy. Toronto Hydro reserves the right, in alignment with the applicable collective agreement, to finalize the number of positions filled.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of engineering, design, construction, and customer connection policies, including the Conditions of Service, Standard Design Practices, Offer to Connect Policy, Cost Allocation Guideline, and other corporate policy documents.
• Demonstrates effective project management and process efficiencies; reviews, develops and/or presents business proposals, plans, designs, processes, operational procedures and practices.
• Provides timely technical support and consultation to the development of strategic policy initiatives, including those related to climate action.
• Identifies and analyzes process gaps to establish continuous improvements to better support the execution and maintenance of change.
• Lead in the development of strategic policy initiatives to solve complex issues involving multiple stakeholders both internal and external to the organization.
• Engage with external stakeholders including manufacturers, the City of Toronto, Transit Authorities, peer utilities and developers to educate, resolve conflicts and provide a high level of customer service.
• Collaborate with various internal departments including Planning, Design, Engineering, Operations, IT, Regulatory, Customer Care, Climate Action and Finance to analyze issues and develop solutions.
• Contributes to the development or change of Construction Standards.
• Support the Ontario Energy Board rate filing process including the development of business cases, portfolio analysis and justification for different programs or quality issues.
• Advise internal departments in implementing policy compliance processes.
• Make policy change recommendations supported by business benefits and impacts.
• Create and deliver presentations that include detailed analyses on various topics.
• Represents Toronto Hydro in external meetings and/or committees.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Electrical and Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 6+ years of Engineering experience, preferably in the Utilities industry 
• Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario, P.Eng
• Experience with technical writing, change management, business process analysis, process re-engineering and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of electricity distribution engineering, construction, safety rules, utility regulations.
• Familiarity with electrification, including electric vehicle charging, heat pumps or hybrid heating systems, and green building solutions.
• Solid understanding and knowledge of designs, standards and technical requirements related to distribution systems.
• Awareness of project management processes, principles and methodologies
• Ability to synthesize, evaluate and integrate information from multiple sources, and to provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively on inter-departmental teams and across organizational boundaries.
• Solid understanding of business issues and challenges, and demonstrates tact and diplomacy specifically in a customer engagement/stakeholder management environment.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and business solution development skills, including the proven ability to function effectively in a dynamic environment within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Ability to develop dependable feedback systems and tracking.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and report writing skills.
• Teamwork - works interdependently to achieve higher common goals; works with employees from other functional areas to ensure resolution or problems
• Achievement – results oriented; ensures measures are in place to track achievement
• 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
• 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
• Proven effective problem-solving and analytical ability
• Ability to predict and understand technological trends and their effect on business or strategic work plans

TOTAL REWARDS

To support the overall well-being and success of our employees, Toronto Hydro provides a comprehensive total rewards package which includes:

• 100% employer paid Health & Dental benefits
• 24/7 access to Employee & Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare
• Company-paid life insurance and long term disability
• Spending account to support fitness goals (e.g. gym memberships)
• Competitive paid time off (including vacation and parental leave)
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan through OMERS
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Exciting employee engagement and appreciation events throughout the year

This position is based in a hybrid environment allowing for remote work two days per week, based on business needs. Employees will be required to come onsite Tuesday to Thursday. You are expected to live in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

Toronto Hydro is committed to leveraging new technologies to support an efficient and inclusive recruitment process. As part of this, artificial intelligence (AI) systems may be used to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. These tools are used in combination with human decision-making to ensure fairness and consistency. 

ACCESSIBILITY AND APPLICATION SUPPORT

Toronto Hydro is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you’re having difficulty using our online application system and require accommodation, please email hr_talent@torontohydro.com or call (416) 542-8000. Toronto Hydro is pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process. Please note this email is for accommodation requests only. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility.