eGrid Electrical Technologist - 92797

Requisition ID: 92797 

Job Category: Engineering 

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

eGrid Electrical Technologist

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch - a full-service engineering and professional services consultancy - is seeking a highly motivated electrical technologist with expertise in electrical design for distribution utilities.  Our team consists of highly specialized electrical & communication technologists, designers, and engineers focused on applying emerging technologies to projects in the electric utility sector.

This challenging position involves working as part of a highly specialized team focused on planning and design of electrical, automation, protection, and communications systems for electric utility and industrial projects across North America, with a particular near-term focus for the position on Ontario projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work on a range of electrical design utility solutions
• Planning of electrical distribution systems
• Produce, review, and comment on designs and drawings for electrical (and related civil asset) utility systems, i.e. distribution, MTS, single line diagrams, general arrangement drawings and grounding/earthing, lighting/services designs.
• Ensures alignment to legislative, regulatory & Health & safety policies, utility procedures and Standards.
• Ensure all drawings and deliverables are checked to comply project and Utility standards.
• Execute designs following the electrical design criteria for the project as well as defined design standards, codes, and regulations.
• Ensure coordination of all electrical interfaces with designers and engineers of other disciplines.
• Ensure designs are complete with adequate lead times and within capital budget and KPI requirements.
• Possible involvement in project and workload decisions.
• Participate in filed surveys at client sites that may require significant amounts of walking.
• Other related duties assigned from time to time

Requirements:

• Preferred experience in utility electrical design, with a strong preference for experience with larger Ontario distribution utilities
• Proficient in CAD design 2D/3D (Microstation, AutoCAD, PSDS, PDS, etc.)
• Proficient with utility pole loading calculations and related software (eg. SpidaCalc, PLSCADD, O-Calc, etc.)
• Proficient with project management and document control tools (eg. ProjectWise, SAP, Primavera, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of third party attachment requirements to utility infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of CSA 22/04 standards
• Good working Knowledge of electrical theory and construction practices.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and multitasking ability
• Preference for a Certified Engineering Technologist designation
• Preference for both civil and electrical multidisciplinary utility infrastructure experience
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Excellent safety awareness

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.