Distribution Engineer
Winnipeg, MB
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in
North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's
best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer
service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and
community.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a permanent Distribution Engineer to join our Distribution Engineering Department in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Responsibilities:
- Assume quality assurance and professional oversight on contracted distribution engineering projects for electrical system
additions and modifications while ensuring the safety and compliance with Manitoba Hydro's 66kV and Below Standards.
- Compose, issue & award RFS (request for service) contracts for distribution projects while engaging Procurement to ensure
documentation and consulting services are satisfactory.
- Provide direction and technical distribution guidance to contractors, internal stakeholders and junior staff members.
- Inspect and evaluate distribution contract work packages to ensure planning recommendations & technical reference
documents align with the design.
- Liaise with Contractors, Procurement, Energy Services & Sales, Distribution Planning, Distribution Construction, and
Distribution Operations & Maintenance to meet customer needs, establish system improvement requirements and ensure
milestones on distribution contracted projects are achieved.
- Perform field site inspections to oversee projects and investigate technical hurdles.
- Ensure drawing as-builts received are an accurate representation of what was constructed and complies with Manitoba Hydro
66kV and Below Standards.
- Recommend and facilitate the development and operation of new and existing electrical distribution design software
applications used by the department.
- Instruct at Manitoba Hydro Training and Development Programs as required.
- Perform special assignments, studies, and research associated with Distribution Engineering Contracts.
- Prepare formal reports for documentation and approval.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university with a minimum of six years related
experience, and a broad knowledge of electrical distribution systems.
- NOTE: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering in a related discipline with an acceptable exposure to Electrical
Transmission or Distribution System Design will be considered.
- Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a
specified amount of time).
- Demonstrated knowledge of Manitoba Hydro 66kV and Below Distribution Standards.
- Good understanding of construction methods, equipment, and materials used in electrical distribution.
- Good understanding of Customer Policy Application.
- Demonstrated ability in report writing and in preparing and making oral presentations.
- Capable of devising new methods or modifying standard principles or practices to new or changing conditions.
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