Manager, Hydro Engineering

Manager, Hydro Engineering

Utilities Kingston is Ontario’s only multi‑utility provider, offering water, wastewater, natural gas, electricity and telecommunications under one roof. With over 150 years of commitment to the Kingston community, we deliver innovative solutions, exceptional customer service and operational efficiencies that set us apart in the industry.

Primary Duties

The Manager, Hydro Engineering is responsible for asset management, capital project planning, and design of new, expanded, rehabilitated and asset renewal infrastructure projects for the electric utility. Working closely with operational groups, the Manager ensures electric utility infrastructure planning and project delivery takes into consideration and aligns with operational requirements. The Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation and ongoing conformance to regulatory requirements. The Manager is able to effectively deal with complex issues, make recommendations for action while understanding and considering broader impacts on staff, other departments, external stakeholders and customers.

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for conformance to all regulatory requirements in accordance with governing bodies including development of distribution system plans, cost of service rate applications, as well as supporting audits, regulatory inspections and other regulatory and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with the Manager, Hydro Group for joint responsibility of planning, budgeting, monitoring and delivery of the electric utility’s annual capital program.
• Ensure the delivery of electric utility services are provided within the framework of approved policies, standards, legislation, and regulatory requirements, including those under the Ontario Energy Board.
• Manage and participate in the review of plans, specifications, development proposals and other planning related documents submitted for conformance to applicable regulations, codes, standards, and engineering design principles.
• Responsible for monitoring, managing, and regularly updating risk assessments, asset condition assessments and asset inventory information, leveraging software applications when available. Review system risks and resource requirements to inform multi‑year plans and budgets.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of procurement processes including Request for Proposals, Request for Information, and Tenders, for projects from development of proposal, selection process, vendor negotiation through to the execution of the final agreements as well as contract management.
• Work with the Asset Management and Climate Action team on the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of conservation programs in alignment with regulatory requirements and corporate climate action goals.
• Engage with staff internally, and partners, associations and other stakeholders externally to develop long term planning forecasts, projections, and integrated energy plans.
• Foster an environment of superior customer service with staff and cross functional teams, and maintain strong relationships with customers, resolving escalated customer issues when required.
• Develop and maintain relationships with peers in related associations, industry groups, and regulatory and compliance organizations to promote Utilities Kingston, while keeping up to date on industry standards, regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Coach staff and prepare and deliver annual employee performance evaluations.
• Foster engagement and a positive work environment and ensure transparency and consistency and open communication reflecting our values in dealing with staff.

Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Required

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

Experience

Special Working Conditions / Conditions of Employment

This position is being posted to support the creation of a new role within the department, ensuring continuity and support for our team and organizational goals.

Appropriate Accommodations

Appropriate accommodations will be provided as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

Employment Equity

Utilities Kingston is committed to employment equity and we encourage applications from all designated group members. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the Kingston community.

Application Process

Utilities Kingston thanks all candidates that apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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