• Join a team that actively supports professional growth 
• Make an impact on your community with an established organization
• Receive a highly competitive annual salary, plus annual bonus and benefits

About Peterborough Utilities Group

Located 90 minutes from Toronto, Peterborough Utilities Group has been in business for 100+ years. We support the community by providing assistance with setting up water connections for construction and development projects, providing affordable electric water heater and meter solutions, monitoring water usage in the community, and ensuring Peterborough's water treatment plant is meeting or exceeding government requirements.

Our people are key to our success, and we are committed to providing a safe work environment, opportunities to grow professionally, and to being an inclusive workplace.

For more information, please see our website. 

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer, Generation to join the team. This position is a hybrid role based in Peterborough, ON.

The Project Engineer role involves offering technical engineering expertise, analysis, and support to the generation team, with a specific emphasis on enhancing production across hydroelectric, solar, and bio-gas facilities. Responsibilities include developing, evaluating, and monitoring the performance of existing and upcoming generating stations.

You will oversee projects within the generation operations group's sustaining capital program, aiming to enhance the operational efficiency of our assets. This involves collaborating with consultants to review and prepare engineering design packages, construction contracts, and RFPs, as well as managing project implementation to ensure completion of the sustaining capital program within budget and schedule constraints.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide long-term planning and budget input related to the capital replacement and renewal programs for generation infrastructure
• Provide input into the development of business plans including significant and ongoing operations and maintenance initiatives, changes, and capital projects/programs
• Monitor and keep appraised of regulatory changes, assess the impacts of change, and communicate as required
• Manage capital replacement and renewal programs, including project management and contract administration
• Oversee and complete engineering designs related to capital improvements for generation facilities; manage and undertake multi-disciplinary engineering studies and designs through to project completion
• Undertake data collection and analysis, production assessment, optimization, and trending studies for existing assets and/or review designs completed by consultants
• Identify and recommend opportunities to develop new processes and enhance existing processes to optimize production; research, evaluate, and implement innovative and industry best practices and methods
• Lead the preparation, evaluation, and management of contractor and key supplier tenders, RFPs, and contracts on behalf of Operations
• Manage and monitor all aspects of generation operations projects including change order management, QA/QC processes, drawing reviews, plan/site approvals, coordination of contractors, regulatory compliance, scheduling and communications, reporting, and construction close-out
• Act as the key interface between Generation Development and Operations teams to ensure the smooth commissioning of new facilities
• Visit construction and job sites to observe conditions impacting design and collaborate with Project Development, and Operations & Maintenance staff to identify solutions to technical issues that arise during construction and/or while in production
• Report hazards and unsafe acts or conditions encountered on the job to fellow workers and supervisors; responsible for having a working knowledge of all applicable safety legislation

About You

To qualify, you must have 3-5 years of experience in a related role, with a degree or diploma in electrical engineering preferred. You must also be currently registered or are eligible to be registered as a Professional Engineer with PEO. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. 

Additionally, the following would be preferred assets for this position:

• Understanding of power generation (hydro, solar, biogas) systems and electrical distribution systems
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, PV Syst solar optimization software, HMI systems, PLCs, and protection relays
• Computer literacy within Microsoft Office applications, coupled with advanced knowledge of spreadsheet software and engineer-related systems
• Project Management Professional (PMP), working towards the PMP designation or other similar project management training
• Experience in managing contractors/subcontractors coupled with strong business acumen and the ability to lead a project team
• Understanding of applicable industry legislation, policy, and regulations, including Electrical Utility Safety Rules, Electrical Safety Authority, OHSA regulations
• A valid Class G driver's license and clean driving record is required

As our ideal candidate, you possess exceptional meeting facilitation and communication skills, adept problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to enhancing operational efficiencies. Lastly, you will demonstrate adaptability in fast-paced environments, effectively managing projects to ensure timely and budget-conscious delivery, supported by strong technical prowess, and the ability to cultivate relationships with all stakeholders.

About the Benefits

As a member of our Generation team, you can look forward to a highly competitive annual salary, based on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also receive the following benefits: 

• Annual performance bonuses and salary reviews
• Comprehensive 100% employer-sponsored group benefits including extended group health, dental, and vision coverage, and life and long-term disability insurance
• OMERs pension contribution matching 
• Relocation assistance 
• Monthly social events including training and holiday lunches 
• Professional development and succession planning
• Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

This is your chance to be part of an established organization with incredible room to make an impact and experience personal development.   

If this sounds like the role for you, then we invite you to apply today!