Smart Grid Engineer
Role Overview
The Smart Grid Engineer is responsible for spearheading the modernization, management, and optimization of Hydro Ottawa’s operational technology (OT) to enhance grid reliability, durability, and flexibility while maximizing distribution asset return on investment.
Beyond standard operational support, this role takes ownership of OT systems, drives data analytics initiatives, and architect interfaces that integrate diverse OT systems.
Partnering across Digital Transformation and Distribution divisions, the Smart Grid Engineer translates complex operational challenges into scalable, automated, and data-backed solutions.
Additionally, this role provides strategic technical direction for OT system deployment, vendor evaluations and future customer needs.
The Smart Grid Engineer oversees core grid technology functions, including technical design, end-to-end project management, implementation, workflow automation, and budget planning, in addition to contributing to engineering standards and processes.
Key Skills for This Role
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering from an accredited university
- Professional Engineer, licensed or able to be licensed in the province of Ontario
- Experience in requirements gathering and cross-functional coordination with clients and vendors to deliver robust solutions for complex technical challenges
- Experience in enterprise architecture, interface design/development, database administration (e.g., relational, time-series), and data management systems (e.g. Pi Historian, Snowflake) considered an asset
- Strong technical background with exposure to cybersecurity, system integrations, Artificial Intelligence (AI), or infrastructure protocols considered an asset
- Experience in an electric utility engineering environment considered an asset
- Project Management and/or PMP Certification considered an asset
- Experience in managing, deploying, and optimizing OT applications (such as SCADA, ADMS, OMS, or GIS) is considered an asset.
- Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably Google Workspace
- English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset
- This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
- Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.
- Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.
- Ottawa, ON
- This is a management group opportunity. The annual salary range for this position identified below depends on experience, education, and professional designation.
- $89,420.99
- $134,130.81
- November 22, 2026
- Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Location:
- Ottawa, ON
- This is a management group opportunity. The annual salary range for this position identified below depends on experience, education, and professional designation.
Pay Range Minimum:
$89,420.99
Pay Range Maximum:
$134,130.81
Posting End Date (if applicable):
November 22, 2026
Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
About Hydro Ottawa
Municipally owned electricity distribution utility serving homes and businesses in Ottawa and Casselman.
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