Automation & Controls Engineer

Winnipeg, MB

• 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.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2-week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

• Lead complex studies and prepare Capital Investment Justification (CIJ) documents related to intelligent network devices that support visibility, automation, reliability, protection, generation and future enterprise applications on the distribution system.
• Lead project implementation by sealing designs and drawings, and preparing estimates, specifications, and material procurement.  
• Prepare and seal protective device configurations, particularly as they are incorporated into automation systems.
• Configure and test intelligent network and communication devices and develop corporately accepted standards when required.
• Develop Distribution physical and cybersecurity standards and participate in the Corporate Industrial Control System Cyber Security Risk Management program team (ICS CSRM).
• Act as a distribution automation subject matter expert, providing consultation on intelligent network devices, training, guidance and development of staff.
• Direct and approve manufacturer's, contractor's and consultant's documentation and designs.
• Perform event analysis, review event files including waveform captures and ensure intelligent network systems are performing to expectations.
• Develop test procedures for intelligent network devices and participate in their commissioning.
• Facilitate mainstream integration of pilot projects with stakeholders and existing support departments.
• Represent the department on external and internal distribution system related committees, working groups and research & development projects.
• Incorporate safety fundamentals in the design process using Human Error Reduction and Risk Management techniques developed by Corporate Safety.

• Graduate in Electrical/Computer Engineering from a university of recognized standing with a minimum of seven years' experience in related utility work covering visibility, automation, reliability, protection, generation, procurement and commissioning, including a minimum of two years' experience directing others.
• Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a specified amount of time). 
• Demonstrated leadership in planning, organizing, and motivating technical support staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of Distribution planning, protection and automation experience.
• Demonstrated experience and skill managing large projects using recognized project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience and skill employing lean and critical thinking skills to improve processes and procedures.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba Hydro policy P513.
• Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Training is required and must be completed prior to transfer date and renewed annually.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Province of Manitoba Motor Vehicle Driver's Licence.
• Required to travel by all modes of transportation i.e. air, land and water.