Distribution Contract Engineer

Various Locations in 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.

• 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.

• 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 CSA Standards for both Overhead and Underground Distribution Systems (66kV and Below).
• 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.
• Good knowledge of Corporation policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Must be enthusiastic and display initiative in resolving complex and adverse technical problems.
• Possess a valid Class 5 Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.