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For those starting out, we provide the training and skills needed to achieve your P.Eng. designation, and for established engineers, our structured framework offers a clear, transparent pathways to intermediate and senior levels. Wherever you are in your career, there’s a path for growth ahead of you here.\nAs the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.\nWe are seeking a Smart Grid Engineer, a strategic thinker who can take initiatives from concept to completion and engineer the way to a smart energy future.\nAre you ready to make a difference in our community?\nJOB SUMMARY\nThe 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.\nAdditionally, 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.\nMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES\nOversee, manage, and optimize OT applications (including SCADA, ADMS, OMS, and GIS) to ensure maximum availability, security, and operational efficiency.\nArchitect, develop, and secure scalable IT/OT infrastructure and interfaces, seamlessly integrating diverse systems with cybersecurity protocols and data management frameworks to ensure system resiliency.\nOversee and optimize operational databases and data platforms (e.g., SQL, PI Historian, Snowflake), maintaining data integrity, high availability, and optimal query performance.\nDevelop and leverage data analytics utilizing tools such as PI, Snowflake, or AI/ML frameworks to support corporate efforts to extend distribution asset life and optimize grid performance.\nAutomate and enhance operational workflows, establishing standardized technical documentation to streamline departmental processes and improve efficiency.\nTranslate complex operational technical data into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional stakeholders.\nEvaluate emerging vendor technologies and engineer scalable solutions to resolve ambiguous issues and high-impact distribution grid challenges.\nDrive the OT technology roadmap, providing strategic input into system deployments, project planning, budget development, and business planning processes.\nLead special projects and perform other related duties as required.\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\nUndergraduate degree in Engineering from an accredited university\nProfessional Engineer, licensed or able to be licensed in the province of Ontario\nExperience in requirements gathering and cross-functional coordination with clients and vendors to deliver robust solutions for complex technical challenges\nExperience 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\nStrong technical background with exposure to cybersecurity, system integrations, Artificial Intelligence (AI), or infrastructure protocols considered an asset\nExperience in an electric utility engineering environment considered an asset\nProject Management and/or PMP Certification considered an asset\nExperience in managing, deploying, and optimizing OT applications (such as SCADA, ADMS, OMS, or GIS) is considered an asset.\nStrong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably Google Workspace\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS\nEnglish essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset\nThis is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.\nHydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. 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