Posted 16 days ago
Smart Grid Engineer
@ Hydro Ottawa Limited
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Hydro Ottawa is hiring a Smart Grid Engineer to modernize, manage and optimize its operational technology for grid reliability and flexibility. The role owns OT systems such as SCADA, ADMS, OMS and GIS, drives data analytics initiatives and leads the OT technology roadmap. It is a full-time management group position in Ottawa, ON, with a hybrid work model and an annual salary of $89,420.99 to $134,130.81.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and optimize OT applications such as SCADA, ADMS, OMS and GIS
- Architect secure IT/OT infrastructure and system integrations
- Manage operational databases and data platforms like SQL, PI Historian and Snowflake
- Develop data analytics and AI/ML solutions to extend distribution asset life
- Drive the OT technology roadmap, budget and vendor evaluations
Requirements summary:
- Engineering undergraduate degree from an accredited university
- Professional Engineer licence or eligibility in Ontario
- Experience with requirements gathering and cross-functional coordination
- Experience in enterprise architecture and database administration considered an asset
- Project Management or PMP certification considered an asset
- Bilingual English/French considered an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Ontario |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering |
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Full company description
At Hydro Ottawa Group, we're more than just an energy company; we're a community partner with more than a century of deep roots in the National Capital Region. Wholly owned by the City of Ottawa, we're dedicated to driving energy innovation that directly enhances the quality of life in our community. As a diversified, sustainable energy company we're leading the charge towards a smarter energy future by delivering innovative solutions across electricity distribution (Hydro Ottawa Limited), renewable energy generation (Portage Power), energy solutions (Envari Energy Solutions), and fibre optic connectivity (Hiboo Networks). Every facet of our work is about empowering our customers, engaging our employees, elevating our communities and building a more sustainable, reliable, and efficient National Capital Region. Visit our website: www.hydroottawagroup.com Au Groupe Hydro Ottawa, nous sommes bien plus qu’une compagnie d’électricité : nous sommes un partenaire communautaire détenu à part entière par la Ville d’Ottawa et profondément ancré dans la région de la capitale nationale depuis plus d’un siècle. Nous avons à cœur de stimuler les innovations dans le domaine de l’énergie qui améliorent directement la qualité de vie dans notre communauté. En qualité de compagnie diversifiée axée sur l’énergie renouvelable, nous menons la transition vers un avenir énergétique plus intelligent en proposant des solutions novatrices dans différents champs d’activité : distribution d’électricité (Hydro Ottawa limitée), production d’énergies renouvelables (Portage Énergie), solutions énergétiques (Envari Solutions énergétiques) et connectivité par fibre optique (Réseaux Hiboo). Tous les aspects de notre travail visent à accroître l’autonomie de nos clients, à mobiliser nos employés, à renforcer nos communautés et à améliorer la durabilité, la fiabilité et l’efficacité de la région de la capitale nationale. Consultez notre site web : www.hydroottawagroup.com/FR
- LinkedIn followers
- 22,168
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 615
- Reported office locations
- Ottawa, CA
- Business categories
- Renewable Energy
- Industrial
- Energy
- Electrical Distribution
- Other recorded names
- Hydro Ottawa
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 4,354,610
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At Hydro Ottawa Group, we're more than just an energy company; we're a community partner with more than a century of deep roots in the National Capital Region. Wholly owned by the City of Ottawa, we're dedicated to driving energy innovation that directly enhances the quality of life in our community. As a diversified, sustainable energy company we're leading the charge towards a smarter energy future by delivering…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Energy Technology |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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Please Note: If you are a current Hydro Ottawa employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.
At Hydro Ottawa, we empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve.
We help to power your professional growth at every step of your engineering career. 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.
As 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.
We 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.
Are you ready to make a difference in our community?
JOB SUMMARY
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.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee, manage, and optimize OT applications (including SCADA, ADMS, OMS, and GIS) to ensure maximum availability, security, and operational efficiency.
- Architect, develop, and secure scalable IT/OT infrastructure and interfaces, seamlessly integrating diverse systems with cybersecurity protocols and data management frameworks to ensure system resiliency.
- Oversee and optimize operational databases and data platforms (e.g., SQL, PI Historian, Snowflake), maintaining data integrity, high availability, and optimal query performance.
- Develop 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.
- Automate and enhance operational workflows, establishing standardized technical documentation to streamline departmental processes and improve efficiency.
- Translate complex operational technical data into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional stakeholders.
- Evaluate emerging vendor technologies and engineer scalable solutions to resolve ambiguous issues and high-impact distribution grid challenges.
- Drive the OT technology roadmap, providing strategic input into system deployments, project planning, budget development, and business planning processes.
- Lead special projects and perform other related duties as required.
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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- 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.
Location:
Ottawa, ONThis is a management group opportunity. The annual salary range for this position identified below depends on experience, education, and professional designation.
Pay Range Minimum:
$89,420.99Pay Range Maximum:
$134,130.81Posting End Date (if applicable):
November 22, 2026Hydro 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.
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