Engineering Manager, Standards and Generation

About

Step into a pivotal leadership opportunity as our next Engineering Manager, Standards and Generation, and help shape the future of a modern, reliable electricity distribution system. We are excited to fill a key vacancy within our Engineering Services department and are seeking a dynamic professional ready to drive innovation and excellence. Reporting to the Director of Engineering Services, this role blends business acumen with hands-on technical leadership guiding the evolution of distribution equipment and material standards while leading seamless, customer-focused generation connection processes. Working in close partnership with cross-functional teams, you will champion safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations, ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, and influence corporate planning through insightful data, performance reporting, and budget leadership.

What You Will Do

• Team Leadership: Supervise and provide technical and administrative direction to the Standards and Generation departments.
• Engineering Standards & Generation Management: Lead the development, review, approval, and continuous improvement of distribution equipment and material standards. Manage the end‑to‑end customer generation connection process, including technical assessments, connection impact studies, approvals, stamping work orders, and commissioning requirements. Ensures, in partnership with Protection & Control, Operations and Regulatory teams, compliant, safe and responsive generation connection processes for customers, distribution generation and distributed energy resource project proponents. Provide technical direction to internal stakeholders regarding the application and interpretation of standards. Coordinate internal staff to complete customer-driven generation projects in a timely manner to meet OEB expectations and regulatory requirements. Actively participate in external committees/working groups such as ESA’s Utility Advisory Council (UAC), the Utility Standards Forum (USF) and OEB Working groups as applicable. Remain current in new emerging technologies and research ways to analyze and improve system reliability.
• Compliance and Quality & Technical Assurance: Ensure equipment standards and technical documentation are in place and reflect current industry best practices, regulatory requirements and utility needs. Lead and coordinate equipment failure investigations with internal teams and external parties (manufacturers, suppliers, consultants) to determine root causes, perform detailed analysis, recommend and implement corrective actions, and document findings through formal reports, bulletins, presentations, and training. Conduct periodic workplace audits, action items and follow-ups to ensure compliance with approved standards across field operations and engineering teams. Support annual ESA audits as a technical lead to demonstrate compliance with Ontario Reg. 22/04 Section 6, and collaborate with Purchasing and Logistics to review and approve new products and suppliers to ensure they meet required safety, regulatory, and quality standards. Maintain, update, and communicate standards documentation, specifications, and engineering guidelines. Prepare, review and approve technical documents such as equipment specifications, certified test reports and drawings.
• Budget, Reporting & Data Analytics: Provide input into capital/reliability projects, including the development of business cases, technical reports, and recommendations to support investment decisions. Manage and continuously monitor the department budget and expenditures. Coordinate and review departmental Key Performance Indicators, including collection, reporting and meeting related service level targets. Deliver regular performance updates to senior management, highlighting trends, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Safety: Ensure personal and direct reports’ adherence to all Occupational Health & Safety Act rules and regulations, IHSA safety rules, London Hydro Safe Work Practices, Environmental Policies and Health and Safety policies. Ensure all incidents, injuries, and hazards are reported and reviewed and that corrective actions are taken. Complete workplace audits, action items and follow-ups.
• Perform other duties related to the above job purpose.

What You Will Bring

We welcome applications from all candidates, including those whose knowledge, skills, and experience have been developed through alternative pathways from the requirements listed below. London Hydro, at its sole discretion, may deem a job applicant to meet the job requirements if they have sufficient skill, alternate education, and/or experience related to the role.

• Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university, PLUS additional specialized training in a related area, is considered an asset.
• P. Eng. Designation and registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (P.E.O.).
• Minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in distribution engineering, standards, generation or asset management.
• In-depth knowledge of Ontario electrical distribution systems and the regulatory environment.
• Strong knowledge of OEB Distribution System Code, Electrical Safe Authority (ESA) requirements, IESO Market Rules, and relevant CSA/IEEE standards.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to coach, develop, and engage both unionized and non-unionized staff.
• Ability and initiative to work independently and to be proactive.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and collaborative cross-functional relationships at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience presenting to executive teams and external audiences.
• Strong experience in Project Management.
• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong judgement and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates a collaborative and results-driven approach.
• Ability to solve problems in complex and ambiguous situations.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and priorities.
• Position necessitates a high degree of tact, diplomacy, discretion, confidentiality and integrity.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Valid Driver’s License Class G.

Why Join Our Team

London Hydro has been recognized by Canada’s Top 100 Employers as one of the 2026 Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and our dedication to fostering an environment where every team member can thrive.

• Annual Salary in the range of $125,000 to $156,000 per annum. In addition, eligible employees may receive an incentive payment as part of this role.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including OMERS Pension Plan
• Competitive Vacation days with credit for professional experience
• Maternity/Parental Leaves Top Ups
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Recognition & Social Programs
• Wellness and Employee & Family Assistance Program
• On-site Cafeteria & Free Fitness Centre
• Corporate Cellphone
• Hybrid Work Arrangement
• Positive, Collaborative and Safety-Focus Culture

Want to learn more about what makes London Hydro a great place to work? Watch our short video https://youtu.be/Pxw0_ZRnSKg, check our Strategic Plan 2025-2030 or visit our website at www.londonhydro.com.

Background Checks and Other Information

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record and education check prior to the commencement of employment.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those invited for an interview will be acknowledged. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to applicants who are authorized to work in Canada.

London Hydro is committed to fostering a corporate culture and climate that values and supports a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization. London Hydro is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodation is available under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance. Currently, we offer a hybrid work arrangement (In-Office and Remote) in accordance with London Hydro policy. Please note remote work is not guaranteed in the future and is subject to change.