General Accountabilities

• Assist project leader(s) in managing projects in the Distribution & Asset Management business primarily in the area of electrical power distribution systems.
• Work independently and as part of engineering and technical teams to perform engineering consulting services related to electrical power distribution systems.  This may include projects involving analysis, design, operation and maintenance of distribution facilities.
• Assist in developing proposals for internal and external customers.
• Act as a technical support for other Engineers and Department Manager.
• Provide guidance and instruction to technical staff.
•  Assist in the negotiation and administration of contracts, including estimates of costs, schedule, and resources required.  Carry out customers’ work and prepare reports with recommendations based on results achieved.
• Assist in marketing/selling the technology/services of the business to ensure products remain viable and competitive. Participate in workshops and conferences and present high quality articles for presentation and publication.
• Maintain expertise in the field of transmission and distribution asset management.

Selection Criteria

• Strong initiative to identify opportunities where Kinectrics engineering teams can contribute to power utility asset management, implement new business, and  obtain revenue projects.
• Flexibility to work in a wide array of technical topics related to distribution engineering.
• Strong customer focus and ability to successfully develop new business with Canadian and US power utilities and/or distribution companies
• Commitment to employer and companies strategic goals.
•  Ability to work independently and in a team situation with technical and engineering staff.
•  Ability to manage time and budgets on Kinectrics projects and to work on multiple projects in parallel.
• Knowledge in project management methodologies and tools.
• Proven computer skills with a variety of software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• A four-year university education in electrical engineering (preferably a Masters degree in Engineering) 
• Knowledge in areas of distribution power systems analysis and asset management such as distribution load flow, loss analysis, protection coordination, transient analysis, etc.
• Knowledge in power industry design standards and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of and some experience with distribution components such as transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, arresters, switches, automation, insulated power cables, overhead line conductors and insulators.  
•  A period of up to 4 years work experience or co-op placement is considered necessary to gain this experience.