HVDC Design Technical Assistant

HVDC Design Technical Assistant

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Company: Manitoba Hydro

Salary: 37.94 - 52.52 / hour

We are seeking a HVDC Design Technical Assistant to join our Station Design Department. Under the limited supervision of the HVDC Design Engineer or delegate, design complex protection, control & metering systems associated with high voltage ac and dc distribution, transmission, converter and diesel generating stations. Provide leadership, direction and assist in the training of junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Design complex protection, control and metering systems and prepare associated electrical drawings, bills of material, estimates, memos and specifications associated with high voltage ac and dc distribution, transmission, converter and diesel generating stations using information from planning single line diagram, concept and automation reports, and protection design reports.
• Provide leadership, direction and ensure work quality of junior staff on protection, control and metering designs for high voltage ac and dc substations.
• Review, develop and prepare station protection, control and metering standards, processes and procedures.
• Liaise with other design sections, departments and Construction & Commissioning staff as required to ensure designs meet current standards, end user functionality and provide trouble shooting when required.
• Analyze quotations and tenders submitted by suppliers and prepare recommendations to purchase material.
• Perform drawing reviews and provide completely checked drawings prior to approval by the HVDC Design Engineer or delegate.
• Meet with manufacturers' representatives, consultants, contractors and personnel from other sections and departments as required to discuss general design details.
• May assist in the design of logic programs for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and advanced digital metering systems.
• Assist in the preparation of commissioning procedures and field commissioning activities as required for digital control and metering systems to ensure compliance to specifications.
• Assist in the training and development of junior personnel and associated performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a two year diploma course in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Technology from a recognized technical institute and a minimum of four years of directly related experience including design of protection, control and metering systems for high voltage AC station apparatus and related substation auxiliary systems; OR
• Certification at the Technologist level by the Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) and a minimum of four years of directly related experience including design of protection, control and metering systems for high voltage AC station apparatus and related substation auxiliary systems.

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Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

The deadline for applications is OCTOBER 28, 2025.

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