Supervisor, Electrical Engineering & OperationsJob Posting: Supervisor, Electrical Engineering & Operations Reports To: Director of Water OperationsLocation: Cobourg, OntarioPosition SummaryThe Supervisor, Electrical Engineering & Operations provides leadership, direction and support to a small team of technical staff and has accountabilities for all aspects of distribution system management, including short and long-term planning and design, system capacity forecasting, metering, customer connections and operations, and will ensure work is completed in a timely manner in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and procedures set out by LUSI.
Key Responsibilities- Manage the construction and maintenance of the overhead and underground electric distribution system.
- Prepare and execute distribution system plans, including capital, maintenance and metering.
- Establish capital and operating budgets and create schedules for the electric distribution system in the areas of expansions, connections and enhancements.
- Design distribution system customer connections, including cost estimates, offer-to-connects, work order, municipal approval packages, material lists, tenders and RFP's, etc.
- Responsible for the quality and quantity of work, maintenance of work schedules and safety of all personnel working under their supervision, and the safety of the public.
- Manage the construction and verification program, ensuring work completion with established construction, material standards and specifications for the electric distribution system, in compliance with O. Reg 22/04.
- Manage the capital workflow processes ensuring optimum efficiency in delivering expansion, connection and enhancement projects in the Distribution Department.
- Ensure there are processes ensuring optimum efficiency in delivering expansion, connection and enhancement projects in the Distribution Department.
- Ensure there are processes in place to provide a timely and effective response to system breakdowns and outages.
- Administer and facilitate the connection of distributed energy resources to the electric distribution system including interfacing on all aspects from connection requirements to commissioning.
- Establish and maintain construction and material standards and specifications for the electric distribution system.
- Develop long-range planning studies, including research of load growth patterns for capacity and guidelines for new development including Conditions of Service.
- Manage the electric metering assets and daily operations which includes maintaining and prioritizing work plans for meter re-verification, new meter installs, meter communication issues, electronic meter programming, records, etc.
- Manage the operation, updating and maintenance of the distribution GIS, SCADA, and utility owned fiber network.
- Coordinate safe and efficient work practices and procedures of all staff and external contract resources in the execution of distribution system capital and maintenance plan.
- Engage your team to innovate and evolve the electric distribution system capabilities through automation, enhanced optimization, and provide recommendations for further efficiencies and performance.
- Prepare reports for and attend board meetings updating the progress, performance and objectives.
- Approval of timecards, vacation requests and employee expenses.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Experience & Competencies- Degree in Electric Engineering or as a CET, registration as an Electrical Engineer in Training (EIT) or Certified Engineering with OACETT.
- Professional Engineering (PEO) an asset.
- A minimum of two years of electrical engineering management experience in an electric distribution utility environment.
- Knowledge of a distribution system, specifically with respect to the design and operation of overhead and underground distribution systems, metering systems and generator connections.
- Working knowledge of technical specifications and standards including CSA, CEA, ESA and IHSA regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of GIS, SCADA, OMS, AMI software systems, AutoCAD drafting and MS Office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a technical team of staff members, facilitating growth, development, and commitment.
- Fluency in Project Management disciplines for project scope, budget and schedules.
- An ability to manage effectively in a team environment and to coordinate multiple projects to meet deadlines.
- Must have a working knowledge of the Collective Agreement and company policies.
- Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, (OH&SA) EUSR book and Safe Practice Guides, Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC), Temporary Conditions, Book 7, and any other applicable legislation.
Why Join LUSI?- Executive-level impact in a critical infrastructure organization.
- Direct exposure to Board governance and regulatory oversight.
- Leadership opportunity within a community-focused municipal utility.
- Ability to shape organizational culture, safety performance, and workforce development.
To ApplyThis is a non-union position. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a
resume and cover letter by
4:30 p.m. by September 30th, 2026, with the subject line:
Application - Supervisor, Electrical Engineering and Operations Email:
[email protected]Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory criminal background check and three professional references.
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