Overview

Located in beautiful cottage country, Orillia Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) has a challenging and unique opportunity for an experienced capital project engineer with experience in developing capital projects for hydroelectric generating facilities. This position will provide support for large capital project initiatives and join our team to work on hydroelectric and solar new development projects. In addition to new development projects, the Capital Project Engineer position will support Operations in project management/ project lead support roles and carry out assignments associated with electrical/ mechanical/ civil engineering in support of OPGC’s hydroelectric generating and solar station equipment and facilities.

This is a part-time, casual position with assignments undertaken as required. The role offers an ongoing, flexible employment arrangement, including flexible scheduling and a hybrid work environment, with on-site attendance required only when project needs dictate. This position may be ideally suited to individuals seeking a semi-retired type work relationship or on-going challenging work that offers casual hours and no full-time commitments.

OPGC currently owns and operates seven waterpower generating stations and seven solar generation facilities in Ontario and is headquartered in Orillia, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support New Development (Solar & Hydroelectric) projects in the following areas:

- Feasibility and Site Assessments
- Regulatory compliance
- Engineering Design
- Financing and Procurement
- Construction and Erection
- Commissioning and Operation;

1. Support Operations and Maintenance Sustaining and Rehabilitation projects,



including:

- Capex plan maintenance and program delivery
- Developing detailed project scope and estimates for electrical engineering items
- Developing project documentation for approvals and execution, including development of specifications and conceptual designs
- Managing capital projects through their complete cycle
- Supporting and providing delivery of engineered designs for limited scope projects
- Providing site support and inspections during Capex projects executiong. Reviewing vendor drawings and other project documentationsh. Providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve the overall clean energy objectives of the programs.

1. Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of staff

Skills

- Recognized degree in related engineering, planning, or energy related field. Electrical and/or Mechanical and/or Civil engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the engineering, planning and energy related field.
- Demonstrable experience in project management, plant engineering and asset management in the energy sector.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering energy outcomes in the energy sector. Must have experience in large power generation projects greater than 1Mw in capacity.




- Demonstrable experience in energy and / or utilities planning in relation to large capital initiatives.
- MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

This position offers an engaging opportunity for engineers passionate about infrastructure development to contribute their expertise across various projects while enjoying the flexibility of a dynamic employment arrangement. Interested applicants should submit their resume, detailing related education, qualifications, training certificates and experience no later than November 16th, 2026 to:

Orillia Power Generation Corporation,

61 Progress Drive, Orillia, ON L3V 0T7

Attention: Angelina Bowman, H&S; / People Officer

Or e-mail [email protected]

Personal information submitted will be solely used to determine eligibility for employment in this position.

Orillia Power Generation Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Orillia Power Generation Corporation offers accommodation in its recruitment processes for applicants. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity please advise if you require accommodation.

Pay: $50.00-$100.00 per hour

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- In office parking
- Work from home

Application question(s):
- Do you have demonstrated experience in working on large generation projects greater than 1 Mw in capacity?

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:
- engineering, planning and project management: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Orillia, ON

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