New Grad Program - Telecom Engineering (Electrical Engineering) - Toronto - June 2025

Date: Oct 28, 2024

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: Hydro One Networks Inc

50035 - Toronto - Regular Ongoing 

 

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

 

 

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.4 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.  It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!  

 

New Grad Program  

Candidates selected for this position will be included in Hydro One's New Grad development program. Please apply to a maximum of 3 New Grad Positions of your choice.  

Our New Graduate program reflects our long-term commitment to invest time and resources to build the best and brightest team. We are always on the lookout for individuals who have a passion for learning and are looking to build their career with Hydro One.  The two-year program offers a permanent position from Day 1, a combination of training and coaching, and the ability to rotate through several roles allowing New Grads to gain experience working on different projects and in different environments.    

 

Program Eligibility  

  • You have graduated with your bachelor's degree in 2023, 2024 or will graduate by May 2025  

  • Or, you are currently completing a master's degree in a related field, you are graduating by May 2025, and have a maximum of 1 year between completing your bachelor's degree and enrolling in your master's program.  

  • Good Academic Standing (A copy of your Official/Unofficial Transcript)  

  • Valid, permanent driver's license (Ontario Class G)  

 

Transmission and Stations Engineering

Transmission and Stations Engineering provides multi-disciplinary engineering and drafting services to support Hydro One’s capital work program. Transmission and Stations Engineering is split across four engineering disciplines – Stations, Protection & Control, Telecom, Transmission Lines and supported by the Engineering Enablement Team. Our team provides a full range of engineering services including feasibility studies, conceptual engineering, estimating, failure analysis, Protection, Control & Metering design, CADD Support, technical authority roles and support to our Planning, Operating and Field Organizations.

 

We are looking for an Electrical Engineering New Graduate (1) in our Telecom Engineering Team (Teleprotection team). The Teleprotection team responsible for engineering and design of teleprotection schemes of electric power system and its components such as: lines, transformer stations, Distributed Generation, etc.

 

In this role you will learn

  • Teleprotection communication channel design

  • Interface with other Telecom and Hydro One engineering departments such as: Telecom Cable and Networks, Protection and Control, Stations and Lines engineering

  • Develop skills relating to prioritization based on risk

  • Develop ability to assess Solution Design/Options

Duties may include:

  • Teleprotection design work for telecom projects in more than one of the following teleprotection technologies: digital/analog muxs, power line carrier (PLC), and wireless systems.

  • As part of the teleprotection design work, understand and carry out the utilization of transmission facilities in the provision of power system telecom services.

  • Prepare final designs, based on receipt of technical information, along with sketches and instructions and forward to senior design engineers for general review and passing on to drawing production (drafting) section for the preparation of detailed design drawings.

  • As part of the telecom design work, understand and carry out the utilization of telecom transmission facilities in the provision of power system telecom services, including that related to the protection, control monitoring and operation of the power system.

What we look for:

  • A Self-motivated individual with an aptitude to learn

  • Strong Organizational Skills and a high attention to detail

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • An interest in driving change and taking on new challenges

  • Experience in one or more of the following technologies: LAN/WAN networking, SONET/digital/analog muxs, fiber optic cabling, outside plant, microwave, leased Telco services, cable protection, tele-protection, wireless systems, and network management systems.

  • Knowledge of basic power transmission and distribution infrastructure

  • Must be eligible for future licensing by the PEO as a Professional Engineer (within required work experience time frame).

Job Requirements

  • Must meet New Grad Program Eligibility Requirements

  • University Degree - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree

  • Knowledge of LAN/WAN networking, SONET/digital/analog muxs

  • Courses in Electrical Engineering Design, Circuits Communications are considered an asset

  • Previous co-op experience in a relevant field and industry is considered an asset

 

How to Apply: If you share our passion for safety, our customer service focus, and are ready to play a lead role in building a bright future, we would love to hear from you! 

 

Documents to Include (Mandatory) 

  • Resume  

  • A copy of your most recent Transcript (Official/Unofficial) 

Candidates selected for this position will be included in Hydro One's New Grad training and development program. Over the course of this two-year program you will have the opportunity to rotate through several jobs allowing you to gain experience working on different projects and in different environments. In addition, you will be provided with a range of technical and non-technical training.

 

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

 

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2024.

 

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

 

Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

 

Deadline: November 11, 2024.

 

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We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Hydro One; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

 


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