New Grad Program - Transmission & Stations Engineering (Electrical Engineering) - Toronto June 2025

50034 - 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 & Stations Engineering

Engineers within Engineering Services at Hydro One Networks Inc. are engaged in a variety of challenging and exciting roles and responsibilities. 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 Electrical Engineering New Grads within our Stations, Lines and  Engineering Enablement groups.

The Stations Engineering Electrical team is responsible for locating and arranging substation equipment; sizing and arrangement of station bus conductor; the design of AC and DC station service systems, including transformer and battery sizing, distribution panel arrangement, arc flash analysis; designing grounding and lightning protection systems. The Lines Engineering team is primarily involved with the design of high voltage transmission lines at 115kV and above voltage level.  

In this role you will learn:

• Develop ability to assess design options and solutions

• Station electrical arrangement/ basic layout design ability development Substation project engineering management skill hands on experience. Power system safety practical knowledge

• Gaining hands on experience with Hydro One transmission standards and industrial standards, for example, IEC, IEEE, CSA  

• Development of planning skills through the prioritization of multiple activities

• Improving communications skills to communicate with internal and external stakeholders

• Gaining technical writing knowledge through the preparation and checking of contract documents, Scopes of Work, presentations, and technical reports and specifications

• Developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with both internal and external customers

• Improving independent work ability

• Working knowledge and ability in using Microsoft applications, Hydro One computer applications, and other vendor provided programs and applications

Duties may include:

• Preparation of drafting specifications/markups

• Collaborate with others in the division in the development of design solutions

• Utilization of software for engineering analysis, studies and equipment specification/selection.

What we look for:

• An aptitude to learn

• High attention to detail

• Great verbal and written communication skills

• Self-motivated individual

• Interest in driving change and taking on new challenge

• A basic understanding and knowledge of electrical system engineering,

• A basic understanding of electrical calculations

• Great computer skills, with the ability to learn various software packages as required

Job Requirements

• Must meet New Grad Program Eligibility Requirements

• University Degree - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree

• Required Courses - Focus on Power Systems (Three Phase Machines, Power Engineering, Electrical Insulations) for 1 position

• Familiar with using CAD software such as AutoCAD and PLS-CADD

• 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.