Transmission Lines Engineering University Co-Op Student

Division: Transmission Engineering                    

Department: Transmission Lines Engineering             

# of Position(s):        1

Location: Trinity

Duration: 12-16 months (from August 3, 2024 to August 31, 2025)

You will be a member of the above group, which is responsible for:

• Design of high voltage transmission overhead lines and underground cable system.
• Carrying out electrical, mechanical and structural engineering studies related to transmission lines.
• Providing technical support to other line of businesses.

Your job duties may include:

• Updating, tracking and monitoring the status of Property Management Proposal (PMP) requests from the Secondary Land Use (SLU) department.
• Updating asset registries of transmission lines components in SAP for transmission lines projects and programs.
• Assist manager/supervisor with technical and administrative work on activities in relation to transmission lines engineering.
• Assist transmission lines engineers with their engineering projects, tasks and studies related to transmission lines design.

This job will provide you with the following professional development:

• Understanding the basics of the Ontario Transmission Grid System, particularly on transmission Lines assets.
• Understanding of design of Transmission Lines.
• Understanding of transmission lines capital projects and asset registry requirements.
• Acquiring various software knowledge – excel, access, and SAP.

Job Requirements:

• Discipline: Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Civil Engineering
• Academic Level: University with minimum 2 or more years of undergraduate studies completed (preferably 3 years completed)
• Additional Requirements: Excellent communication skills.  Experience with Microsoft word, Access, Excel. Working well individually as well as in a team setting.

Hydro One requires that all students applying for student opportunities be enrolled in post-secondary level studies and be returning to full-time studies upon the completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made in cases where students require a work term in order to graduate. Only applications submitted via Hydro One's career page will be accepted.  

If you are an international student, please ensure you have obtained a proper work permit and a Social Insurance Number (SIN).  Speak with your school’s career centre if you have any questions about acquiring this documentation.

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.

Deadline: 20 May 2024

**Please note that students are to apply to a maximum of 3 co-op positions per term. 

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