University Co-Op Student-DER Planning- 16 Months- Toronto- May 2026
Apply now »Date: Dec 30, 2025
Location: Toronto, ON, CA
Company: Hydro One Networks Inc
51078 - Toronto - Temporary 16 Months
Hiring salary range: $2,064.34 - $3,189.88 / bi-weekly
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!
You will be a member of a team responsible for:
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Distributed Energy Resources (DER) planning including completing and reviewing DER connection assessments for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and distributed generation including solar, wind, natural gas, biogas, etc.
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DER power system studies regarding impact to the distribution system, power quality and reliability
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DER project funding and DER investment planning support
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DER hosting capacity publishing and maintenance
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DER technical interconnection requirements
Your job duties may include:
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Reviewing DER technical interconnection applications for accuracy
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Maintaining DER hosting capacity technical accuracy and data
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Supporting DER connection assessment impact power system studies and minor revisions utilizing tools such as CYME
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Supporting release of funds for DER projects in SAP
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Utilizing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to update DER data and performing queries in CRM for reporting purposes
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Developing scripts/automation in Excel or Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM
This job will provide you with the following professional development:
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Technical and problem solving skills with regards to electrical power distribution systems, distributed energy resources, and power system studies.
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Being part of a team working on the latest developments in the DER industry such as microgrids, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), grid-connected smart inverters, EVs and smart grid.
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Organization structure and business relationships
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Communication oral and written skills
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Teamwork and interpersonal skills
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Leadership skills
Job Requirements:
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Discipline: Electrical Engineering
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Academic Level: Completed 3rd year or higher electrical engineering and completed a power systems course.
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Desirable: knowledge of power system fundamentals, software scripting/programming experience, communication skills, teamwork skills, attention to details.
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.
As part of our commitment to building a thoughtful and values-driven team, we encourage you to create your application materials—such as your resume, cover letter, and any written or oral responses—without the use of AI tools.
We’re genuinely interested in hearing your story, in your own words. Your personal voice, experiences, and perspective help us understand how you might contribute to our team and culture.
Thank you for taking the time to share your authentic self with us.
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.
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.
We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.
"Employer of the year 2025"
Deadline: January 26, 2026
**Please note that students are to apply to a maximum of 3 co-op positions per term.
The base salary for this role considers a variety of factors, including candidates' knowledge, skills, experience, education, and any applicable collective agreement requirements for union-represented positions. Hydro One provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves. For management roles, compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy, and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms). We encourage open dialogue about compensation with our Talent Acquisition Team, who can provide more detailed information specific to this role.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Hydro One uses AI tools to assist in the screening and assessing candidates for this role. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.
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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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