University Co-Op Student-Electrical Engineering

49546 - Toronto - Temporary - 12 months 

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!

Student will assist Operating Engineering - Project Enablement group which is responsible for:

• Providing Operating Engineering input to different groups (such as Control Room, Engineering, Asset Management, Operating Technology, and Project Management) by reviewing Transmission & Distribution capital, sustainment, and development projects.
• Performing power system studies and defining operating settings for Automatic Recloser, Automatic Voltage Regulation, & Programmable Synchro check relays.
• Providing operating designations and nomenclature to assets/facilities.
• Creating and issuing facility sketches for new/refurbishment facilities.
• Creating and maintaining Milestone Record System (MRS) for all major projects and programs within transmission and distribution system.
• Maintaining/updating bulk electricity system diagrams.

University Student's job duties may include:

• Assist in revising facility sketches/electrical drawings or create new facility sketches/drawings using AUTOCAD 2-D application.
• Collect/analyze data and gather project documents to create/modify records in MRS.
• Assist preparing updates to Operating Engineering processes/standards.
• Contact/work with project managers, planners, project engineers, and engineer designers.

This job will provide student with following professional development:

• Knowledge of electrical energy and power systems engineering applied to Transmission and Distribution systems.
• Understanding different types of electrical diagrams (single line, operating diagrams, layout, schematic diagrams).
• Gain experience in analyzing and problem solving of electrical transmission and distribution grids.
• Ability to read and understand Engineering drawings, electrical components modelling and their database.
• Understanding transmission line auto reclosing techniques, voltage regulations at stations and synchronizing electrical islands
• Renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro) integration into transmission and distribution systems.
• Distributed Energy Resources, DER Aggregators, and Distributed Energy Management Systems.

Selection Criteria:

• B.Sc. Electrical Engineering (Power System preferred).
• Minimum 3rd year.
• Familiarity with AUTOCAD 2-D is essential.

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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