University Co-Op Student - Engineering Enablement

49521 - Toronto - Temporary - 12-16 months (Starting September 2024) 

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!

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

• Managing the engineering deliverables for the design of new and refurbished power substations and power transmission lines.
• Track, monitor and report design progress, analyse key performance indicators of the Engineering Services Division.

Your job duties may include:

• Assisting Project Engineers to co-ordinate different design disciplines to produce design for replacing/upgrading power equipment and their protection and control systems in power stations
• Monitor and track progress of design to make sure projects are designed within the given budget and meeting project schedules.

This job will provide you with the following professional development:

• General knowledge of designing a power substation and power transmission lines
• Project management (planning, scheduling, control and reporting)
• Project performance analysis
• Communication and presentation skills
• Negotiation skills

Job Requirements:

• Discipline: Engineering (Electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, industrial etc)
• Academic Level: Completed at least year 3
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, Access and MS Project. Able to set up macros in these desktop applications, and perform scenario analysis using Excel
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities 

Additional Job Conditions:

• Occasional travel to Hydro One power substations under supervision of Hydro One qualified staff
• Ontario Driver's License

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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