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
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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.
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 Structural and Municipal New Graduates for our Transmission & Stations Engineering team.
Civil (Structural & Municipal) engineers in the Transmission and Stations Engineering team are primarily involved with the design of high voltage transmission lines and transmission stations with 115kV or higher voltage levels. This includes performing structural design and analysis of steel, wood, and concrete structures, design of foundation and anchorage systems, and working with layouts provided by Electrical Arrangement engineers. Other work of civil municipal engineers would include also the design of the transformer station grading and drainage, access roads, service roads and spill control systems. Engineers work closely with Stations Electrical engineering and other engineering disciplines to deliver work programs released by Asset Management to improve efficiency at Hydro One.
What we look for:
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Self-motivated, safety-conscious, cost-conscious, customer oriented, timeliness, work independently and capable to be engaged in work with minimum supervision to complete assigned asks to meet business objectives.
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Strong technical presentation skills that ensure audience could grasp sophisticated (or simple) technical information/ideas.
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Details oriented and quality driven in day-to-day routine, or complex tasks, maintains focus to ensure high quality work.
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Ability to analyze complex problems including power system related problems, breakdown to manageable tasks and implement solutions.
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Basic, practical, and technical knowledge in electrical theory, design, analysis, and application.
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Good understanding and knowledge/experience in using software applications:
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Familiar with structural finite element modelling including SAP2000 or PLS-CADD
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Familiar with general engineering project life cycles and processes.
Qualifications and Experience
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Must meet New Grad Program Eligibility Requirements
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Graduate from an accredited university with degree in Bachelor or higher in Civil - Municipal or Civil-Structural Engineering
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Valid driver license in Ontario
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Relevant internship or professional work experience in support of transmission line design or transmission stations design
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)
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.
