College Co-op Student -Protection, Automation & Generation- 4-8 Months-Fall 2025

Hydro One; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Electrical Engineering Technology students for a co-op position. This exciting opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in power systems and distribution line technician tasks. You will work closely with a mentor, learning essential skills in engineering analysis, data scrutiny, and system modeling. Join a team that values safety, innovation, and inclusiveness, while contributing to the future of energy distribution in Ontario. This role combines remote and in-person attendance, providing flexibility as you develop your expertise in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1st, 2nd or 3rd year Electrical Engineering Tech students with a solid background in Power Systems.
• Good knowledge of three-phase AC power system theory and computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering studies on Distribution Power System protective coordination.
• Utilize engineering software for data analysis and system modeling.

Skills

Power Systems

Electrical Engineering

Computer Applications

Data Analysis

Education

Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

CYME

GIS

Job description

50380-Barrie-Temporary4-8 months

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!

The co-op position is intended to familiarize the individual with the concepts, tasks and processes a Distribution Line Technician (DLT) performs at Hydro One. You are assigned a DLT mentor and are expected to work in conjunction with the normal DLT tasks, which includes gaining a basic understanding of the system tools (CYME, CYME TCC, GIS), terminology and processes we use on a regular basis. You will be learning the most basic task a DLT performs including; power system model building, power system equipment data attributes, protection curves and sequences.

We typically hire 1st, 2nd or 3rd year Electrical Engineering Techologist students who are expected to have a solid background in Power Systems and have a desire to work in the Utility Industry.

General Accountabilities:

• Carry out engineering studies pertaining to Distribution Power System protective co-ordination, voltage regulation and other similar undertakings associated with distribution planning and/or field operations as required to minimize the extent of uncontrollable service interruption or determine the impact on existing protective co-ordination scheme station/line loading and/or expected voltage levels.
• Acquire, scrutinize and calculate data to be used for engineering analysis tools, ensuring it is suitable and correct for entry.
• Determine applicability of the data produced from the output of the engineering analysis tools.As required, perform distribution power systems impact studies, Distributed Energy Resource (DER) studies as a result of new customer loads / DER's; prepare customer load connection requirements and distribution power system recommendations to meet published specifications and codes based upon results obtained through engineering analysis, and submit to appropriate authority for review.
• Utilize computers, engineering software and ancillary equipment to facilitate work function.
• Assist with coding of electrical engineering supporting software.
• Recommend improvements, revisions and the like related to computer programs/software and related engineering tools (Integration of new Technology into the above processes); submit reports/correspondence to supervisor or appropriate authority for review and subsequent approval.
• Perform other duties as required.
  

Skills the Student will Acquire:

• This role will allow the student become familiar with per unit analysis and system modelling of distribution systems.
• The student will gain knowledge in utility distribution protection schemes and become familiar with protection elements.
• The student will gain knowledge in load flow and fault calculations.The student will gain an understanding of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) analysis and how we approve DER to connect to our distribution system.This role will allow the student to collaborate within a team of engineers and technologists who are responsible for providing varying engineering analysis studies of the distribution system.

Selection Criteria
Essential Knowledge:

• 1st, 2nd or 3rd year Electrical Engineering Techologist students with a solid background in Power Systems, and a desire to work in the Utility Industry.
• Good knowledge of one or more of the following:
• A good knowledge and comprehension of three-phase AC power system theory, grounding, basic economics, mathematics, computer applications and related subjects in order to successfully conduct studies involving protective co-ordination, voltage regulation and improvement techniques.
• Advanced computer skills and experience to become familiar with computer program applications and applicable systems to facilitate the preparation of studies and the generation of data.
• This knowledge is typically gained after 1-2 years of an electrical engineering technology discipline.
• This position will be a combination of remote and in-person attendance.

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 2025.

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 [e-mail]. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

"Employer of the year 2025"

Deadline: May 26, 2025

**Pleasenote that students areto apply to a maximum of 3 co-op positions per term.

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