Hands-on Co-Op: Area Distribution Engineering Technician

Hydroone; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro One invites applications for a College Co-Op Student - Area Distribution Engineering Technician in Orillia for 8 months starting Winter 2027. You will assist with engineering investigations for new customer connections, prepare sketches for crossings, and support staking, billing and field data collection.

The role provides hands-on experience in Hydro One's AD Engineering group, with a focus on learning processes, safety practices, and collaboration with the Field Business Centre.

Qualifications

• Students enrolled in Electrical or Civil Engineering Tech programs, minimum 1st year.
• Valid and current G2 class driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Engineering Investigations for new customer connections and upgrades. Complete a Layout in accordance with current business practices and policies for forwarding to the Field Business Centre.
• Prepare sketches and associated details for water, rail and pipeline crossings for use by others. Meet with representatives of telephone, cable TV companies, other utilities and government agencies and obtain reaction to proposed joint use agreements.
• Prepare and process billing authorization and permits, as necessary. Carry out staking activities and prepare staking data.
• Prepare and report job estimates including instruction order with activities, taking into consideration such variables as structures, spans, soil types, components, and work methods based on field observations and input from Supervisor.
• Collect delinquent accounts and restoration of same upon payment of account.
• Provide field data for engineering studies.
• Carry out routine meter changes and readings.

Education

Electrical or Civil Engineering Tech Program

Job description

Hydro One invites applications for a College Co-Op Student - Area Distribution Engineering Technician in Orillia for 8 months starting Winter 2027. You will assist with engineering investigations for new customer connections, prepare sketches for crossings, and support staking, billing and field data collection.

The role provides hands-on experience in Hydro One's AD Engineering group, with a focus on learning processes, safety practices, and collaboration with the Field Business Centre.