New Grad Program - Capital Portfolio Delivery (Engineering) - Toronto - June 2026

Hydro One; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Ontario seeks New Graduates for a comprehensive two-year program in estimating and project management. The position offers a permanent role from Day 1, extensive training, and rotational experiences across various projects. Eligible candidates will have an engineering degree and a strong focus on safety and collaboration. This role is an excellent opportunity to build a career in the energy sector, with ongoing learning and development.

Benefits

Permanent position from Day 1

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive training program

Qualifications

• Must meet New Grad Program Eligibility Requirements.
• Familiar with general engineering project life cycles and processes.
• Fundamental knowledge of power systems and their protection and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Learn estimating functions and their role within the project life cycle.
• Interface with other lines of business regarding design and construction.
• Prepare commissioning estimates to support the investment approval process.

Skills

Initiative-taking

Customer orientation

Excellent oral and written presentation skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Detail-oriented

Leadership skills

Education

University undergraduate degree in Engineering (Electrical)

Power and Energy Engineering Technology

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

SAP

Power Automate

Job description

50832-Toronto-RegularNot Applicable/Optional

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!

New Grad Program

Candidates selected for this position will be included in Hydro One's New Grad development program.

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

• You have graduated with your bachelor's degree in 2024, 2025 or will graduate by May 2026
• Or, you are currently completing a master's degree in a related field, you are graduating by May 2026, and have a maximum of 1 year between completing your bachelor's degree and enrolling in your master's program.
• Good Academic Standing (A copy of your Official/Unofficial Transcript)
• Valid, permanent driver's license (Ontario Class G)

Capital Portfolio Delivery, Commissioning Estimating & Best Practices

We are seeking Engineering/Power & Energy Engineering Technology New Grad within our Capital Portfolio Delivery, Commissioning Estimating & Best Practices Team.

Our Capital Portfolio Delivery division is responsible for leveraging our internal capabilities and working with key stakeholders and Indigenous partners to efficiently deliver our growing capital plan, ensuring Hydro One can support the future of energy in our province.

Estimators within Capital Portfolio Delivery, Commissioning Estimating & Best Practices at Hydro One Networks Inc. are engaged in a variety of challenging and exciting roles and responsibilities, including, leading and participating in technical reviews, scope development, risk assessment, and preparation of cost estimates for the station’s services scope of large capital infrastructure transmission projects.

The Commissioning Estimating team prepares detailed stations services estimates as one of the main inputs to larger project estimates, variance analysis, benchmarking and acts as key stakeholder within the capital portfolio delivery model.

New Graduates will also gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire project lifecycle.

In this role you will

• Learn estimating functions and the function it plays within the project life cycle
• Interface with other lines of business, regarding details of design and construction/commissioning activities
• Gain an understanding of risk management
• Gain an understanding of Capital Delivery Model.
• How the electricity grid is built, maintained, and operated.
• How large capital transmission infrastructure projects are defined, planned, estimated and delivered.

Duties may include

• Preparing commissioning estimates in support of the investment approval process
• Review technical specification, input documentation, drawings and attend project meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of a commissioning estimate
• Engage in benchmark reviews with field personnel.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and project management teams to gather necessary information for accurate estimating
• Conduct site visits and assessments to gather data for estimates
• Participate in project risk workshops and stakeholder meetings Present estimates, assumptions and documentation to management review panel

What we look for

• Initiative-taking, safety-conscious, cost-conscious, customer oriented, advanced time management, collaborative and able to work independently and carry the work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills that ensure the audience can grasp sophisticated (or simple) technical information/ideas.
• Ability to take initiative, solve complex problems with a customer orientation, adapt to changing environments, and think of out of box innovative solutions.
• Maintains focus to high quality work.
• Attention to details, quality driven in day-to-day, routine, or complex tasks, maintains focus to ensure high quality work.
• A self-motivated individual with an aptitude for learning. Leadership skills gained through extracurricular activities or other experience in a dynamic team environment.

Job Requirements

• Must meet New Grad Program Eligibility Requirements
• A University undergraduate degree in Engineering (Electrical), Power and Energy Engineering Technology, or related field of study
• Previous Co-op/Internship experience in a relevant field and industry is considered an asset
• Familiar with general engineering project life cycles and processes.
• Fundamental knowledge of power systems and their protection and control systems
• Familiar with project management practices
• Familiar with SharePoint, Power BI, Power Automate and SAP is an asset.

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)

• Resume
• A copy of your most recent Transcript (Official/Unofficial)

Deadline: October 28 2025

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.

Tell Us About You

As part of our commitment to building a thoughtful and values-driven team, we encourage you to create your application materials—such as your resume, cover letter, and any written or oral responses—without the use of AI tools.

We’re genuinely interested in hearing your story, in your own words. Your personal voice, experiences, and perspective help us understand how you might contribute to our team and culture.

Thank you for taking the time to share your authentic self with us.

Accommodations

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.

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