New Grad Program - Protection and Control (Electrical Engineering) - Toronto - June 2026 Start

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

Job summary

A leading electricity provider in Ontario seeks a New Grad Electrical Engineer for their Protection and Control department. The role offers a two-year program and permanent position from Day 1, focusing on developing engineering and design skills. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, good academic standing, and a valid driver's license. Passion for learning and safety are essential qualities. Apply by October 28, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must meet New Grad Program Eligibility Requirements.
• Required courses include Electrical Engineering Design and Power System Protection.
• Previous co-op experience in a relevant field is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Learn about Protection, Control, and Metering of power system components.
• Develop skills related to providing protection, control engineering design.
• Analyze complex problems.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong Organizational Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Attention to detail

Interest in driving change

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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)

Engineering Services - Transmission and Stations Engineering

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 1 Electrical Engineering New Grad in our Protection and Control department.

The Protection and Control team is responsible for the engineering and design of protection, control and metering schemes of electric power system and its components such as: lines, transformers, power circuit breakers, etc.

In this role you will:

• Learn Protection, Control and Metering of power system components
• Develop skills related to providing protection, control engineering design
• Develop the ability to analyze complex problems
• Providing technical support related to applied designs and equipment.
• Learn how to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team including other engineering disciplines
• Learn company policies, procedures and standards that govern complete P&C design

Duties may include:

• Prepare engineering design, specifications and estimates associated with Protection & Control systems and equipment.
• Provide protection, control engineering design for power system elements (e.g. line protection, transformer protection, feeder protection, etc.), guided by a senior engineer
• Assist other engineers with projects of greater complexity
• Assist the other engineers with relay settings files, including programming of protection and control logic settings
• Get involved in the SCADA system design and metering system involving wholesale revenue metering scheme and other ancillary system in accordance with the appropriate Standards and Regulations, such as IESO, NPCC, NERC, etc.
• Assist the senior engineers with preparation of logic diagrams utilizing electrical design tools such as AutoCAD
• Providing technical support related to applied designs and equipment

What we look for:

• A Self-motivated individual with an aptitude to learn
• Strong Organizational Skills and a high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An interest in driving change and taking on new challenges

Job Requirements:

• Must meet New Grad Program Eligibility Requirements
• University Degree - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Required Courses: Electrical Engineering Design, Power system fundamentals, High Voltage Engineering and Power System Protection, Power system analysis, Circuits, Signals and systems Courses
• Previous co-op experience in a relevant field and industry is considered 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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