New Grad Program - Protection and Control (Electrical Engineering) - Toronto - June 2027

Hydroone; Toronto; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro One is seeking new graduates to join the Protection and Control Engineering team in Toronto. The two-year New Grad Program offers a permanent position from Day 1, with training, coaching, and the opportunity to rotate through multiple roles on different projects.

You will contribute to protection scheme design, SCADA and metering systems, and power system studies while gaining exposure to project lifecycles, testing, and commissioning under Ontario licensing standards.

Qualifications

• New Grad eligibility required.
• Graduate with Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge in electrical theory, design, analysis, and application.
• Eligible for licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario (PEO).
• Valid Ontario driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Involved in design of protection schemes and SCADA systems.
• Engage in protection, control & metering system design for power projects.
• Oversee installation and testing of new systems and assist operation of the power grid.

Skills

Electrical theory

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

AutoCAD

Job description

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New Grad Program - Protection and Control (Electrical Engineering) - Toronto - June 2027

Date: Oct 8, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Hiring salary range: $3,610.06 - $5,157.24 / Bi-weekly

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.

• 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)

Protection and Control Engineering

Engineers within Transmission Engineering at Hydro One Networks Inc. are engaged in a variety of challenging and exciting roles and responsibilities such as: power systems studies and planning, design and construct new transmission and distribution substations and lines, protection, control & metering system design in power system related to refurbishment and new power system installations, oversee installation and testing of new systems, or assist with the operation of the power grid.

As a new graduate hire in the Protection and Control Engineering Department, you are expected to be involved in design of power system protection scheme (e.g. protection system fault studies, high voltage line protection, transformer protection, feeder protection, etc.), SCADA system (e.g. substation control network/LAN, monitoring, etc.), 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.

We Are looking for 1 Engineering New Grad within our Protection and Control Engineering team

Job Requirements:

• Must meet New Grad Program Eligibility Requirements
• Graduate from an accredited university with degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Multiple Disciplines).
• Theoretical and practical knowledge in electrical theory, design, analysis, and application.
• Eligible to be a licensed & practicing Professional Engineer within the Province of Ontario (PEO).
• Valid driver’s license in Ontario.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, AutoCAD experience will be an asset.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and implement solutions.
• Familiar with general engineering project life cycles and processes.

Selection Criteria:

• Initiative-taking, safety-conscious, cost-conscious, customer-oriented, advanced time management, collaborative and able to work independently and carry the work with minimum supervision.
• Good oral and written presentation skills that ensure audience can grasp sophisticated (or simple) technical information/ideas.
• Ability to take initiative, solving complex problems with a customer orientation, adapting to changing environments, and thinking 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.

Documents to Include (Mandatory):

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

Tell Us AboutYou

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.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026.
"Employer of the year 2026"

Deadline: October 27, 2026