New Grad Program-Transmission & Stations(Civil Engineering-Structural & Municipal)-Toronto-June 2027

Hydro One Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro One is seeking a New Grad Civil/Structural Engineer for Transmission & Stations Engineering in Toronto. The two-year New Grad development program offers training, coaching, and rotation through several roles, with a permanent position from Day 1.

You will work on design for 115kV+ transmission structures, perform structural analyses, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders while progressing toward Ontario PE licensure and a strong foundation in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Structural engineering focus for transmission lines coursework.
• Eligible for licensed PE in Ontario (PEO).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex structure and foundation engineering work.
• Collaborate on design solutions for transmission facilities.
• Study designs, specifications and construction methods for compatibility.
• Provide standard designs and guidance for line layout engineers.
• Develop design calculations and related drafting specifications.
• Collaborate with teams to develop design solutions and use engineering tools.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Safety-conscious

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PEO) eligible

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP2000

PLS-CADD

Job description

52167 - Toronto - Regular Not Applicable/Optional

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.

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)

Transmission & Stations – Civil/Structural Engineer

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 hiring a New Grad Civil Engineering position in Transmission & Stations Engineering.

Engineers within Engineering Services at Hydro One Networks Inc. are engaged in a variety of challenging and exciting roles and responsibilities.

Civil Structural engineers in the Transmission Lines Engineering team are primarily involved with the design of high voltage transmission lines at 115kV and above voltage level. This includes performing structural analysis on steel and wood structures, performing line layout, as well as the design of foundations and anchorage systems.

In This Role You Will Gain

• Ability to assess design options and solutions.
• Planning skills through the prioritization of multiple activities.
• Communication skills to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical writing knowledge through the preparation and checking of contract documents, Scopes of Work, presentations, and technical reports and specifications.
• Cooperative working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Improving independent work ability
• Working knowledge and ability in using Microsoft applications, Hydro One computer applications, and other vendors provided programs and applications.

Duties May Include

• Perform complex structure and foundation engineering work.
• Collaborate with others in creating recommendations for the effective operation and maintenance of new and revised facilities, including information on the potential and limit of the design.
• Study designs, specifications and construction methods to ensure compatibility.
• Provide standard designs and guidance on their application for use by line layout engineers and others.
• Develop computer programs and arrange for processing to perform design calculations
• Preparation of drafting specifications/markups
• Collaborate with others in the division in the development of design solutions
• Utilization of software for engineering analysis, studies and equipment specification/selection.

Qualification And Experience

• Graduate from an accredited university with degree in Bachelor or higher in Civil Engineering
  • A specialty in Structural Engineering is required for the Transmission Lines Engineering position. The candidate should have credits in the following undergraduate or post graduate level courses: Structural Analysis, Steel Design, Concrete Design, Soil Mechanics / Geotechnical Engineering, and Foundation Design.
• Eligible to be a licensed & practicing Professional Engineer within the Province of Ontario (PEO)
• Basic, practical, and technical knowledge in electrical theory, design, analysis, and application.
• Good understanding and knowledge/experience in using software applications:
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Design tools such as AutoCAD.
• Familiar with structural finite element modelling including SAP2000 or PLS-CADD
• Familiar with general engineering project life cycles and processes.

Selection Criteria

• Self-motivated, safety-conscious, cost-conscious, customer-oriented, timeliness, work independently and capable of being engaged in work with minimum supervision to complete assigned asks to meet business objectives.
• Strong technical presentation skills that ensure audience can grasp sophisticated (or simple) technical information/ideas.
• Details oriented and quality driven in day-to-day routine, or complex tasks, maintains focus to ensure high-quality work.
• Ability to analyze complex problems including power system related problems, breakdown to manageable tasks and implement solutions.
• Relevant internship or professional work experience in support of transmission line design or transmission stations design

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.

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

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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.

Accommodations

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.

Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

Compensation

The base salary for this role considers a variety of factors, including candidates' knowledge, skills, experience, education, and any applicable collective agreement requirements for union-represented positions. Hydro One provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves. We encourage open dialogue about compensation with our Talent Acquisition Team, who can provide more detailed information specific to this role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

AI

Hydro One uses AI tools to assist in the screening and assessing candidates for this role. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.

Consent and Privacy Notice

Hydro One uses Knockri Inc. to administer behavioural assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Hydro One and Knockri will collect and use your name, email address, job identifier, recorded audio or video responses, transcripts, and assessment results. If you contact candidate support, information you provide during that interaction may also be collected.

This Information Will Be Used To

• Administer and support your assessment;
• Record, transcribe, and analyze your responses using artificial intelligence;
• Generate assessment scores and insights;
• Transfer assessment results to Hydro One’s recruitment system; and operate, secure, and maintain the assessment platform.
• AI-generated scores and insights will support Hydro One’s recruitment process but will not independently determine the outcome. Authorized Hydro One personnel will evaluate candidates and make final hiring decisions.
• Your information may be accessed by authorized Hydro One and Knockri personnel and approved service providers where necessary to provide recruitment, assessment, technical, integration, or candidate-support services. It will not be used to train or improve general AI models.
• Assessment information is primarily stored in Canada. Your name, email address, job identifier, and assessment results may be temporarily processed in the European Union to transfer information between Knockri and Hydro One’s recruitment system. Information processed outside Canada may be subject to the laws of that jurisdiction.
• Hydro One will retain assessment results according to its records retention schedule. Knockri will retain recordings and transcripts for the term of its agreement with Hydro One, unless Hydro One requests earlier deletion.

By applying to this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this notice.