New Grad Program - Transmission & Stations Engineering - Toronto - June 2027

Hydro One Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro One is seeking a candidate for its New Grad development program in Toronto within Transmission & Stations Engineering. The two‑year program offers a permanent position from Day 1, training, coaching, and rotation through multiple roles to build broad experience.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a related field (class of 2025/26 or master’s by May 2027), good academic standing, and a valid Ontario driver’s license. Emphasis on safety, collaboration, and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have graduated in 2025/2026 or graduate by May 2027.
• Must have a good academic standing and provide transcript.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class G driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Serve as the engineering interface between project management, design, construction, and external consultants.
• Define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated designs and schedules.
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Review engineering designs and liaise with procurement and vendors.

Skills

Aptitude to learn

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivated

Drive for change

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (in related field) - 2027 enrollment/graduation

Job description

52166 - Toronto - Regular Regular

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

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 2025, 2026 or will graduate by May 2027
• Or, you are currently completing a master's degree in a related field, you are graduating by May 2027, 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 Engineering

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

In This Role You Will Learn

• End-to-end project delivery, from project initiation through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Engineering project management, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality management.
• Cross-functional collaboration with design, construction, procurement, operations, maintenance, and external consultants.


• Technical leadership and coordination across multiple engineering disciplines such as Civil, Structural, Electrical, P&C, Telecommunications, and Lines.


• Stakeholder management and effective communication with executives, project sponsors, regulators, and external partners.


• Engineering governance, stage-gate processes, and project approval frameworks.


• Development and review of key engineering deliverables, including feasibility studies, TIPs, PIDPs, RFC packages, and engineering work packages.


• Contractor and consultant management, including RFQ/RFP development, scope definition, bid evaluations, and contract administration.


• Risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.


• Change management processes, including scope changes, Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and design modifications.


• Cost optimization and value engineering techniques to improve project affordability and execution efficiency.


• Construction readiness planning and field collaboration to ensure practical and constructible engineering solutions.


• Application of utility standards, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and industry best practices.


• Leadership skills through coordinating multidisciplinary teams and driving alignment toward project objectives.


• Negotiation and conflict resolution when balancing competing stakeholder priorities.


• Strategic thinking by aligning engineering decisions with business objectives and customer needs.


• Continuous improvement and process optimization through lessons learned, innovation, and engineering excellence initiatives.


• Exposure to major capital infrastructure projects and the challenges associated with large-scale project execution.


• Decision-making under uncertainty while balancing technical, financial, operational, and schedule constraints.


• Building a broad professional network across engineering, operations, construction, supply chain, and leadership teams.

Duties May Include

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering projects from initiation to completion.


• Serve as the primary engineering interface between project management, design teams, construction teams, operations, and external consultants.


• Define project scope, engineering requirements, and technical deliverables.


• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure designs are integrated and aligned.


• Develop and manage engineering schedules, milestones, and deliverable timelines.


• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve technical issues and risks.


• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, and studies.


• Support procurement activities, including development of technical specifications, bid evaluations, and vendor selection.


• Manage engineering consultants and contractors to ensure quality, schedule, and cost objectives are met.


• Lead design reviews, technical workshops, constructability reviews, and risk assessments.


• Facilitate stage-gate approvals and ensure compliance with engineering governance processes.


• Manage engineering changes, scope modifications, and design deviations throughout the project lifecycle.


• Support budget development, cost forecasting, and value engineering initiatives.


• Coordinate constructability, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.


• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, safety requirements, and company standards.


• Prepare executive reports, project status updates, decision papers, and technical recommendations.


• Review and address field inquiries, requests for information (RFIs), and construction issues.


• Drive issue resolutions among stakeholders to maintain project schedule and execution objectives.


• Capture lessons learned and implement continuous improvement opportunities.


• Champion safety, quality, accountability, and engineering excellence throughout project execution.

What We Look For

• An aptitude to learn


• High attention to detail


• Great verbal and written communication skills


• Self-motivated individual


• Interest in driving change and taking on new challenge

Job Requirements

• Must meet New Grad Program Eligibility Requirements


• University Degree - Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil/Structural Engineering degree


• Previous co-op experience in a relevant field and industry is considered an asset

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

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, Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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.

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.

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.

• 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."