PSS Electrical Engineering Assistant (Co-op)

S&C Electric Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized Public Transit Program

Discounted Food & Beverage

Paid vacation days

Job summary

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is seeking a PSS Electrical Engineering Assistant Co‑op for an 8‑month Winter 2027 term at our Oakville, ON site. The role supports power system projects with design, documentation and coordination activities, including commissioning and protection/SCADA work.

The ideal candidate is a 3rd or 4th year Electrical Engineering student, skilled in Excel/Word and CAD tools, with familiarity in relay programming and protection concepts.

Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year Electrical Engineering student available for an 8‑month Co‑op starting in Winter 2027.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word; familiar with engineering software.
• Experience with Micro Station or AutoCAD; relay programming and protection concepts understood.

Responsibilities

• Support power system projects through engineering design, documentation and coordination.
• Assist with commissioning, system implementation, and with protection/SCADA/DA techs.
• Prepare drawings, develop technical specs, review shop drawings and write reports.
• Participate in meetings, document business processes and support project scheduling.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Relay programming

Protection logic concepts

Education

Electrical Engineering, 3rd year

Electrical Engineering, 4th year

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

At S&C Electric Canada, Co-Op students are valued contributors to our mission of building a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. With over 70 years of innovation in Canada, we continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the power industry. As a co‑op student, you will work on meaningful projects that support our operations and give you hands‑on experience in a dynamic, safety‑focused environment.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges!

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Work Term

Winter 2027 (8 Months: Jan. 2027 - Aug. 2027)

Work Location

Service Solution Centre at 2909 Plymouth Dr, Oakville, ON L6H 6G7

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, with a commitment to transparency in our pay practices. The hourly pay range for this position is $22.70 - $36.40. Individual pay within this range is determined by several compensable factors, including the year of study, type of academic program, and the number of prior co‑op work terms completed.

Join Our Team as a PSS Electrical Engineering Assistant (Co‑op)

The PSS Electrical Engineering Assistant is responsible for supporting power system projects through engineering design, technical documentation, and project coordination activities. The role also assists with commissioning, system implementation, and working with protection and control, SCADA, and distribution automation technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the scope and customer requirements of the project and assist in defining the technical scope of work with S&C's lead engineers
• Assist the engineering team in performing the development and execution of P&C and SCADA design activities on assigned projects.
• Prepare AC DC schematic drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Work with the project team to develop a technical specification for equipment and service to support the procurement process
• Review shop drawings for technical conformity to project requirements
• Write technical reports and proposals
• Project management, coordination and scheduling
• Attend meetings, prepare minutes of the meeting and follow up with action items
• Assist in the facilitation of workshops and meetings to develop business processes
• Document business processes based on output from workshops
• Assist in providing installation, FAT, on‑site commissioning and startup activities at the job sites as required by project scopes
• Work with S&C's products, including communication devices and Distribution Automation control
• Other administrative tasks as assigned

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• 3rd or 4th year Electrical Engineering student available for an 8‑month Co‑op starting in Winter 2027.
• Self‑starter with excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Fast learner with an aptitude for learning other company‑specific software
• Proficient with Microsoft software, specifically Excel and Word
• Experienced with Micro Station or AutoCAD
• Familiar with relay programming, communication protocols, and protection logic concepts

Physical Effort

Normal or frequent minor physical effort required for the day‑to‑day activity in the workplace. May involve standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs and lifting/moving/using objects or equipment up to 20lbs.

Work Environment

Acceptable working environment with minor or almost no disagreeable or challenging working conditions as part of everyday expected levels (all jobs will occasionally experience undesirable or disagreeable events).

Vacancy Disclosure

This posting is to fill a future vacancy within S&C Electric Canada.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Please note that S&C Electric Canada may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

Why Work for S&C Electric Canada Ltd

With over 70 years of innovation in Canada and a century globally, S&C Electric is a trusted leader in power reliability. We foster a collaborative, safety‑focused environment where achievements are celebrated and growth is encouraged.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Subsidized Public Transit Program
• Discounted Food & Beverage
• Paid vacation days (applicable to 8 - 16 month co‑ops)

At S&C, we believe in empowering our people and providing meaningful career opportunities.

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal‑opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people‑first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent‑development programs and involved leadership.

S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.