University Co-Op Student- Protection, Automation & Generation

51083-Barrie-Temporary
12-16 Months

Hiring salary range: $2,064.34 - $3,189.88 / 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!

The co‑op position is intended to familiarize the individual with the concepts, tasks and processes a Distribution Line Technician (DLT) performs at Hydro One. The student is assigned a DLT mentor and is expected to work in conjunction with the normal DLT tasks, which includes gaining a basic understanding of the system tools (CYME, CYME TCC, GIS), terminology and processes we use on a regular basis.

They are learning the most basic task a DLT performs including; power system model building, power system equipment data attributes, protection curves and sequences. We typically hire 3rd to 4th year Engineering students who are expected to have a solid background in Power Systems, Computer Science and have a desire to work in the Utility Industry.

• Working knowledge of writing software with Python and JavaScript.
• Carry out engineering studies pertaining to Distribution Power System protective co‑ordination, voltage regulation and other similar undertakings associated with distribution planning and/or field operations as required to minimize the extent of uncontrollable service interruption or determine the impact on existing protective co‑ordination scheme station/line loading and/or expected voltage levels.
• Acquire, scrutinize and calculate data to be used for engineering analysis tools, ensuring it is suitable and correct for entry.
• Determine applicability of the data produced from the output of the engineering analysis tools. As required, perform distribution power systems impact studies, Distributed Energy Resource (DER) studies as a result of new customer loads / DER's; prepare customer load connection requirements and distribution power system recommendations to meet published specifications and codes based upon results obtained through engineering analysis, and submit to appropriate authority for review.
• Utilize computers, engineering software and ancillary equipment to facilitate work function.
• Assist with coding of electrical engineering supporting software.
• Recommend improvements, revisions and the like related to computer programs/software and related engineering tools (Integration of new Technology into the above processes); submit reports/correspondence to supervisor or appropriate authority for review and subsequent approval.
• Perform other duties as required.

• This role will allow the student become familiar with per unit analysis and system modelling of distribution systems.
• The student will gain knowledge in utility distribution protection schemes and become familiar with protection elements.
• The student will gain knowledge in load flow and fault calculations. The student will gain an understanding of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) analysis and how we approve DER to connect to our distribution system.
• This role will allow the student to collaborate within a team of engineers and technologists who are responsible for providing varying engineering analysis studies of the distribution system.

Essential Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of one or more of the following:
• Requires advanced computer skills and experience to become familiar with computer program applications and applicable systems to facilitate the preparation of studies and the generation of data.
• A good knowledge and comprehension of three-phase AC power system theory, grounding, basic economics, mathematics, computer applications and related subjects in order to successfully conduct studies involving protective co‑ordination, voltage regulation and…