University Co-Op Student-DER Planning

51078 - Toronto - Temporary 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!

You will be a member of a team responsible for:

• Distributed Energy Resources (DER) planning including completing and reviewing DER connection assessments for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and distributed generation including solar, wind, natural gas, biogas, etc.

• DER power system studies regarding impact to the distribution system, power quality and reliability

• DER project funding and DER investment planning support

• DER hosting capacity publishing and maintenance

• DER technical interconnection requirements

Your job duties may include:

• Reviewing DER technical interconnection applications for accuracy

• Maintaining DER hosting capacity technical accuracy and data

• Supporting DER connection assessment impact power system studies and minor revisions utilizing tools such as CYME

• Supporting release of funds for DER projects in SAP

• Utilizing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to update DER data and performing queries in CRM for reporting purposes

• Developing scripts/automation in Excel or Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM

This job will provide you with the following professional development:

• Technical and problem solving skills with regards to electrical power distribution systems, distributed energy resources, and power system studies.

• Being part of a team working on the latest developments in the DER industry such as microgrids, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), grid-connected smart inverters, EVs and smart grid.

• Organization structure and business relationships

• Communication oral and written skills

• Teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Leadership skills

  
Job Requirements:

• Discipline:
  Electrical Engineering

• Academic Level: Completed 3rd year or higher electrical engineering and completed a power systems course.

• Desirable: knowledge of power system fundamentals, software scripting/programming experience, communication skills, teamwork skills, attention to details.

Hydro One requires that all students applying for student opportunities be enrolled in post-secondary level studies and be returning to full-time studies upon the completion of their work term. Exceptions will be made in cases where students require a work term in order to graduate. Only applications submitted via Hydro One's career page will be accepted.

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.

If you are an international student, please ensure you have obtained a proper work permit and a Social Insurance Number (SIN). Speak with your school’s career centre if you have any questions about acquiring this documentation.