New Grad Program - Project Estimating & Benchmarking - Engineering - Toronto - June 2027
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Hiring salary range: $3,610.06 - $5,157.24 / Bi-weekly
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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 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 investing time and resources in building 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)
Project & Commissioning Estimating
We are seeking 1 Engineering New Grad within our Project & Commissioning Estimating team.
Our Capital Portfolio Delivery division is responsible for leveraging our internal capabilities and working with key stakeholders and Indigenous partners to efficiently deliver our growing capital plan, ensuring Hydro One can support the future of energy in our province.
Engineers in Transmission Portfolio Management (Capital Projects) take on exciting roles, leading critical activities like technical reviews, scope development, risk assessment, cost control, and scheduling. The Estimating team prepares detailed project estimates and analyses. New graduates will thrive on challenging tasks, learning about engineering, construction, commissioning, and finance, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the entire project lifecycle. This role fosters professional growth and technical and financial expertise.
In this role you will:
- Reporting to the Manager of Project & Commissioning Estimating, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing project estimates in support of the investment approval process.
- Review technical specifications, documents, and drawings and attend project meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents of an estimate.
- Prepare complete project estimates by having a thorough understanding of the project scope based on limited data.
- Research and maintain historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, cost comparison, and bills of materials) to develop precedence and validate estimates.
- Interface with other lines of business, regarding details of design and construction/commissioning activities.
- Review and present details of estimates with senior management.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Investment Administrators, Project Managers, Construction, Grid Operations and other stakeholders (internal and external) in the preparation of complete project estimates.
- Review estimates provided by other work groups to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Review and ensure timeliness and quality of all submissions.
- Prepare a Basis of Estimate (BoE) for all estimates.
- Support Risk Management sessions for projects.
- Prepare project reports as necessary.
Duties may include:
- Familiarity with station/lines power equipment (both transmission and distribution)
- Detailed knowledge of electrical theory and principles underlying the design and construction of assets
- Understanding of electrical power systems: station, transmission line, distribution line and their protection and control systems
- Knowledge of estimating processes and practices
- Familiarity with project management practices
- Experience in project management, construction, and/or engineering
- Familiarity with construction methods and techniques
- Knowledge of statistical and accounting principles for cost control and variance analysis
- Planning, organizing, and assigning work to staff, maintaining quality and performance control
- Familiarity with accounting practices and procedures for maintaining cost reporting systems
What we look for:
- A self-motivated individual with an aptitude to learn
- Strong Organizational Skills and high attention to detail
- Interest in driving change and taking on new challenges
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to take initiative, solve complex problems with customer orientation, adapt to changing environments, and think of out-of-box innovative solutions.
- Maintains focus on high-quality work.
- Attention to details, quality driven in day-to-day, routine, or complex tasks, maintains focus to ensure high-quality work.
Job Requirements:
- Must meet New Grad Program Eligibility Requirements
- A University undergraduate degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Software, Mechatronics, Chemical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Previous Co-op/Internship experience in a relevant field and industry is considered an asset
How to Apply:
If you share our passion for safety, our customer service focus, and are ready to play a lead role in building a bright future, we would love to hear from you!
Documents to Include (Mandatory):
- Resume
- A copy of your most recent Transcript (Official/Unofficial)
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.
Tell Us About You
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.
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
In the event you are experiencing difficulties applying to this job please consult our help page here.
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 careers@hydroone.com. 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.”
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Responsibilities
The successful candidate will prepare detailed project estimates by reviewing technical specifications and historical data to support investment approvals. They will also coordinate with various internal and external stakeholders, including engineering and construction teams, to ensure project scope accuracy and quality.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or Mathematics, graduating between 2025 and 2027. A valid Ontario Class G driver's license and good academic standing are mandatory requirements for this program.
Skills
- Project estimating
- Cost control
- Risk assessment
- Technical review
- Electrical theory
- Power systems
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Construction methods
- Scheduling
- Financial analysis
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Statistical analysis
- Accounting principles
Benefits
- Training and coaching
- Professional development
- Career growth opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Construction
- Finance & Accounting
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Engineering
- Project Estimating
- Transmission
- Distribution
- Capital Projects
- Risk Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Commissioning
- Finance
- Cost Control
- Basis of Estimate
- Stakeholder Management
- Technical Specifications
- Data Science
- Mathematics
- Construction
- Grid Operations
- Investment Approval
- New Grad Program
- Hydro One
- Energy
- Portfolio Management
- Bills of Materials
- Subcontracts
- Variance Analysis
- Accounting
- Statistical Principles
- Project Lifecycle
- Design
- Infrastructure