University Co-Op Student - Project Estimating - 12 months - Fall 2026

Hydro One Networks Inc • Toronto, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Students hired into Project Estimating will be given the opportunity to learn about the estimating practices around engineering, procurement and construction services to deliver our capital work program. Students will have exposure to planning budgets and execution activities for transmission line and transmission substation projects.

Requirements

• Discipline: Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering
• Academic Level: Second or Third year completed.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel is required.
• G-Class driver’s license is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills complemented by organizational strengths and an ability to work both autonomously and as a team player.
• A strong focus on customers and the need to be customer focused.
• Must 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.
• Must have obtained a proper work permit and a Social Insurance Number (SIN) if an international student.

Nice To Haves

• Communication skills, documentation skill, time management skill and analytical skills
• Practice the application of engineering knowledge with respect to protection, control, substation power systems and transmission line infrastructure.
• Gain the knowledge necessary to develop project estimates amd practice documentation of recording assumptions ,risks, cashflow, project cost, variance analysis and comparator overview.
• Gain the in depth knowledge of overall transmission Station and lines design, construction methodology and project management planning.
• Experience with the management processes used to design, procure and construct power systems for transmission lines and stations.
• Experience in a corporate environment working both independently and within teams on common objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project estimates and monitoring projects during the project planning and estimating phases under the direction of a Project Estimator.
• Co-Ordinate activities with service providers and stakeholders.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, specifications and presentations detailing project estimates.
• Complete data analysis to support benchmarking studies.
• Assist in developing and preparing processes, procedures or methods related to estimating.
• Liaise with other internal work groups and divisions.
• Assist in the development of Basis of Estimate (BoE) for estimates to ensure estimate quality and consistency.
• Prepare project reports as necessary.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree