Distribution System Planning & Standards Co-op (Winter 2025)

at  Elexicon Energy Inc

Elexicon Energy is the fourth-largest municipally owned electricity distributor in Ontario. Our mission is to provide our customers with reliable, affordable energy services and to continuously improve to meet their needs, while ensuring the needs of our shareholders are met through sustainable growth.

KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of advanced power system concepts and simulation tools
• Understanding of theoretical concepts of electrical distribution systems design and operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, etc.)
• Basic programming knowledge / working knowledge of databases
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Knowledge of tools such as CYME, GIS, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Enrolled in a post-secondary Electrical Engineering or Technician program with a focus on Power Systems, or Sustainable Energy

• Support distribution engineering in performing power system studies such as load flows, short circuits, and protection coordination studies.
• Prepare technical reports on engineering topics such as power system capacity planning, load forecasting, system reliability performance, regional engagements, and meeting general meeting minutes.
• Assist engineers in reviewing standards-related to stations, overhead, and underground distribution systems.
• Participate in regional planning meetings with Hydro One (HONI), Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), and municipal stakeholders.
• Assist distribution engineers in the development of models on CYME software
• Perform other study and research assignments as advised by the Supervisor Planning and Standard and a Manager Asset Management, Planning, and Connections
• Collect and analyze transformer loading data, peak demand data and reliability data for stations and feeders.