Computer programmer Jobs in Barrie, ON

General Accountabilities

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.

Skills the Student will Acquire :

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.

Selection Criteria

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 improvement techniques.

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.

This knowledge is typically gained after 2 years of an electrical engineering technology or computer science discipline.

This position will be a combination of remote and in-person attendance

Academic Level : 3rd or 4th Year

Dicsipline : Computer Engineering / Software Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

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.

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