Get to Know: Our Winter 2026 Co-op Students
February 26, 2026
Each term we are excited to have co-op students join our teams here at Hydro. Read more about our Winter 2026 students, why they were drawn to a work term with Hydro, the work they’re doing and what excites them about working in the energy industry.
ABBY REDDICK, Engineering & Operational Technology Team
Civil Engineering, Term 7 (MUN)
Growing up Abby’s early connection to the outdoors made her environmentally conscious and interested in doing work that benefits both people and the planet. This developed into working in the utility sector, where she can clearly see the impact of her work on people’s everyday lives and feel good about the path she’s chosen.
As part of our Engineering & Operational Technology Team, Abby works on projects in both Menihek and Churchill Falls. While her days vary, Abby’s tasks often include meeting with contractors, reviewing documents and drawings, participating in QA/QC, and making work packs and safety plans. Throughout her day she’s communicating with contractors and consultants, PMs, PEs, and other stakeholders on the projects she’s involved with.
One of Abby’s favourite experiences was from her fall 2024 work term with us, where she visited Menihek. Abby was with her supervisor, who used a drone to view the south dyke conditions before upcoming repairs and seeing the site from above really helped connect her to her work. She’s looking forward to more field time and learning through hands-on experience.
Fun Fact: Abby grew up in CBS, NL, right on the water, which influenced her love of synchronized swimming and shaped her sense of community. She stays involved at school as VP External of the Engineering Society, Civil Engineering 2027 Class Representative, and by sitting on the Civil Engineering Advisory Committee (Undergraduate Representative).
“I wanted to come back to Hydro because there’s a real sense of pride in the work and the organization, and you feel that every day. The people make a huge difference too. Everyone is supportive and great to work with. After completing multiple work terms with Hydro, I’m gaining more responsibility and learning how effective management and coordination keep projects running smoothly.”
BRYNN FURLONG, Long Term Asset Planning Team, Terminals
Electrical Engineering, Term 7 (MUN)
Brynn likes solving problems and thinking deeply about interesting topics so electrical engineering keeps her interested and curious.
As part of our Long Term Asset Planning (LTAP) Team, Brynn’s work focuses on terminals. She works closely with the equipment engineer responsible for power transformers and the work mostly revolves around managing these assets, preventative maintenance and monitoring asset health – whether that’s analyzing transformer oil samples, using data to update long-term plans, identifying suitable replacement transformer bushings or preparing tender packages for planned work. In her first week, Brynn was able to visit our Holyrood Thermal Generating Station and she looks forward to applying her electrical engineering knowledge to real world assets.
Fun Fact: Brynn loves walking and spending time outdoors.
“I chose to complete a work term at Hydro because I wanted to learn about the utility sector, which I hadn’t in my previous three work terms. As an electrical major, the nature of the work aligns with my interests and will allow me to develop technically.”
CHLOE MCNAMARA, Operations Team, Menihek Generation
Mechanical Engineering, Term 4 (MUN)
Chloe has always been creative and liked solving problems as a kid. She says that by studying engineering it’s like she’s making her inner child happy.
As a part our Operations Team with Menihek Generation, a routine day for Chloe consists of meeting with her team to discuss relevant projects, reviewing various documents and engineering drawings, and creating 3D models using SolidWorks. Chloe enjoyed having the opportunity to visit Montreal for team meetings with Hydro Quebec about their projects and is looking forward to visiting the Menihek Hydroelectric Generating Station at the end of her work term.
Fun Fact: Chloe is from Carbonear, NL. She enjoys playing sports, especially soccer and volleyball, and loves spending time outdoors hiking and bird watching. She also enjoys making things with her hands, including woodworking, painting and sewing.
“I wanted to complete a work term with Hydro because their values align with mine and they give me a chance to gain hands-on experience. I plan to work in the renewable energy sector so this work term is a great opportunity for me to be introduced to the field and what lies ahead for my future career.”
DANIEL HEWITT, Protection, Controls and Communications Team
Electrical Engineering, Term 7 (MUN)
Engineering wasn’t Daniel’s initial career choice – he already has a business degree under his belt. However, during the pandemic, he spent time taking old electronics apart to learn how they work and this curiosity and excitement drove him back to school to pursue electrical engineering.
This is Daniel’s second work term with us and he’s very much looking forward to his future career in the utility sector. As part of our Protection, Controls and Communications Team, Daniel focuses on the protection side of things. A typical day can find him using drawing software, such as Bluebeam Revu, to review and edit protection and control (P&C) drawings for a variety of different projects. Daniel is really looking forward to his site visit to a Northern Peninsula terminal station to complete field work. With a goal to focus his career in technical engineering design in the utility industry, this work term is allowing Daniel to fine tune his skills in this space.
Fun Fact: Daniel grew up in St. John’s, NL. In his spare time, he enjoys playing video games, going for hikes and playing trombone in a community band. He also enjoys fencing and billiards.
“Following my first work term here at Hydro, it was an easy decision to return. Not only did I enjoy the work I was doing, but I enjoyed the overall culture and environment as well, plus getting experience in this industry is an exciting opportunity. Few understand the time and work behind keeping such a simple-looking, yet complex system alive. While the work done here may go mostly unseen in the public eye, its impact is visible every day.”
DENVER WHITEWAY, Engineering Services Team
Geomatics Engineering Technology (CNA)
This is Denver’s second work term with Hydro and as part of our Engineering Services Department he meets with his team, completes training, and uses AutoCAD to check drawings against those in the system. This office work typically accounts for about 20% of his workload, but the other 80% is spent in the field, and it’s this time outdoors, performing hands on work, that Denver loves most and why he’s so excited for his career.
His colleague John Furlong is very helpful and a wonderful person to have as a mentor and Denver appreciates that both his team lead, Jeana Peach, and John guide him every step of the way. Denver recently completed a short field trip to the Northern Peninsula – he enjoys how this job takes him to places all over our beautiful province. He’s also looking forward to his next field job in Snook’s Arm, which will be his first time in a helicopter.
Fun Fact: Denver is from Lewisporte in Central Newfoundland and loves playing basketball, poker and golfing in the summer months.
“I was interested in applying for my second work term with Hydro because of the positive work experience and opportunities I was given during my first work term. I have no doubt my time as a student will be a significant stepping stone in my career goals and hopefully lead to a fulfilling and bright future with Hydro!”
EMILY O’REILLY, Recruitment Team
Bachelor of Commerce (MUN)
Emily has always been interested in understanding how a business runs and what goes on behind the scenes. Over time, she realized she’s especially drawn to the people side of things – supporting teams, helping individuals grow, and understanding workplace dynamics – naturally leading her toward Human Resources.
This is Emily’s first work-term and as part of our Recruitment Team, she prioritizes tasks and works through a mix of projects, keeping each day engaging and different. Emily loves having the opportunity to learn directly from our Recruitment Team, who have all been supportive and willing to show her different aspects of their roles. She’s very excited to keep expanding her knowledge and take on more responsibility as she grows more confident in her work abilities. She’s developing important skills and gaining a much clearer understanding of where she sees herself in the future.
Fun Fact: Emily loves travelling to new places, leading her to cool experiences like snorkeling reefs, swimming with stingrays, and feeding giraffes. In her free time, you can find her with friends or working on one of her many hobbies.
“I think Hydro is a reliable, forward-thinking company. I wanted to start building my career foundation with an employer that has stability, purpose, and a strong presence in the community – Hydro felt like the perfect place to learn and grow.”
EMMA REDDICK, Transmission and Distribution Engineering Team
Civil Engineering, Term 7 (MUN)
Emma’s interest in math and science began in high school. As she moves through her degree, her passion and interests are beginning to lean more towards the geotechnical and environmental side of civil engineering.
This is Emma’s third work term with us. She previously gained valuable experience with the LTAP and Water Resources teams in Churchill Falls. This term, she was eager to learn more about Hydro’s regulated assets on the island and better understand the infrastructure that powers her community.
As part of our Transmission Engineering Team, Emma is responsible for digitizing existing transmission lines using PLS-CADD and supporting contract-related work. She is also assisting with procurement for a 2027 wooden pole refurbishment project. She’s really looking forward to her site visit to transmission line 203 (between Sunnyside and western Avalon) and to her hands on engineering work in Bay d’Espoir.
Fun Fact: Emma is co-captain of the MUN Concrete canoe team – designing, fabricating and racing a lightweight concrete canoe across different universities in Canada. Outside of work and concrete canoe you can find her crocheting, listening to country music, baking, and binge watching The Rookie.
“All my work terms with Hydro have taught me something different about the utilities sector and how we generate and distribute electricity across Newfoundland and Labrador. One thing I like about Hydro is I’m continuously encouraged to explore different departments, and work as a multidisciplinary team.”
ERIK HAAS, Engineering Team
Mechanical Engineering, Term 4 (MUN)
Erik has always enjoyed working on cars and understanding how they work, which steered him towards a career in Mechanical Engineering.
This is his second work term with Hydro, and as a part of our Engineering Team, Erik has been working on Health and Safety Plans for the Hinds Lake unit overhaul, designing piping systems for diesel projects and compiling tools and equipment estimates for upcoming work in 2027.
Erik is glad to be learning basic engineering office skills and the intricacies of hydroelectric generating units both through his time in the office and through sitework. His favourite experience was going to our Bay d’Espoir facility to help when frazil ice threatened our system. He helped fix intake 4 to make sure it was safe for the divers to remove the frazil ice.
Fun Fact: Erik enjoys camping, playing guitar and rugby.
“I was interested in coming back to Hydro because I enjoyed learning about how plants like Bay d’Espoir are maintained. I enjoy the feeling that I’m contributing to providing clean energy for our province and reducing reliance of fossil fuels.”
KATIE PINSENT, Capital Planning (Non-Reg) Team
Civil Engineering, Term 4 (MUN)
Katie’s interest in physics and math inspired her to pursue engineering. Over time, she became more interested in the construction industry which led her to choose civil engineering. She’s drawn to the problem-solving aspects and ability to make a positive impact on the world that this career provides.
As part of our Non-Regulated Engineering Capital Planning Team, a typical day finds Katie reviewing FEED Alignment Documents, preparing technical deliverables – including proposals – coordinating and meeting with stakeholders, and gathering vendor quotes to help develop cost estimates. She’s very excited to travel to Churchill Falls with her team to tour the underground powerhouse and connect with other Hydro employees in the community to learn more about the different roles involved in such a large-scale operation. Katie is developing valuable technical and professional skills and gaining valuable insight into project management and the level of organization required to successfully execute engineering projects.
Fun Fact: Katie is originally from Bellevue, NL. She enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors, whether it’s playing soccer with a women’s group in St. John’s, going fishing, taking trips to the cabin, or simply spending time with friends and family.
“I wanted to complete a work term with Hydro because of their reputation as a positive and supportive work environment, and for the opportunity to gain meaningful experience that would support my growth as an engineering student. I also appreciate Hydro’s forward-thinking approach and commitment to serving communities and supporting a sustainable future.”
MOHAMED SAIED, Long Term Asset Planning Team
Electrical Engineering, Term 7 (MUN)
When Mohamed was in middle school, his father bought him a notebook with electrical circuits on the cover, sparking his deep curiosity and passion for electrical engineering.
As part of our Long Term Asset Planning (LTAP) Team, Mohamed tackles a variety of technical challenges to help complete Capital Work Requests and Preventative Maintenance check sheets. Mohamed feels these work terms are laying the technical groundwork for his future career and he’s proud to contribute to providing a sustainable and clean source of energy for our province. So far, he has enjoyed visiting our Grand Falls and Bishop’s Falls powerhouses and is looking forward to visiting Bay d’Espoir.
Fun Fact: Mohamed is Egyptian, born in Doha, Qatar. He loves building computers, gaming, playing soccer, going to the gym, and has been boxing ever since he was a kid.
“I’ve gained an exponential amount of knowledge and experience during my last work term with Hydro. The friendly, safe, and co-operative work culture is a wonderfully enlightening experience.”
PARKER STOKES, Gas Turbine and Diesel Generation Team
Civil Engineering, Term 4 (MUN)
Parker decided to pursue civil engineering because he’s always liked understanding how things work and wants to be part of projects that have a real impact. He knows this career path will challenge him, keep him learning, and give him the opportunity to work on meaningful projects.
As part of our Gas Turbine and Diesel Generation Team a typical day for Parker involves reviewing technical documents, supporting ongoing projects, and working closely with engineers and technologists on the Gas Turbine and Diesel Generation Team. His favorite experience so far was having the opportunity to visit the Holyrood Thermal Generation Station as he continues to get hands on experience in the energy industry and see how power generation works on a larger scale.
Fun Fact: Outside of school, Parker enjoys playing sports, going on walks, and listening to music.
“Joining the Gas Turbine and Diesel Generation Team felt like an exciting way to learn from experienced professionals and apply what I’ve been learning in school to real projects. It’s rewarding to be part of something that keeps communities powered and running.”
RHOAN DILLON, Engineering Services Team, Project Execution
Mechanical Engineering, Term 4 (MUN)
After his first year of engineering, Rhoan chose mechanical engineering since he enjoyed those focused courses and because of the wide variety of jobs and career options available through this degree.
As part of our Engineering Services Team, Rhoan’s work focuses in Project Execution where he writes reports, completes audits, collects info/data, and assists Project Managers with various tasks. He regularly uses many different programs and works with many different teams within our organization. Rhoan appreciates that he’s able to interact with folks in different disciplines/backgrounds, and gain experience in multiple different sectors. As this is his second work term with us, he’s looking forward to building on his past work experience and gaining confidence as he expands his knowledge into more technical concepts.
Fun Fact: Rhoan is from St. Philip’s, NL. He loves sports and plays baseball, golf, and hockey.
“This is my second work term with Hydro. I wanted to come back because of the variety of work I completed as a general project execution student. I got to learn about and be involved in many different projects and programs and enjoyed getting the opportunity for site visits.”
WILL ROBBINS, Regulated Engineering Services Team, Electrical
Electrical Engineering, Term 7 (MUN)
Will initially entered the engineering program because of his dad – a mechanical engineer –admiring how he was always tinkering and fixing things around the house. When it came time to choose his discipline, Will saw the potential career opportunities with projects on the horizon for our province and decided on electrical engineering.
While this is Will’s fifth work term, it’s his first with Hydro so he’s excited to branch out from his more industrial focused experiences and learn more about the generation and distribution side of electrical engineering. As part of our Regulated Engineering Services Team, Will’s days are often varied but his work typically consists of creating markups for replacing breakers in terminal stations using BlueBeam, and completing life cycle cost analysis for some of our commonly used equipment. So far, his favorite experience has been going to our Oxen Pond and Hardwoods stations to perform site surveys as he loves going out in the field, getting his boots on the ground, and seeing the equipment he works with every day in action.
Fun Fact: Will is from Clarenville NL. Outside of work he enjoys cooking and playing volleyball.
“I’ve heard great things about Hydro’s work culture from my friends – that, combined with the meaningful work, made it my first pick this term. It feels good to know that people rely on the work I do to light and heat their homes, providing real meaning to the work I do.”