Get to Know: Our Spring 2026 Co-op Students 

CALEB SNOW, Major Projects Team
Bachelor of Commerce (MUN)

Caleb was drawn to Business because of the variety of opportunities and the ability to contribute to meaningful projects across different industries. He enjoys problem-solving, working with people and understanding how different parts of an organization work together to achieve common goals.

As part of our Major Projects Team, Caleb attends meetings, supports ongoing initiatives within the department and reviews project documentation. This work term is helping him develop a stronger understanding of project governance, stakeholder coordination and how large-scale projects are managed.

Caleb’s favourite experience so far has been visiting our Holyrood Thermal Generating Station, which he found to be a great opportunity to see the scale of Hydro’s operations and gain a better understanding of the infrastructure that supports electricity generation in the province.

Fun Fact: Caleb enjoys staying active and travelling as much as possible. He also finds it rewarding to follow financial markets and research companies to learn about different industries and evaluate investment opportunities.

“What excites me most about the energy industry is the opportunity to contribute to projects and initiatives that have a direct impact on communities across the province. Reliable energy is essential to everyday life and it’s very interesting to see how many people, processes and projects work together behind the scenes to support this goal.”

GRACE BROWN, Regulated Engineering Services, Project Execution Team
Mechanical Engineering, Term 6 (MUN)

Grace has always enjoyed solving problems, hands-on work and being creative. Grace chose to study mechanical engineering in hopes it will provide career flexibility, allowing her to explore various areas through diverse work term experiences. So far, she has experience in hydrogeneration, oil and gas, and STEM outreach – with an upcoming work term to conduct biomedical research in New Zealand. She is very excited to keep exploring all the possibilities engineering has to offer.

As a mechanical engineering student with our Regulated Engineering Services, Project Execution Team, Grace is involved in a wide range of project execution work. Her day typically includes reviewing drawings, checking project schedules, and supporting day-to-day operations. She also works alongside her supervisor, engineers, operations staff, and mechanics to support design decisions for a number of ongoing projects, including in Hinds Lake, Cat Arm and Bay d’Espoir.

This work term has given Grace valuable hands-on experience, including designing systems, validating equipment and performing data analysis and testing – all key aspects of any engineering role. She loves knowing her team is contributing to everyday life, powering homes and local businesses across our province.

Fun Fact: Grace loves to stay active and spend as much time as possible outdoors, especially paddle boarding, camping, and discovering new hiking trails with her friends.

“My favourite experience so far was spending a week in Deer Lake, at the Hinds Lake Hydroelectric Generating Station, where I got to see the generator unit being disassembled in the powerhouse. It was really cool to connect the drawings I’ve been working with real equipment in the field and learn from experienced crew members who are so passionate about their work.”

HANNAH WHITE, Water Resources Team
Civil Engineering Technology Program, Term 6 (CNA)

Hannah’s interest in math and physics naturally led her to explore how engineering can be used to solve practical, real-world problems, making Civil Engineering Technology a great fit for her. Combining problem-solving, technical skills, and practical hands-on work, it offers her the chance to contribute to projects that make a lasting difference – something which is very important to her.

One of the things Hannah enjoys most about her work term with our Water Resources Team is that each day brings different tasks and experiences. Depending on the work being completed, she may be taking local flow readings, surveying water levels, assisting with inspections, carrying out inclinometer work, or even flying by helicopter to collect precipitation readings and assist with dyke inspections.

Her work can take her to a variety of locations, whether that’s spending a day in Churchill Falls, a week in Lobstick, or a few days in Muskrat Falls. The variety of projects, locations and experiences has made this work term both exciting and a great opportunity for her to learn something new every day.

Fun Fact: Outside of school, you can find Hannah enjoying the great outdoors – whether that’s fishing, riding ATV, or taking her dogs for a walk.

“This is my first work term with Hydro. The Water Resources Team have created such a supportive environment, making this a very rewarding experience. I’ve been trusted with meaningful tasks and encouraged to take on new challenges, which has helped me grow both personally and professionally. I love that every day brings an opportunity to learn something new.”

JANE WILLIAMS, Long-Term Asset Planning, Terminals Engineering Team
Electrical Engineering, Term 6 (MUN)

For Jane, the inspiration for her career path came from her mom and sister – her mom is a civil engineer and her sister recently completed her Electrical Engineering degree. Hearing how much they enjoyed their work, and what they learned daily, helped draw her into the field – especially when paired with her fondness for math, science, and wanting a career she knew could have a direct, positive impact on others.

Jane completed her first work term with us in 2024 and, after two work terms in the oil and gas industry, she’s back at Hydro – this time with our Long-Term Asset Planning, Terminals Engineering Team. A typical day for Jane includes reviewing transformer oil samples, requesting quotes for equipment or replacement parts, and supporting work related to asset management and preventative maintenance.

Jane also completes regular site visits. One of her favourites so far was an opportunity to travel to Bay d’Espoir with her supervisor to observe the replacement of HV bushings on T1 – a visit which included a tour of the plant and intake. For Jane, seeing the equipment in person helps her better understand how planning work translates to field operations and seeing how the concepts she’s learning in school are applied to real life scenarios.

Fun Fact: Jane is a member of the Memorial MedTech electrical technical team, and a general member with Robogals, promoting STEM and encouraging more girls to pursue engineering. She also volunteers with Easter Seals through their Let’s Get Active program.

“I realized my interests align closely with the type of work Hydro offers. The energy industry has a direct and meaningful impact on people’s daily lives and it’s rewarding to contribute to delivering safe and reliable electricity to communities across my province.”

JASON HUNT, Menihek Project Execution Team
Mechanical Engineering, Term 6 (MUN)

Throughout his early education, Jason always found math and physics to be the most interesting and rewarding subjects. Having family members who worked in the energy industry also sparked his interest, making him excited about the possibility of working in this field.

As part of our Menihek Project Execution Team, Jason reviews drawings and project documents, makes work packs and attends meetings with contractors. In his role, Jason also collaborates with project managers, contract teams, and engineers working with the Menihek Hydroelectric Generating Station.

Jason recently enjoyed the opportunity to visit our Soldiers Pond Converter Station and it made him even more excited to visit Menihek, to see in person the project he’s working so closely on. Jason is hoping to find a career in the energy industry and appreciates the opportunity to get hands on experience in this field.

Fun Fact: From an early age, Jason dedicated his time to volunteering and supporting others, and in high school received the City of Mount Pearl’s Focus on Youth – Youth of the Year award. These days you can find him volunteering at Cornerstone Church soup kitchen and contributing to Mosaic Campus Church through Mosaic Cares initiatives.

“The Hydro slogan says it best ‘Energy you can count on.’ The importance of the energy industry is vital to our daily lives. Being part of the team that helps keep the lights on across Newfoundland and Labrador is something I find both exciting and rewarding.”

JULIE HAMMOND, Menihek Operations Team
Engineering, Term 3 (MUN)

Julie wanted to pursue a career that would challenge her, allow her to be creative, solve problems and make a difference – for her, engineering checks all these boxes. She’s excited to be following a career she’s passionate about where she will constantly have the opportunity to learn new things.

Each day Julie works with the Menihek Operations Team to complete tasks that support the operation of the Menihek Hydroelectric Generating Station. This involves updating maintenance data, tracking and trending plant data – including unit load and water inflow – updating operating procedures and attending project meetings.

Travelling to site in a helicopter, and then getting to see a unit disassembled firsthand for an excitor project, has been Julie’s favourite experience so far.

Fun Fact: Julie is involved with Sea Cadets, an experience which has helped her build leadership skills, confidence and teamwork while giving back in her community.

“I have wanted to learn more about hydroelectric energy production since first learning about how it works in a high school research project on Muskrat Falls. I’m passionate about contributing to a more reliable energy future and helping make a positive impact by providing sustainable energy to communities.”

LOGAN CROCKER, Employee Relations and Workforce Planning Team
Bachelor of Commerce (MUN)

Logan realized early on in her business degree that she didn’t want a career focused entirely on numbers. Human Resources allows her to combine analytical skills with people-focused work, which is a much better fit for her strengths and interests. Through her work terms, she has explored several areas of HR and built a well-rounded foundation, reinforcing that this is the right career path for her.

As part of our Employee Relations and Workforce Planning Team, Logan supports the collective bargaining process through various administrative and research tasks behind the scenes, and she also assists with employee relations matters and projects. She works closely with her team and is looking forward to shifting her focus to workforce planning initiatives later in her work term, using data analytics and workforce trends to support future planning and decision-making.

One of the highlights of her work term so far was having the opportunity to sit at the collective bargaining table and observe negotiations firsthand. Both the union and management bargaining teams were supportive of providing this learning opportunity, which gave her unique insight into the bargaining process and the work that goes on behind the scenes to support it.

Fun Fact: Logan is a dedicated volunteer with Girl Guides of Canada (GGC) – serving as a Sparks, Pathfinders, and Rangers leader – and she is a member of the GGC NL Council Finance Committee. In her spare time, she likes to play video games and spend time with friends.

“This is my second work term with Hydro. I wanted to come back because I genuinely enjoyed working alongside the HR team. I felt welcomed and supported throughout my work term, which made returning an easy decision.”

MARIEL GREGORY, Major Projects Team
Mechanical Engineering, Term 6 (MUN)

Mariel initially began her education at MUN pursuing a Bachelor of Science. However, her love for math, and her newly gained interest in physics from her university classes, encouraged her to consider engineering. She was hesitant at first but now is loving her degree and has found mechanical engineering to be her perfect fit.

As a part of our Major Projects Team, Mariel reviews contractor documents to ensure her teams have all the necessary documents for ongoing projects. She also relays requests for information (RFIs) between contractors and our engineering teams, and regularly meets with an interdisciplinary team, contractors and other stakeholders – primarily for the Labrador West Transmission Expansion.

So far, Mariel’s favourite experience was visiting Bay d’Espoir to see the facilities there. She’s looking forward to travelling to Churchill Falls later in the summer and is excited to continue to gain professional experience and a better understanding of how large engineering projects are planned and executed.

Fun Fact: Mariel enjoys baking, dancing and doing puzzles. She’s part of Valiant Aerotech, a student engineering design team which builds autonomous firefighting systems for wildfire and urban response – they recently won 3rd place at the AEAC National Student UAS Competition.

“I enjoy being part of an industry that provides an essential service and supports communities throughout the province. It’s exciting to see and support the work that goes into delivering reliable electricity every day.”

NORAH DOWNEY, Generation Engineering Team
Engineering, Term 3 (MUN)

Norah has always loved math and science, especially physics and has interest in renewable energies. Working to ensure our province receives reliable, sustainable energy is very important to her and she is excited to gain experience here at Hydro that can help support her future career goals.

As part of our Generation Engineering Team in Soldiers Pond, Norah helps provide outage support and troubleshooting for maintenance to the units in both Soldiers Pond and Muskrat Falls. She also has been getting familiar with programs such as content manager and SharePoint which she uses to organize single line diagrams, functional descriptions, and O&M manuals for her team.

During her work term, Norah travelled to Muskrat Falls, an opportunity she found very interesting. She learned a lot about the process behind how energy is generated from the dam as well as the processes that are taken to maintain and provide maintenance to the dam. So far this work term is teaching her a lot about being a part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team.

Fun Fact: Norah skates on a synchronized skating team at MPPSC. In her free time she loves to read, go on runs and hike.

“I had heard many great things from other students about their experiences at Hydro. They learned a lot, benefited from their experiences and spoke very highly of the work culture and environment here – and so I’m excited to experience my first work term here.”

PATRICK O’BRIEN, Transmission and Distribution Team
Electrical Engineering, Term 3 (MUN)

Patrick is excited to work towards a career in electrical engineering as he enjoys working on projects and gaining experience with electronics.

As a part of our Transmission and Distribution Team, day-to-day Patrick works on making structure summarizers, updating lists of structures for lines and creating 3D modelling for transmission lines.

His favourite experience so far was visiting our transmission line (TL203) near Soldier’s Pond Converter Station.

Fun Fact: Patrick enjoys going to the gym and working on engineering projects.

“This work term will give me experience working within engineering standards and an opportunity to learn how high voltage is carried and transmitted across our province.”

RILEY MANOR, Civil Engineering Team
Civil Engineering, Term 6 (MUN)

Riley has always been interested in science, especially physics, and quickly realized she was drawn to the analytical side of buildings and infrastructure – an interest which led her to choose to study civil engineering.

One of the major projects Riley is working on as part of our Civil Engineering, Dam Safety Team, is the refurbishment of the Holyrood Marine Terminal. She is responsible for compiling a report on the terminal’s history and tracking ongoing progress. This work involves reviewing old reports and drawings to gather relevant information. When she’s not in the office, Riley is on site at the Marine Terminal taking measurements, monitoring construction, and coordinating with contractors.

Riley is gaining valuable hands-on experience in several areas of civil engineering which will be useful throughout her career – including the use of RISA-3D to model various structures so she and her team can analyze their structural behaviour. Riley plans to focus on structural engineering in her future courses so she is enjoying seeing how large, interconnected systems can work together to achieve a common goal.

Fun Fact: Riley lives in Torbay with her two dogs, Nova and Lockston, and her two cats, Aspen and Echo. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing volleyball, going to the gym and spending time with friends.

“My favourite experience so far was getting a tour of the Holyrood Generation Facility. It was fascinating to see how such a complex system works to provide power to our province. There’s so much happening behind the scenes that I had never really thought about before and I now have a new appreciation for the people who keep everything running smoothly.”

SAM HISCOCK, Exploits Generation Team
Mechanical Engineering, Term 6 (MUN)

Sam has always had a natural interest in mechanical systems and machinery, which encouraged them to go into the mechanical engineering field.

As a part of our Exploits Generation Team, Sam works alongside planners, supervisors and their manager to contribute to work planning as well as the execution of various work scopes. Sam attends daily site visits to check on work progress and identify any potential safety concerns in the field. Sam has a keen interest in turbines and so has enjoyed having the opportunity to see the work on the turbines in our Bishop’s Falls and Grand Falls plants.
Sam is very interested in exploring sustainable energy generation and has enjoyed getting to see what’s happening in their own community in terms of sustainable energy generation and to experience our teams’ dedication to sustainability and safety.

Fun Fact: Sam was born and raised in Grand Falls Windsor and enjoys fishing, hunting and riding dirt bike.

“Growing up in Grand Falls Windsor, I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with the Exploits Generation Team. It’s so inspiring to see the dedication and commitment all employees have to ensuring sustainable energy generation, and to the protection of local ecosystems, such as the salmon populations in the Exploits river.”

SIDNEY TOBIN, Long-Term Asset Planning Team – Hydro Generation
Electrical Engineering, Term 3 (MUN)

Sidney has always been interested in how things work behind the scenes, especially when it comes to the systems that power everyday life.

As a part of our Long-Term Asset Planning, Hydro Generation Team, Sidney is mostly responsible for completing preventative maintenance check sheets and Capital work requests. He’s enjoying gaining experience in power generation and learning how his class material can be applied to real life experiences in the workforce.

Sidney’s favourite part of his work term so far was his first ever visit to a hydroelectric facility – our Bay d’Espoir Hydroelectric Generating Station – and he’s already looking forward to getting to visit as many sites as possible.

Fun Fact: Outside of school, Sidney enjoys playing guitar and golf.

“Working in the energy industry means being part of something that has a direct impact on people’s everyday lives. It’s rewarding to contribute to something that people can depend on.”

TAJ MAHABUB, Engineering, Project Execution Team
Mechanical Engineering, Term 6 (MUN)

Since he can remember, Taj has always been interested in science, math, design, building, and solving problems. His interest in Mechanical Engineering came from a lot of different places, including real-world engineering systems, the creativity involved in design and seeing how things are built, maintained, and improved. His childhood friends also played a big role in inspiring him, as some of them have graduated and gone on to become great engineers. Their paths helped motivate him to keep working toward his own goals in engineering.

As part of our Engineering, Project Execution Team, Taj’s day usually involves a mix of technical work, project coordination, documentation, and plenty of communication. He is currently focused on the Project Management Manual Compliance Assessment, where he helps review project management checklist items, organize responses, follow up with project managers, compile results, and support the preparation of the audit report.

A lot of Taj’s work requires clear communication, attention to detail, and making sure project information is organized properly for review and decision making – meaning he is always working with his supervisors and colleagues closely throughout the day. Through his involvement with the Decommissioning of the Holyrood Black Start Gas Turbine Generating Unit, Taj has been gaining hands-on experience that requires him to think carefully about safety, risks, environmental considerations, and coordination between contractors and plant engineers. This has given him a deeper appreciation for the work completed by Hydro employees and the level of planning and coordination required to execute projects safely and effectively.

Fun Fact: Taj is originally from Bangladesh and has been living in Newfoundland and Labrador for over four years. He enjoys hiking, going to the gym and playing soccer – and while he’s a very active person, he cannot get through the morning without his (black) coffee.

“This is my second work term with Hydro and I came back because I love the culture here and work ethic of everyone I work with. I find everyone to be open-minded and collaborative when asking for any help or any extra work and I know my experiences here are helping me become more well-rounded as an engineering student.”

TRISTAN WOOLRIDGE, Water Resources Team
Engineering, Term 3 (MUN)

Tristan has always excelled at math and science and so wanted a career that would allow him to use those skills in a practical way. He’s hoping to join the civil discipline as he’s developed an interest in the environmental side of engineering.

A typical day for Tristan, as a part of our Water Resources Team in Churchill Falls, begins with dyke inspections along the East Forebay in the morning, including taking weir and flow pipe readings. Depending on the day’s tasks, Tristan can then be found updating data spreadsheets, collecting audit flow measurements underground, conducting additional inspections by truck/helicopter or surveying water levels.

At Churchill Falls, Tristan is getting the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn from engineers working on large-scale projects, which supports his future goals, focused on a career in Civil Engineering.

Fun Fact: Tristan’s favourite hobbies include dirt biking, water skiing and hockey – he also works as a hockey referee for the Paradise and Metro Referee Association.

“My favourite experience so far has been my first helicopter flight. It was great to see Churchill Falls from above and better understand the scale of the site and surrounding infrastructure. I’ve also really enjoyed being underground and seeing the work that goes into keeping the plant running.”

WILLIAM SHEA, Electrical Engineering Team
Engineering, Term 3 (MUN)

William has a strong background in math, physics and problem solving. This skillset, paired with his desire to learn more about how things work and solve problems to make people’s lives easier, made him want to be an engineer.

Being part of our Electrical Engineering Team – a team which helps improve the reliability of our power system through the safe maintenance and replacement of equipment – has further reinforced William’s career goals. He is passionate about meaningfully contributing to our province in a way that helps both the people who live here and our environment.

Getting to visit our Hardwoods Terminal Station to observe a crew working on a potential transformer replacement has been a highlight for William, and he looks forward to the possibility to visit other sites as well.

Fun Fact: William is from Fogo Island. He enjoys playing hockey and softball and spending time outdoors – hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and hiking.

“I heard from other students who worked with Hydro that it was an excellent experience and wanted to experience it myself. Knowing that our province’s power comes from sustainable sources is important to me because it ensures that future generations will be able to enjoy our province the same way we can today.”

ZUBAYER BIN AMIN, Protection, Controls and Communications Team
Electrical Engineering, Term 6 (MUN)

Zubayer has always been interested in math and science, but physics was the subject that really stood out to him in high school, sparking his interest in engineering. Originally from Bangladesh, Zubayer moved to Newfoundland to pursue his post-secondary education and was drawn to electrical engineering because of how versatile the field is, offering opportunities to explore a wide range of industries and specialties.

Zubayer’s daily routine can vary quite a bit, depending on the project he is working on. As a part of our Protection, Controls and Communications Team, some days find him working in the lab helping configure, test and simulate field conditions with different telecommunications equipment. Other days he edits drawings, designs circuits or can be found on field visits.

Zubayer is hoping to build a long-term career in the energy industry. He’s excited by the opportunity to contribute to providing an essential service for our province, while also gaining practical experience and developing his technical skills for his future career.

Fun Fact: Originally from Bangladesh, Zubayer grew up on an Air Force base. Outside of academics and work, he loves watching history documentaries, organizing events for his dormitory and hiking the trails around Newfoundland.

“The energy industry plays such an important role in supporting communities and everyday life. It’s an industry where engineering has a direct and visible impact, from reliability and safety to system performance and innovation. Here at Hydro, I’m excited to get to be a part of that.”