Description
Your potential is here!
Division : ATCO Electric
Location : Multiple (Calgary Edmonton Grande Prairie LloydminsterVegreville Slave Lake)
Duration : 8 12 or 16 months
Salary : $28 - $36 / hour dependent uponpreviouswork-term experience
Start Date : May 2026
Relocation : Relocationassistancewill be provided
What We Offer :
- A culture based on caring integrity agility collaboration safety and belonging
- Salary increases every semester plus 6% vacation pay
- Ongoing support from engineering mentors toward your professional growth.
- Opportunities to give back through ATCOs EPIC Program and team events
- & Wellness Program
- So much more!
Your career journey at ATCO has the potential to be full of new experiences inspiring challenges and growth without boundaries. Set your sights on how you want to grow and develop andwellbe right there to support you along the way. At ATCO Electricwevebeen energizing homesfarmsand businesses across north and east-central Alberta for more than 85 years. We servenearly 229000customers in 242communitiesand our service area coversnearly two-thirdsof workmakes what we do possible.
Whoyou are :
Must be enrolled in an Engineering co-op (or internship) program at a recognized Canadian university.Have Excellent computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly and concisely usingappropriate technicalvocabulary.Hold a valid Class 5 drivers license.To apply :
Please clearlyindicatewhich three departments you are most interested in and whether you are willing torelocate.Pleaseindicateon your resume how many months you are available for and that you are applying for the May 2026 Co-op Term.Include your most recent transcript in your application.Note : Interviews will be scheduled for the week of January 19 2026.
Positions are available in but not limited to the following engineering departments :
Asset Strategy & Analytics and Asset Modernization
Discipline : Electrical Location : Edmonton
Thestudentwill report to both teams : Asset Strategy & Analytics and Asset Modernization
Asset Strategy & Analytics Description :
Review reported system deficiencies andassistin work approvalUse SQL to query process report and work with asset management dataApply analytic skills toidentifyandinitiateasset repair or replacement programsApply leadership / project management skills to engage stakeholders and lead on solution development processAssistin planning yearly transmission and distribution system capital maintenance programSoftwares Used :
Microsoft Office SuiteNetWorksGIS ExplorerMaximo DatabaseProgramming Languages : SQLAsset Modernization Description :
Develop and review SCADA points lists for varying projectsUse automated tools to support Distribution SCADA projects and programsWork with System Operators tovalidateSCADA points in preparation for field installationApply analytic skills to develop automated tools for new productsSupport the tracking of project costs for KPI reporting SIM card costsetcAssistin revising existing processes and proceduresSoftwares Used :
Microsoft Office SuiteNetWorksGIS ExplorerMaximo DatabaseVendor Specific Software (ABB G&W etc.)Distribution Design Engineering
Discipline : Electrical Civil Engineering Location : Grande Prairie Lloydminster
Description :
Prepare designs using AutoCAD for projects compatible with pre-engineeredstandardsregulations and meeting customer requirements.Calculate structure loading & determine pole class and guy length requirements based on tangential and sheer loading & balancing of static forces.Clearance calculations of overhead facilitiesSize electrical equipment wire cable andappropriate over-current protective devicesDevelop project cost and resource estimates.Prepare detailed material listsandorderingmaterial.95% office based 5% field based.Hybrid Schedule.Softwares Used :
Microsoft Office 365AutoCADDistribution System Planning
Discipline : Electrical EngineeringLocation : Edmonton
Description :
Operate power system simulation software (CYME) for load flow analysis.Creation of Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) as needed for customer new extensions and system work.Developsprotection schemes regulator settings transformer sizes.reviews historical load and generation data andassistsin the implementation of recent technologies.Work withTransmissionProtection and Control group to revise 25kV breaker relay settings.Daily support as needed to Service staff with transformer upgrades fuse coordination equipment upgrades and replacements contingency studies and outage investigations.Softwares Used :
Microsoft Office 365AutoCADCYMEWorking Conditions :
95% office based 5% field based.Hybrid scheduleDistribution Technical Standards & Support (DTSS)
Discipline : Electrical Civil EngineeringLocation : Edmonton
Description :
Creation and maintenance of Distribution standards for power pole structures overhead and underground materials design & construction guidelines andpadmountequipment structures.Investigate new material for compliancetorequired codes & specifications and internal practices.Investigate and answer questions posed to the Standards team by Design and Construction.Review and analyze code changes andimpactstocurrent ATCO standards.Support the team in creating and organizingcentralizeddocumentation database (DEMS).Program DEMSDCSMand quality assurance workflows.Softwares Used :
AutoCADMicrosoft Office SuiteWorking Conditions :
90% office based 10% field basedHybrid ScheduleElectrical Transmission Lines & Civil Engineering
Discipline : Electrical Civil Computer EngineeringLocation : Calgary
Description :
Assistengineers for overall engineering and design of overhead transmissionline.Prepare drawings and design for a wide range of projects and standards including new electrical transmission line builds.Assistengineers with supporting asset management team field maintenance crews andright of wayplanning team.Softwares Used :
Microsoft Office 365AutoCADMicroStationPLS-CADWork Conditions :
95% office based 5% field based.Hybrid Schedule.LargeDistribution Design Engineering
Discipline : Electrical Civil EngineeringLocation : Edmonton
Description :
Design of overhead and underground utility distribution facilities for large-scale distribution projectParticipating in field checksworkwith team todeterminingmostefficient route of powerline.Prepare designs using AutoCAD with pre-engineered standards regulations and meeting customer requirements.Calculate structure loading & determine pole class and guy length requirements based on tangential and sheer loading & balancing of static forces.Clearance calculations of overhead and underground facilitiesSize electrical equipment wire cable andappropriate over-current protective devicesPrepare material lists and orderDevelop detail scope documents for estimatingObtaining approvals from internal and external regulatory bodies asrequiredProviding project management support for projects under the individuals responsibilityPreparing project packages for constructionCompleting capitalization technical reviews and as-built verification for projectsSoftwares Used :
Microsoft Office 365AutoCADHxGNNetWorksWorking Conditions :
90% Office-based 10% Field-based.Hybrid ScheduleTelecom Engineering
Discipline : Electrical Computer Communication Engineering Location : Edmonton
Description :
Supports the design for projects to modernize and expand the utility-owned Telecom system through various project types and provides operational support as needed.Provides drafting construction packages and mapping support.Marks up preliminary and as-built drawing packages asrequired and coordinates drawing packages with other Engineering staff.Participates in pre-commissioning of new assets including testing and configuration of devices and collection of asset data for entry into Maximo.Usetelecomnetwork design software tool for planning telecom networks.Conducts data analysis in support of network planning activities.Softwares Used :
Microsoft Office 365Google Earth ProMicroStationSystem Operations Support VegrevilleSOC
Discipline Electrical EngineeringLocation : Vegreville
Description :
Distribution Outage Review & CorrectionMonitor & Review distribution outage location customer counts duration and cause codesareaccurate.Review and update System Operations Policy Procedures and Processes.Review System Operations policies procedures and processes that require them asrequired.Support Technical Trainer with System Operations training related tasks.Update System OperationsSharepointUpdate Distribution Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) :Update the .pdf drawings with upcoming projectsAddingpermanent updates onto the SLDs using MicroStation.Add equipment into GISSoftware Used :
OMS Outage Management SoftwareOET Outage Edit ToolHexagon G-DesignerHexagon INET ViewerMicrosoft Office ProductsAdobe & Foxit PDF SoftwareWorking Conditions :
100% office basedWork Management
Discipline : Computer Science Computer Engineering Location : Edmonton
Description :
This positionis responsible forsupporting the Work Management team as they interact with the project and technical groups to stabilize the Work and Asset Management Program.Provide exposure and allow direct interactions with the Transmission and Distribution operation teams.Activities willinclude :Data Analytics & ReportingBuild and improve Power BI dashboards including visualizations and KPI cards.Support Ad hoc Metric creation for project and analytical gapsProcess ImprovementsContribute todata cleanup initiatives and process improvement tasks.Support standardization efforts formetricsproduction.Technical SkillsSupport ofdata governance principles and apply them in metric and process work.In addition to theseactivitiesthis role will support andpossibly representwork management in collaboration efforts with other Subject Matter Experts to gather requirements for analytics.Softwares Used :
MaximoOFSAzure Data LakeSQL ServerWorking Conditions :
100% Office-based 0% Field-based.Hybrid Schedule.Electrical Construction & Commissioning
Discipline : Electrical Computer Engineering Location : Edmonton
Description :
Review enter and audit commissioning and maintenance data in Maximo Omicron PTM database and SharePoint asset libraries.Assist in developing and optimizing project and data systems including Power BI dashboards Microsoft Teams Power Apps and SharePoint.Contribute to updating and creating Electrical Testing training procedures and testing templates to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.Support project setup and closeout including electronic test template creation data storage and asset onboarding.Support the substation physical security initiative.Participate in field visits and on-site job shadowing opportunities.Provide support for various initiatives and other assigned tasks.Softwares Used :
Microsoft OfficeMaximoOmicron Primary Test Manager (PTM) Omicron Test UniverseSEL AcSELerator QuickSet Siemens Digsi and other relay softwareProjectWiseIPSWorking Conditions :
85% Office-based 15% Field-based (Normal day-to-day is in office. Some time spent at the Nisku Panel Shop. Opportunities for substation site visits and field crew job shadowing).Hybrid ScheduleWork Coordination - CCM Expediter
Discipline : Electrical Engineering Location : Edmonton
Description :
Ensuring project deliverables (Final engineer reviewed Microsoft Word document or Final engineer reviewed AutoCAD design) are completed.Collaborate with Engineering Lands Scheduling and Warehouse departments to adapt (change document / design currently working on) due to changing priorities.Regularly communicate with customers to understand their service requirements discuss timelines and obtain project-related information to use in the document / design.Supporting the team through various duties including data entry and analysis documentation and application of company initiatives.Softwares Used :
AutoCAD (Design software)Microsoft Office 365 (Document software etc...)Networks (WebGUIDatabase software)AbadataArcGIS (WebGUIDatabase software)ATCO Project ServerOracleMaximo (Database software)Working Conditions :
100% Office-based with field visits or observations.Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
ATCO Electric is part of ATCO Ltd. With approximately 6000 employees and assets of$23 billion ATCO is a diversified global holding corporation with investments in Structures & Logistics (workforce housing innovative modular facilities construction site support services and logistics and operations management) Energy Infrastructure (electricity generation transmission and distribution; natural gas transmission distribution and infrastructure development; energy storage and industrial water solutions; and electricity and natural gas retail sales) Transportation (ports and transportation logistics) and Commercial Real Estate. More information can be found at . ATCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status veteran status sexual orientation genderidentityor any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
area management,Employee Evaluation,Cold Calling,Construction Experience,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Territory Management,Restoration,Sales Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Mentoring
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Hourly Salary Salary : 28 - 36
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