Your potential is here!
Division: ATCO Electric
Location: Multiple (Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Vegreville, Lloydminster)
Duration: 8, 12 or 16 months
Salary: $28 - $36/hour, dependent upon previous work-term experience
Start Date: May 2026
Relocation: Relocation assistance will 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 ATCO's EPIC Program and team events
Well-Being@ATCO Health & 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, and we’ll be right there to support you along the way. At ATCO Electric, we’ve been energizing homes, farms and businesses across north and east-central Alberta for more than 85 years. We serve nearly 229,000 customers in 242 communities and our service area covers nearly two-thirds of Alberta. Engineering work makes what we do possible.
Who you 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, using appropriate technical vocabulary.
Hold a valid Class 5 driver's license.
To apply:
Please clearly indicate which three departments you are most interested in and whether you are willing to relocate.
Please indicate on 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 Information and Tools
Discipline: Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering || Location: Edmonton
Description:
Prepare and review process documentation, work instructions, and issue briefs
Use SQL and Python to query, process, report, and work with asset management data
Support User Acceptance Testing for new and existing applications
Support manual and automatic data entry into enterprise applications
Software’s Used:
Programming Languages: SQL, Python
Asset Strategy & Analytics and Asset Modernization
Discipline: Electrical | | Location: Edmonton
The student will report to both teams: Asset Strategy & Analytics and Asset Modernization
Asset Strategy & Analytics Description:
Review reported system deficiencies and assist in work approval
Use SQL to query, process, report, and work with asset management data
Apply analytic skills to identify and initiate asset repair or replacement programs
Apply leadership / project management skills to engage stakeholders and lead on solution development process
Assist in planning yearly transmission and distribution system capital maintenance program
Software’s Used:
Microsoft Office Suite
NetWorks GIS Explorer
Maximo Database
Programming Languages: SQL
Asset Modernization Description:
Develop and review SCADA points lists for varying projects
Use automated tools to support Distribution SCADA projects and programs
Work with System Operators to validate SCADA points in preparation for field installation
Apply analytic skills to develop automated tools for new products
Support the tracking of project costs for KPI reporting, SIM card costs, etc
Assist in revising existing processes and procedures
Software’s Used:
Microsoft Office Suite
NetWorks GIS Explorer
Maximo Database
Vendor Specific Software (ABB, G&W, etc.)
Working Conditions:
100% Office-based.
Hybrid Schedule.
Asset Management, Asset Programs
Discipline: Electrical | | Location: Edmonton
Description:
Data Management
Analyzing data quality
Creating and executing plans for improving data quality
Analytics
Analyzing work and asset data to determine strategy (ex: increase/decrease maintenance frequency, repair vs. replace equipment, etc.)
Creating and updating reports to summarize data into useful information
Outreach
Working with subject matter experts from across the business to facilitate decisions relating to work and assets
Gathering input from all levels of the business to help characterize cost, risk, benefit, etc.
Software’s Used:
Microsoft Office Suite
Maximo
SQL Developer
Networks
Distribution Design Engineering
Discipline: Electrical, Civil Engineering || Location: Grande Prairie, Lloydminster
Description:
Prepare designs using AutoCAD for projects compatible with pre-engineered 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 facilities
Size electrical equipment, wire, cable, and appropriate over-current protective devices
Develop project cost and resource estimates.
Prepare detailed material lists & ordering material.
95% office based, 5% field based.
Hybrid Schedule.
Software’s Used:
Microsoft Office 365
AutoCAD
Telecom 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 as required, 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.
Use telecom network design software tool for planning telecom networks.
Conducts data analysis in support of network planning activities.
Software’s Used:
Microsoft Office 365
Google Earth Pro
MicroStation
CCM Expediter
Discipline: Electrical || 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.
100% Office-based with field opportunities i.e site visits or observations.
Software’s Used:
AutoCAD (Design software)
Microsoft Office 365 (Document software, etc...)
Networks (WebGUI Database software)
Abadata
ArcGIS (WebGUI Database software)
ATCO Project Server
Oracle
Maximo (Database software)
Operational Technology Support Team
Discipline: Computer Engineering || Location: Vegreville
Description:
System monitoring: Assist in monitoring OT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and industrial control systems.
Technical support: Provide first-level support for OT applications, hardware, and connectivity issues.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve incidents related to OT systems, escalating when necessary.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of incidents, resolutions, and system configurations.
Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, IT staff, and operations teams to ensure system reliability.
Cybersecurity awareness: Support initiatives to strengthen OT security, including OS hardening, patching and vulnerability management.
Continuous improvement: Contribute ideas to enhance processes, tools, and system performance.
NERC CIP Compliance Tasks
Access management: Assist with maintaining and auditing user access to OT systems in line with CIP-004 requirements.
Change management: Document and track system changes to ensure compliance with CIP-010 standards.
Patch management: Support vulnerability assessments and patch tracking for CIP-007 compliance.
Configuration management: Help maintain baseline configurations and monitor deviations per CIP-010.
Audit preparation: Assist in gathering evidence, logs, and reports for internal and external CIP audits.
Software Used:
OSI Scada
Windows and Linux Server, ADA and Windows Workstation
Working Conditions:
100% Office-based.
System Operations Support
Discipline – Electrical Engineering || Location: Vegreville
Description:
Distribution Outage Review & Correction
Monitor & Review distribution outages. Confirm outage location, customer counts, duration, and cause codes are accurate.
Review and update System Operations Policy, Procedures, and Processes.
Review System Operations policies, procedures, and processes that require review. Update them as required.
Support Technical Trainer with System Operations training related tasks.
Update System Operations Sharepoint
Update Distribution Single Line Diagrams (SLDs):
Update the .pdf drawings with upcoming projects
Adding permanent updates onto the SLDs using MicroStation.
Add equipment into GIS
Software Used:
OMS – Outage Management Software
OET – Outage Edit Tool
Hexagon G-Designer
Hexagon INET Viewer
Microsoft Office Products
Adobe & Foxit PDF Software
Working Conditions:
100% office based
Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
ATCO Electric is part of ATCO Ltd. With approximately 6,000 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 www.ATCO.com. ATCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
