Co-op Student

**Job Title**:Co-Op Student - Project Support
**Date Posted**: October 10, 2025
**Closing Date**: November 11, 2025

**Job Type**: Student

**Location**: Calgary

We power Alberta. Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting our province’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing safe, reliable and cost-effective service. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway Energy family, we are part of a global group of companies delivering sustainable electricity and utility services to customers worldwide. Our exceptional customer service, commitment to the environment, and world-class safety record makes us a leader in our industry.

Today, the transmission system is more important than ever. As we connect new sources of renewable energy to the grid and support Alberta’s energy transition to net-zero emissions, AltaLink’s transmission system is the backbone of the changing electricity system. With our head office in Calgary, and regional offices in Greater Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, we have central and southern Alberta covered.

We offer work with meaning, incredible opportunities for development and to contribute to your community. Join our team

**Note**: The start date for this position is September 2026. The length of the term is 12 months until August 2027.

A Co-Op position is available in the Project and Operational Support team. The group is responsible for creating estimates for transmission capital projects, monitoring and controlling project financials, governance, document management, performing analysis of historical market costs, and supporting business forecasting initiatives. The Co-Op Student - Project Support will report to the Manager, Project Support DA, and work closely with the Sr. Cost Engineer, Project Control Analyst lead, and Document Control lead.

**Responsibilities**:

- Analyze historical project costs to establish benchmarking and identify trends.
- Contribute to developing cost estimates of different AACE classes.
- Support project risk management processes by analyzing historical risk profiles and performing quantitative and probability distribution analysis (Monte Carlo).
- Assist in preparing executive summaries, presentations, reports, and other analysis related to the above.
- Participate in document control activities by distributing and collecting documentation and data packages to relevant internal/external stakeholders. Gain an understanding of the project lifecycle from start to finish.
- Coordinating the return data process, including the progress of return data against standards, document listings, and ensuring the completeness and identifying deficiencies in data packages.

**Requirements**:
**Qualifications**:

- A university student enrolled in their second or third year at a recognized University working towards a bachelor’s degree in engineering or business.
- Experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Proven ability/experience in the above noted responsibilities.
- Ability to work in a team environment and develop strong internal and external relationships.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written. An emphasis will be placed on technical writing ability.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a wide variety of issues simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Superior analytical, risk assessment and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.
- Proven track record of good attendance and job performance.

**Notes**:
AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process. Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests. Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required.

At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

**Benefits**
- Social Club
- Onsite Parking and Onsite Gym