Communications Engineer

Division: Process Control & Communications Engineering, Gas & Pipelines

Location: Edmonton, AB

Embrace challenge and growth with ATCO Team

Position Summary:   

Always there. Anywhere. That's us We've got a lot of energy at ATCO, focused on creating prosperity for generations to come. Embrace challenge and growth because your career journey at ATCO has the potential to be full of new experiences, inspiring challenges, and growth without boundaries. 

Engineers at ATCO are deeply valued because we hold plenty of responsibility and take on a diversity of challenges. Those who thrive with our team are committed to excellence and relish important and complex projects critical to our business. Our operations across multiple business lines and geographies mean ATCO fosters ample development and learning opportunities for engineers of all disciplines. Tell us how you want to grow and develop, and we'll be right there to support you all the way. Ready to rise to the opportunity?

Under the supervision of the Senior Engineer, this position is responsible for planning, designing, and executing capital projects for the Natural Gas telecommunications network. 

The work involves radio system implementation, technical support, and asset lifecycle management. The successful candidate will work with engineers and technologists within the company and externally with suppliers and contractors.  This position has a focus on telecommunications and electrical systems including:

• UHF and microwave radios

• Antenna technology

• VHF land mobile radio systems

• IP networks 

• Point-to-point radio links, area coverage, and interference studies

• Radio tower infrastructure including:

  • Buildings, HVAC, fencing, access roads

  • Emergency generators, transfer switches, uninterruptible power supplies, batteries

  • Propane/natural gas fuel systems

  • Electrical systems (AC/DC power distribution, lighting, security, grounding, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Design, manage, and execute projects with a focus on safety and adherence to applicable codes, acts, regulations, company policies, and landowner requests.

• Project management activities include drawing set creation and authentication, scheduling, obtaining permits, procurement, budget forecasting, and reporting.

• Complete point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and area coverage studies using radio modeling software such as Pathloss and EDX SignalPro.

• Support field operations staff with system troubleshooting and project execution.

• Contribute to the creation of telecommunications design standards and material specifications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, or equivalent).

• 5-10 years of experience in telecommunications industry.

• Registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.

• Strong understanding of radio propagation principles including, but not limited to VHF, UHF, and microwave radio bands.

• Good theoretical knowledge of radio and antenna system design.

• Experience with low-voltage AC and DC power distribution system design.

• Experience with designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting IP networks.  CCNA, CISSP, CISM, CISA designation would be an asset.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Access, Teams, and Outlook.

• Excellent time management, problem solving, decision making, organization, and planning skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Valid Class 5 driver's license.

What We Offer:  

• A culture based on safety, caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence  

• Competitive compensation  

• Flex benefits  

• Tuition assistance program  

• Training and mentorship programs  

• Charitable donation matching  

At ATCO – we have diversity of operations across multiple business lines and geographies.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

ATCO Gas & Pipelines 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  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.

Issued: November 12,

Deadline: November 26, 2025