Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Division: Automation Process Control Engineering, Gas & Pipelines

Location: Edmonton, AB

Duration: Months Term Role

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?

In this role, you will perform engineering design and collaborate with consultant engineers to produce IFC deliverables for automation, monitoring and control of natural gas measurement, control, and compressor facilities. This role demands technical expertise, leadership, and a proactive approach to managing projects.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute Automation, Electrical and Instrumentation projects for natural gas measurement & control and compression facilities.
  • Develop detailed engineering packages for facility electrical and instrumentation systems.
  • Create electrical, electronics, and instrumentation wiring diagrams.
  • Design low voltage power distributions for facilities, including AC and DC systems.
  • Interpret facility objectives and equipment specifications to accomplish design.
  • Prepare estimates and equipment specifications.
  • Program PLCs, RTUs, and HMIs
  • Provide commissioning support for project installation.
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to complete multi-disciplinary projects.
• Manage and guide consultants to perform the above.
• Apply required codes, legislation, standards, procedures, and industry best practices, in executing projects/assignments within accepted Company Safety, Environment and Quality Assurance objectives, and achieving best practices.
• Provide technical support or troubleshooting assistance to Field Instrumentation and Electronics Technologists.
• Participate in project requests and proposals evaluation.
• Provide support for group's undertakings including investigations/studies for improving current practices and performance.
• May work as a project manager.
• May give technical guidance to less experienced professionals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering preferably in the fields of Electrical or Electronics.

• Membership as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.

• 3 to 10 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering is preferred.

• Experience in design and integration of PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, electronics, and low voltage power distributions systems.

• Experience in programming the above.

• Strong comprehension of, and ability to apply, technical concepts of electrical engineering, automation, and electrical code.

• Experience applying Section 18 - Hazardous Locations of the Canadian Electrical Code is an asset.

• Excellent written, oral, presentation, interpersonal, relationship building skills.

• Demonstrated ability or potential for developing ability to evaluate technical requirements and make decisions.

• Ability to work and collaborate with a team of professional and operations staff to achieve successful results; project planning, estimating, scheduling and cost control skills.

• Knowledge and aptitude in the field of gas compressor applications and controls, and associated areas of engine control technology, cooling, pumps/fans, VFD, LV/MV, power distribution, and DCS control equipment would be an asset.

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  

ATCO - The place to be at with diversity of operations across multiple business lines and geographies and there are always opportunities to work in different departments or roles.

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