January 2026 Engineering

Overview

January 2026 Engineering (Electric Division) Co-op (Multiple) — ATCO Electric

Your potential is here Division: ATCO Electric. Location: Multiple (Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Lloydminster). Duration: 8, 12 or 16 months. Salary: $28 - $36/hour, dependent upon previous work-term experience. Start Date: January 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

ATCO Electric has energized homes, farms and businesses across north and east-central Alberta for more than 85 years. We serve nearly 229,000 customers in 242 communities, with a service area covering 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
• Excellent computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication using appropriate technical vocabulary
• Valid Class 5 driver\'s license

To apply

• Indicate the three departments you are most interested in and whether you are willing to relocate
• Indicate on your resume how many months you are available for and that you are applying for the January 2026 Co-op Term
• Include your most recent transcript
• Interviews will be scheduled for the week of September 15, 2025

Available Departments and Descriptions

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 Used: SQL, Python

• Asset Strategy & Analytics and Asset Modernization — Discipline: Electrical | Location: Edmonton

• Asset Strategy & Analytics Description: Review deficiencies, assist in work approval, use SQL to query, process, report, and work with asset data; apply analytics to identify asset repair or replacement programs; engage stakeholders and lead solution development; assist in planning yearly capital maintenance programs

• Software Used: Microsoft Office Suite, NetWorks GIS Explorer, Maximo, SQL

• Asset Modernization Description: Develop and review SCADA points lists, support Distribution SCADA projects, validate SCADA points with System Operators, develop automated tools for new products, track project costs

• Software Used: Microsoft Office Suite, NetWorks GIS Explorer, Maximo, Vendor Specific Software (ABB, G&W, etc.)

• Asset Management, Asset Programs — Discipline: Electrical | Location: Edmonton

• Description: Data quality analysis and improvement plans, analytics, reporting, and collaboration with subject matter experts

• Software Used: Microsoft Office Suite, Maximo, SQL Developer, Networks

• Working Conditions: 100% Office-based; Hybrid Schedule

• Distribution Design Engineering — Discipline: Electrical, Civil Engineering | Location: Grande Prairie, Lloydminster

• Description: Design using AutoCAD, structural loading calculations, overhead clearance, material sizing, cost and material estimates
• Hybrid schedule; 95% office-based, 5% field-based

• Software Used: Microsoft Office 365, AutoCAD

• Telecom Engineering — Discipline: Electrical, Computer, Communication Engineering | Location: Edmonton

• Description: Design to modernize/expand telecom systems, drafting, mapping, pre/post-commissioning, telecom network design software, data analysis for planning
• Software Used: Microsoft Office 365, Google Earth Pro, MicroStation

• CCM Expediter — Discipline: Electrical | Location: Edmonton

• Description: Deliverables coordination, cross-department collaboration, client communications, data entry and analysis; 100% office-based with field opportunities
• Software Used: Auto