Jan 2027 Engineering (Electric Division) Co-op (Multiple)

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.

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 January 2026 Co-op Term.

Include your most recent transcript in your application.

Note: Interviews will be scheduled for the week of September 15, 2025.

Discipline: Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering || Location: Edmonton

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

Programming Languages: SQL, Python

Discipline: Electrical | | Location: Edmonton

The student will report to both teams: Asset Strategy & Analytics and Asset Modernization

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

Microsoft Office Suite

NetWorks GIS Explorer

Maximo Database

Programming Languages: SQL

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

Vendor Specific Software (ABB, G&W, etc.)

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.

Maximo

SQL Developer

Networks

Discipline: Electrical, Civil Engineering || Location: Grande Prairie, Lloydminster

Prepare designs using AutoCAD for projects compatible with pre-engineered standards, and 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

Discipline: Electrical, Computer, Communication Engineering | | Location: Edmonton

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.

Google Earth Pro

MicroStation

Discipline: Electrical || Location: Edmonton

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.

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)

Discipline: Electrical, Computer, Communication Engineering || Location: Edmonton

Assist with the design and specifications of substation automation systems including processor-based hardware and software control systems (Relay, RTU – Remote Terminal Unit, HMI – Human Machine Interface).

Participation in substation design reviews.

Creating and reviewing procedures for Automation and SCADA material.

Independently works on small projects and applying standards and processes while recommending any deviation from standards to the supervisor.

Microsoft Office

ProjectWise

DS Agile

Discipline: Electrical Engineering | | Location: Edmonton

Assist with the preparation of transmission substation Protection & Control detailed design and settings work packages, including drafting, quality checks, and coordination to ensure package alignment and constructability.

Support P&C project completion activities including package as-build QA and drafting

Support Alberta Reliability Standard compliance activities and asset onboarding using the asset management database application

Support arc flash and protection coordination studies by running simulations and assessing the impacts of fault scenarios.

IPS

AcSELerator Quickset

Digsi

Discipline: Electrical

Location: Edmonton

The student will report to both teams: Asset Strategy & Analytics and Asset Modernization.

Asset Modernization Description:

100% Office-based.

Discipline: Electrical Engineering

The student will report to both teams:E-mobility & Microgrids and Safety Codes.

Prepare designs and drawings with MicroStation for projects compatible with pre-engineered standards, regulations, and customer requirements.

Provide engineering and project management support of renewables, battery systems and microgrids including design, procurement, implementation, and life cycle support.

Assist in planning, design, site visit, vendor outreach of electric vehicle related projects, such as , ATCO internal charging.

Markup preliminary and as-built drawing packages as required. Coordinate drawing packages with Electrical & Instrumentation, and other Engineering teams.

Develop, update and maintain PowerBI and Power Automate for safety inspections and record keeping.

Update weekly project list for budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.

90% office based, 10% field based.

Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.