Sep 2026 Engineering (Electric Division) Co-op (Multiple)

ATCO • Edmonton, AB

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a co-op position within the Electric Division of ATCO, offering multiple opportunities across various engineering departments. The role is designed for students enrolled in an Engineering co-op or internship program at a recognized Canadian university. The position provides hands-on experience in areas such as execution planning, estimating, network connectivity, telecom engineering, and system operations support. ATCO Electric has been serving communities in north and east-central Alberta for over 85 years, providing essential energy services. This co-op term is scheduled to begin in September 2026 and can range from 8, 12, or 16 months in duration.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work-term experience (influences salary).
• Interest in specific departments: Execution Planning and Estimating, Network Connectivity, TELECOM ENGINEERING, SYSTEM OPERATIONS SUPPORT.
• Willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Creating order of magnitude estimates for project scopes to support Asset Management on the General Tariff Application.
• Creating order of magnitude estimates for project scopes pertaining to Large Distribution projects.
• Updating templates the team uses to support their day-to-day work.
• Review and analyze reports of actual versus estimate/project scope costs and highlight variances.
• Assist in the maintenance of databases of historical estimates.
• Assisting with the development of new estimating templates as required.
• Analyze and identify opportunities for improvements in estimating practice and recommend changes to process and tools where applicable.
• Entry level network modelling/facility mapping in the Hexagon NetWorks Core suite of applications.
• Troubleshoot and address issues within the electrically connected model in NetWorks Core.
• Participate in data integrity and cleanup projects that involve research, analysis, problem solving, and the reconciliation of data from various sources to resolve issues with the existing Utility Network Model data.
• Develop documentation for both existing and new work processes.
• Run daily validation tools as part of group QA/QC processes.
• Designs 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.
• Support 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 IT infrastructure and planning telecom networks.
• Conducts data analysis in support of network planning activities.
• Monitor & Review distribution outages. Confirm outage location, customer counts, duration, and cause codes are accurate.
• Review System Operations policies, procedures, and processes that require review. Update them as required.
• Support Technical Trainer with System Operations training related tasks.
• Update System Operations SharePoint.
• Update pdf drawings with upcoming projects.
• Adding permanent updates onto the SLDs using MicroStation.
• Add equipment into GIS.

Benefits

• 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
• Relocation assistance will be provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed