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

Your potential is here! 

• 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 

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.

• 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 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• Analyzing data quality   
• Creating and executing plans for improving data quality   
• 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   
• 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.    

• 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.  

• Programming Languages: SQL, Python 

• Microsoft Office Suite
• NetWorks GIS Explorer
• Maximo Database
• Programming Languages: SQL

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

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Maximo
• SQL Developer
• Networks

• Microsoft Office 365 
• Google Earth Pro 
• MicroStation 

• MicroStation 
• Microsoft Office 
• ProjectWise 
• DS Agile 

• IPS 
• MicroStation 
• ProjectWise 
• Maximo 
• AcSELerator Quickset 
• Digsi 

• Microsoft Office Suite 
• NetWorks GIS Explorer 
• Maximo Database 
• Programming Languages: SQL 

Asset Modernization Description: 

• 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 

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

• Microsoft Office Suite 
• Maximo 
• SQL Developer 
• Networks 

Discipline: Electrical | | Location: Edmonton

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

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

• 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 

• 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

Discipline: Electrical | | Location: Edmonton

Discipline: Electrical 

Location: Edmonton  

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

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

Discipline: Electrical || Location: Edmonton 

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

Discipline: Electrical Engineering | | Location: Edmonton 

• 100% Office-based. 
• Hybrid Schedule. 

• 100% Office-based. 
• Hybrid Schedule. 

Discipline: Electrical Engineering 

Location: Edmonton 

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

• 90% office based, 10% field based. 
• Hybrid Schedule.  

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