Engineering Assistant II

Your opportunity is here. Location: Whitehorse, YT Division: ATCO Electric Yukon What We Offer:

- Competitive Package: Attractive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including flex benefits, extra paid leave, pension, employee share purchase plan, charitable donation matching, and more.

- Additional Incentives: This position is currently eligible for a comprehensive northern benefit package, travel allowance, additional vacation days, and northern living allowances.

- Relocation Support: Assistance for candidates relocating to Whitehorse ensuring a smooth transition.

Why Work Here

When you join ATCO, you’re joining a company that believes in integrity, care, agility, collaboration, and safety. We’re committed to providing our employees with meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a strong sense of purpose as we help shape the future of energy in our communities

About The Role

We’re looking for an Engineering Assistant to support our Engineering team in delivering reliable, efficient energy to our customers. In this role, you’ll be responsible for preparing design and estimate packages, coordinating new customer connections, and helping ensure our construction and maintenance projects stay on track.

This is your chance to join a collaborative team where your attention to detail and field knowledge will make a real impact.

What You’ll Do:

- Prepare estimates and work order design packages for electric system projects—both overhead and underground.

- Coordinate and schedule work required to connect new customers to the electrical grid.

- Perform load calculations and recommend basic protection coordination.

- Secure easements and licenses when needed to support project work.

- Track progress, update records, and ensure accurate and timely project close-outs.

- Support post-completion reviews and contribute to process improvements.

- Assist with documentation, project file management, and field inquiries.

- Use your knowledge of construction standards (e.g., DCSM, AEY CMSM, N60) to support engineering design accuracy and consistency.

What We’re looking for:

- High School Diploma required; a diploma or certificate in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or Instrumentation Engineering Technology is preferred.

- Power Line Technician trade certification is an asset.

- 5+ years of relevant experience in utilities or construction.

- Familiarity with distribution system operations, basic coordination theory, and electrical design are an asset.

- Strong organizational skills with attention to accuracy and deadlines.

- Comfortable using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

ATCO Electric Yukon 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 www.ATCO.com

ATCO is proud to be 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. Visit our website for more information.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our ATCO operations and facilities are located. We honour and respect the diverse history, languages, ceremonies, and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.

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