January 2026 Engineering (Natural Gas Division Division) Co-op (Multiple)

Your potential is here!

Division: ATCO Gas & Pipelines

Location: Multiple (Edmonton, Calgary)

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!

Your career journey at ATCO has the potential to be full of new experiences, inspiring challenges, and growth without boundaries. Set your sights on how you want to grow and develop, and we’ll be right there to support you along the way. ATCO Gas operates systems that transport natural gas across Alberta, delivering it everywhere from small towns to large industrial sites. Engineering work is completed to build and maintain this natural gas system.

Who you are:

Are you an ambitious and motivated student who thrives in an environment powered by entrepreneurial spirit and an inspired vision for the future? We want you in our ATCO Gas Engineering Co-op Program!

Enrolled in an undergraduate 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.

To apply:

Our program offers four unique engineering work experience opportunities, please rank in your resume or cover letter the streams in order of interest (as per below).

Include your most recent transcript in your application.

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

What you get to do:

Stream 1 – Engineering Project Execution

Focus on management and design work for individual engineering projects. This includes designing site-specific upgrades, replacements, and new installations for the natural gas system.

Typical Tasks:

Review and prepare design drawings

Prepare installation procedures and design calculations

Prepare and manage cost estimates, spending forecasts, and project schedules

Communicate and coordinate with various stakeholders, internal and external

Stream 2 – Engineering Strategy & Business Optimization

Focus on supporting business strategy and optimization for the natural gas business unit. This includes improvements through process automation, data management and analytics.

Typical Tasks:

Lead and support initiatives aimed at business process and policy improvements in areas such as project management and engineering execution

Lead and support tool and application development projects using software such as Microsoft Automate and PowerApps

Inform business decisions through data management, modeling, analysis, and reporting using software (Excel, Power BI, etc.)

Perform stakeholder engagement with functional groups across the natural gas business unit ranging from frontline staff to senior leadership

Stream 3 – Engineering Field Support

Focus on direct support to construction and operations. In this stream you will have the opportunity to explore the connection between field groups and all engineering groups within the business unit.

Typical Tasks:

Provide support in completing tasks such as:

Create schedules to meet project and field requirements

Review technical documentation to ensure quality and integrity of pipeline systems

Manage contractors that execute natural gas projects

Act as a liaison between the field and engineering groups

Consult survey groups to assist in obtaining project relevant data

Stream 4 – Engineering System Design & Innovation

Focus on company strategies surrounding technical and economic analysis of current, and future, pipeline systems, equipment, and materials.

Typical Tasks:

Research, testing, and development of emerging technologies

Perform hydraulic modelling, business case preparation, long term development plan preparation

Perform material failure analysis

Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria: Work experience; Extracurricular and volunteer experience; Unique experiences; Resume Quality and application effort. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

ATCO Gas & Pipelines 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 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.