May 2026 Operational Technology Support Team Co-op Student

Your potential is here!

- A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, safety, and belonging

- Salary increases every semester plus 6% vacation pay

- 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. At ATCO Electric, we’ve been energizing homes, farms and businesses across north and east-central Alberta for more than 85 years. We serve nearly 229,000 customers in 242 communities and our service area covers nearly two-thirds of Alberta.

We are looking for Computer/Software students to join the ATCO Electric – Transmission Team. Work term starts in May 2026 for 8, 12 or 16-month period in Vegreville.

- Must be enrolled in a 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.

To apply:

- Indicate on your resume how many months you are available for and that you are applying for the May 2026 Co-op Term.

- Include your most recent transcript in your application.

What you will do:

Discipline: Computer Engineering

- System monitoring: Assist in monitoring OT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and industrial control systems.

- Technical support: Provide first-level support for OT applications, hardware, and connectivity issues.

- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve incidents related to OT systems, escalating when necessary.

- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of incidents, resolutions, and system configurations.

- Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, IT staff, and operations teams to ensure system reliability.

- Cybersecurity awareness: Support initiatives to strengthen OT security, including OS hardening, patching, and vulnerability management.

- Continuous improvement: Contribute ideas to enhance processes, tools, and system performance.

NERC CIP Compliance Tasks

- Access management: Assist with maintaining and auditing user access to OT systems in line with CIP-004 requirements.

- Change management: Document and track system changes to ensure compliance with CIP-010 standards.

- Patch management: Support vulnerability assessments and patch tracking for CIP-007 compliance.

- Configuration management: Help maintain baseline configurations and monitor deviations per CIP-010.

- Audit preparation: Assist in gathering evidence, logs, and reports for internal and external CIP audits.

- Training support: Contribute to security awareness and compliance training initiatives for OT staff.

Software Used:

- OSI SCADA

- Windows and Linux Server, AD and Windows Workstation

Working Conditions:

- 100% office based

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

ATCO Electric 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.

, Bogatyrevich, Jane