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Engineer in Training (EIT)

Division: Engineering, Electricity

Location: Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Lloydminster, Vegreville AB; Whitehorse, YK; Yellowknife NWT

Embrace challenge and growth!

Position Summary:

Always there. Anywhere. That’s us! We’ve got a lot of energy at ATCO, focused on creating prosperity for generations to come. Embrace challenge and growth because your career journey at ATCO has the potential to be full of new experiences, inspiring challenges, and growth without boundaries.

Engineers at ATCO are deeply valued because we hold plenty of responsibility and take on a diversity of challenges. Those who thrive with our team are committed to excellence and relish important and complex projects critical to our business. Our operations across multiple business lines and geographies mean ATCO fosters ample development and learning opportunities for engineers of all disciplines. Tell us how you want to grow and develop, and we’ll be right there to support you all the way. Ready to rise to the opportunity?

As an Engineer in Training (EIT) you will have the opportunity to apply your academic learning within the Transmission & Distribution teams within ATCO Electric. The program includes three rotations of 16 months each at various locations including: Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Lloydminster, Whitehorse, or Vegreville.

The intent of the rotations is to provide you with the opportunity to gain experience in diverse technical and business work to develop your skills and competencies to attain a professional Engineering designation. This is accomplished through mentoring, coaching and on and off the job development. Your designation and skills establish the foundation for you to have a successful engineering career within the company.

We are looking for someone who cares about their work and strives for more each day. Someone who challenges the status quo, embraces change, and thrives in a collaborative work environment. If you are someone who approaches work with passion, curiosity, and the courage to innovate, then this role is for you.

What You Get to Do:

Over a four-year period, you will gain experience in planning, design, operation and maintenance of Transmission and Distribution Power Systems. The 16-month rotations include such areas as:

• Facility planning and operational studies
• SCADA and power system protection
• Substation design and apparatus specification
• Transmission and Distribution network design
• Metering, and telecommunications
• Construction and Commissioning of new facilities
• Reliability performance and failure analysis
• Asset Management
• Distribution Design and Planning
• Field Operations

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical within the past two years.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer or Civil Engineering will be considered.
• Proven problem-solving ability.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership potential.
• Effective presentation, one on one communication and writing skills.
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a Security Clearance check, Alcohol & Drug check, and satisfactory review of drivers abstract.

What We Offer:

• A culture based on safety, caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence
• Competitive compensation
• Flex benefits
• Training and mentorship programs
• Charitable donation matching

At ATCO – we have diversity of operations across multiple business lines and geographies.

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

Issued: October 16, 2026

Deadline: November 15, 2026