Transmission Engineer

Division : Engineering ,   Gas and Pipelines 

Location : Edmonton, AB

Valued and recognized

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.  

At ATCO you’re recognized as a unique individual with an important perspective and a voice that matters. We’ve created a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, where engineers feel they are valued for their distinct contributions and talents. Y our wellness and career happiness are important to us, and we will support you in finding an optimal work life balance, ensuring you come to work feeling your best self.

Our Gas & Pipelines Division’s Transmission Engineering group is seeking Engineers to support the planning, design, and delivery of high-pressure natural gas transmission pipeline projects. You’ll contribute throughout the project lifecycle from engineering design through construction and commissioning, helping deliver a safe, reliable, and resilient transmission system for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, coordinate, and execute high-pressure natural gas transmission pipeline projects under the guidance and oversight of experienced professional engineers.

• Develop engineering designs, calculations, drawings, cost estimates, schedules, and other technical documentation.

• Design pipeline systems in accordance with CSA Z662, applicable regulatory requirements, and ATCO engineering standards and specifications.

• Manage assigned projects throughout the project lifecycle, including scope development, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

• Coordinate with Operations, Construction, Planning, Integrity, Land, Environment, Contractors, and other project stakeholders.

• Provide engineering support during construction, including responding to RFIs, resolving technical issues, and coordinating design changes.

• Identify and manage technical, constructability, safety, environmental, schedule, and cost considerations throughout project development and execution.

• Participate in site trips, design and constructability reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives while developing engineering competency through progressively more complex assignments.

• Assist with the development, review, and continuous improvement of ATCO engineering specifications, standards, templates, calculators, and other design tools and resources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.

• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation with APEGA is required. Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) designation and/or progress toward a P.Eng. designation may also be considered.

• Three to eight years of relevant experience is required; candidates with less experience in related fields are also welcome to apply.

• Experience in project management, construction, and operations of transmission pipeline projects, or other related industries).

• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Excellent time management, problem solving, decision making, organization and planning skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Highest level of integrity and ethics.

• Class 5 driver’s license.

What We Offer: 

• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence  

• Competitive compensation  

• Flex benefits 

• Training and mentorship programs  

• Charitable donation matching

At ATCO – We value of work life balance.

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

You may have seen the recent announcement that Emera, ATCO and Canadian Utilities have entered into a transformational agreement to combine complementary assets, capabilities and expertise to create a company positioned for long-term growth. This combination will create a larger, more diversified Canadian-headquartered utility and energy infrastructure company with the scale, capabilities and financial strength needed to meet growing demand across North America.

As someone considering a career opportunity with us, we recognize you may have questions about what this announcement means for prospective employees. 

While the transaction remains subject to shareholder, regulatory and other customary approvals, with closing anticipated in the second half of 2027, it is important to know that our day-to-day operations, commitments to our customers and communities, and our focus on attracting great talent remain unchanged. We continue to hire roles such as this one, where talented people who are passionate about making a difference in the communities we serve, can join us in shaping the energy industry, now, and into the future. 

Issued: November 6, 2026

Deadline: November 20, 2026