Co-Op Students (Operations and Projects)

Job ID# 3467
Job Title: Co-Op Students (Operations and Projects)
Date Posted: September 21st, 2026
Closing Date: October 4th, 2026
Job Type: Student

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Powering a bright future starts with you!  

At AltaLink, people are at the heart of our success. We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers. We foster an environment that is inclusive, collaborative and high performing and we value personal accountability. Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service and make a meaningful impact every day. We embrace the unique identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce, reflecting the communities where we operate. Everyone at AltaLink can expect to work in a safe, respectful environment where trust and commitment are at the core of how we operate.

Oh, and, what do we do? 

We power Alberta! Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting Alberta’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe, reliable and affordable electricity they rely on. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on. Want to join our team? We’re excited to share that we are hiring 10 Co-Op Students for AltaLink’s Projects and Operations teams.

Job Description:

Note: The start date for the positions is May 2027. The length of the term is 12-16 months until August 2027.

As a Co-op Student, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop a broad range of skills through meaningful work assignments, mentorship, training, and exposure to real-world projects.

AltaLink is committed to supporting the development of emerging talent by providing students with valuable learning opportunities across a variety of operational and project-focused roles. Through these placements, students will gain insight into the power systems industry while contributing to meaningful work that supports Alberta’s electrical transmission system.

AltaLink is hiring Co-op Students who are eager to apply their academic learning in a professional environment and gain exposure to the utility industry. Successful candidates will have opportunities to build technical and professional skills, collaborate with experienced industry professionals, and contribute to key initiatives within the business. Placement will depend on the successful candidate’s education, skills, interests, and business needs.

There are 10 Co-Op roles available in AltaLink’s Projects and Operations teams :

Operations:

1) Lifecycle Maintenance Engineers

2) Operational Engineering

3) System Operations

4) OT Operations

Projects:

5) Project Engineering

6) Project Development

Successful candidates will join one of six specialized areas within AltaLink’s Operations and Project teams, based on their education, skills, interests and business needs.

Responsibilities:

Lifecycle Maintenance Engineering : Under the supervision of the Manager, Lifecycle Maintenance Engineering, the individual will be part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team responsible for supporting engineering data analysis, automation, modeling, risk analytics and reporting on AltaLink’s transmission facilities in Alberta, which range from 69kV to 500kV.

Operational Engineering: Under the supervision of the Manager, Operational Engineering, the individual will be part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team responsible for supporting issues on AltaLink’s transmission facilities in Alberta, which range in voltage class from 69kV to 500kV. The successful candidate will be providing support in one or more of the technical sub-groups such as transmission lines, civil, substations, SCADA, protection and control (P&C), and compliance.

System Operations : Under the supervision of the Manager, System Operations, the individual will assist the team in identifying and developing solutions to power system operational issues to ensure the safe, efficient and reliable real-time operation of AltaLink's transmission system.

This involves performing and evaluating power system studies, undertaking system impact and risk management studies for maintenance and project integration activities, developing contingency plans and providing technical support to AltaLink's Control Centre.

OT Operations : Under the supervision of the Manager, OT Operations, this individual will support AltaLink’s operational network and EMS (Energy Management System) infrastructure. This includes opportunities to work in networking and MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) systems, OT/EMS infrastructure and applications, and to support compliance activities.

Project Development: Under the supervision of the Manager, Customer Project Development, the successful candidate(s) will assist the team in developing these projects, managing the portfolio reports, leading the project through governance meetings, meeting with customers to understand requirements and document accountabilities, and also preparing cost estimates and risk evaluations in conjunction with team members.

Project Engineering: Under the supervision of the Manager, Project Engineering, this individual will develop project scoping documents that provide clear direction and allow accurate estimating to an EPCM contractor. This individual will also provide project support to projects in development and execution.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• An Electrical Engineering student who has completed two or more years of study and is enrolled in a Co-Op/Internship program at a recognized University.
• Working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of electrical transmission facilities (substations, civil, lines, P&C and SCADA) would be an asset.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office: TEAMS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Dedicated team player with strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a wide variety of issues simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.
• Proven track record of good attendance and job performance.

Notes:

Internal candidates can submit their resume internally via

External candidates can submit their application via Workable externally at AltaLink - Current Openings (workable.com) . 

Candidates chosen for face-to-face interviews will be asked to upload their unofficial transcripts along with their resume.   

AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process.  Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests.  Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required. 

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate all interest and invite all candidates to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or X. 

In proceeding with your application, you will be required to submit personal information to AltaLink through our applicant tracking service provider and this information will be accessible to AltaLink personnel involved in AltaLink’s hiring processes.  AltaLink also relies on third parties to assist in the hiring process and your information may be provided to them for this purpose. In the application process, AltaLink will require you to provide consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information for these purposes. 

At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law. 

Benefits

• Social Club

• Onsite Parking