Project Engineer, Technical Services
Job Summary
Division: Operations Electricity
Location: EdmontonAB
Embrace challenge and growth with ATCO Team!
Position Summary:
Always there. Anywhere.Thats us!Weve got a lot of energy at ATCO focused on creating prosperity for generations to challenge and growth because your career journey at ATCO has the potential tobe 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 well be right there to support you all the way. Ready to rise to the opportunity
With this vision and framework in mind our Electric Division is seeking experienced Electrical Engineer with Project Management expertise to help transform our utility this role you will provide engineering leadership and project management support for enhancing our physical security at substations tower sites buildings and electric transmission and distribution lines. The successful candidate must be equally comfortable performing engineering work themselves or providing technical leadership and direction to external engineering resources. Strong technical engineering capability sound judgment and the ability to drive projects through challenges to successful completion are essential regardless of the delivery model. This position is best suited to an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems taking ownership of outcomes and delivering high-quality engineering solutions from concept through commissioning.
Ifyoure someonewho approaches work with passion curiosity the courage to innovate and thrives in a collaborative work environment then this role is for not only looking to develop great engineers and project managers but also managers businesspeople and leaders of the future.
Responsibilities:
Program and Project Management
- Manage ATCO Electrics Physical Security program through regulatory and business execution.
- Lead business case development and GTA requirements.
- Collaborate with industry peers and evolve ATCOs physical security strategy and execution plan.
- Be a Project Manager developing and executing multiple physical security projects for critical facilities for construction operation and maintenance.
- Plan budget schedule report and ensure overall execution of the design construction commissioning and close-out project phases.
- Coordinate with a variety of internal teams (engineering land construction operations procurement etc.) and external partners (consultants contractors vendors etc.).
- Contribute to the scope development and evaluation of projects during initiation.
- Ensure compliance with our company project management processes.
Engineering
- Responsible for project specific conceptual and detailed technical design primarily in substation layout and design.
- Provide commissioning support for project installation.
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to complete multi-disciplinary projects.
- Apply Professional Engineering stamp where appropriate to professional work products and IFC project installation packages.
- Manage and guide consultant engineers in the development of engineering designs IFC packages technical deliverables and project execution support.
- Apply strong technical knowledge and engineering judgment to develop high-quality designs critically review consultant deliverables resolve technical challenges and ensure project objectives are achieved safely efficiently and in compliance with applicable codes standards and company requirements.
- Apply required codes legislation standards procedures and industry best practices while executing projects and assignments within accepted Company Safety Environment and Quality Assurance objectives.
- Provide technical support or troubleshooting assistance to Field Instrumentation and Electronics Technologists.
- Participate in project requests and proposal evaluations.
- Provide support for the groups undertakings including investigations and studies to improve current practices and performance.
- Provide technical guidance to less experienced professionals as required.
- Develop and improve technical company specifications or processes.
- Act as technical resource to provide support to various internal groups.
- Complete engineering assessments.
- Manage various capital or operational programs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
- Professional Engineering Designation through APEGA is required.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in substation design and project management construction and operations is required.
- PMP designation will be considered as an asset.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Brings energy and enthusiasm to the role.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to integrity and ethical conduct.
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 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 Electricis part of ATCO Ltd. With approximately 6000 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 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.
Issued: September 23 2026
Deadline: October 7 2026
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
ATCO Canada provides prefabricated building solutions—mobile offices, classrooms, camp services, and workforce accommodations across the country.