Engineering Assistant II

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Location: Whitehorse YT

Division: ATCO Electric Yukon

What We Offer:

• Competitive Package:Attractive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including flex benefits extra paid leave pension employee share purchase plan charitable donation matching and more.
• Additional Incentives:This position is currently eligible for a comprehensive northern benefit package travel allowance additional vacation days and northern living allowances.
• Relocation Support: Assistance for candidates relocating to Whitehorse ensuring a smooth transition.

Why Work Here

When you join ATCO youre joining a company that believes in integrity care agility collaboration and safety. Were committed to providing our employees with meaningful work opportunities for growth and a strong sense of purpose as we help shape the future of energy in our communities

About the Role

Were looking for an Engineering Assistant to support our Engineering team in delivering reliable efficient energy to our this role youll be responsible for preparing design and estimate packages coordinating new customer connections and helping ensure our construction and maintenance projects stay on track.

This is your chance to join a collaborative team where your attention to detail and field knowledge will make a real impact.

What Youll Do:

• Prepare estimates and work order design packages for electric system projectsboth overhead and underground.
• Coordinate and schedule work required to connect new customers to the electrical grid.
• Perform load calculations and recommend basic protection coordination.
• Secure easements and licenses when needed to support project work.
• Track progress update records and ensure accurate and timely project close-outs.
• Support post-completion reviews and contribute to process improvements.
• Assist with documentation project file management and field inquiries.
• Use your knowledge of construction standards (e.g. DCSM AEY CMSM N60) to support engineering design accuracy and consistency.

What Were looking for:

• High School Diploma required; a diploma or certificate in Electrical Civil Mechanical or Instrumentation Engineering Technology is preferred.
• Power Line Technician trade certification is an asset.
• 5 years of relevant experience in utilities or construction.
• Familiarity with distribution system operations basic coordination theory and electrical design are an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to accuracy and deadlines.
• Comfortable using MS Office (Word Excel Outlook).

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

ATCO Electric Yukon is 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 Estate.More information can be found at

ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity 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.Visit our website for more information.

In the spirit of reconciliation we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our ATCO operations and facilities are located. We honour and respect the diverse history languages ceremonies and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.