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ATCO Electric

Distribution Engineer

Grande Prairie, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 6, 2026
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Original job description

Division: Engineering, Electricity

Location: Grand Prairie, AB

Embrace challenge and growth with ATCO Team!

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?

We are looking for self-motivated Distribution Engineer to join us in the exciting work we do in ATCO Electricity.

Reporting to the Supervising Engineer, this position is responsible for ATCO Electric’s 25kV operational planning of the distribution grid. This area of responsibility will require technical skills in distribution civil design, electrical design and distribution power systems planning.

Experience in doing 25kV overhead/underground design is desirable. There is an opportunity to do either role in this position.

Responsibilities:

System Planning

Operational planning of ATCOs 25kV distribution systems to support distribution design and distribution operations.
Completes area protection and protection coordination reviews.
Maintain Distribution Planning models in CYME.
Identify system problems and develop business cases to resolve them.
Complete Single Line Diagrams (SLD) and fault studies as required by customers.
Develop protective schemes and issue settings for programmable devices on both system improvement projects and new customer extensions.
Ensure long-term reliability and compliance to standards of ATCO Electric’s distribution system in the region.
Authentication of own and other design team’s work.

Design Engineering

Project Estimating includes determining routing and estimating for complex projects, participating in field checks, determining the most efficient route of powerline, applying pricing, schedules, and commercial terms for customer proposals.
Project design of overhead and underground distribution facilities including application of company standard structures, calculation of structure loading and determining pole class and guy length requirements, clearance calculations of overhead facilities. Including sizing of electrical equipment, wire, cable, and voltage drop calculations.
Determining the right of way requirements for distribution facilities and material requirements.
Manages external notifications and assists with post-completion technical, financial reviews where necessary, and authentication of own and other designer’s projects.
Authentication of own and other design team’s work.
Project Management from initiation until the project is release to construction. Update project management tool in a timely fashion.
Build schedules for projects and identify changes to projects and associated risks with those changes. Mitigate risks where possible.
Customer liaison and consultant throughout the Initiating Phase of the Customer Connection Model. This includes communication with the customer on a regular basis from the time the project is raised until it is released to construction.
Identify ways to meet and exceed customer experience expectations, improve service delivery and reduce costs.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, or equivalent) from an accredited University.
Professional Engineer or Professional Licensee designation. Licensure with APEGA is required.
A minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Strong technical skills in civil structure and electrical design.
Experience with PLS-CADD or other power line modelling software is an asset.
Experience with CYME or other system modelling software is an asset.
Excellent interpersonal and organization skills in addition to strong written and verbal communication skills.
A valid Alberta driver’s license (Class 5)

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 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 7, 2026

Deadline: October 21, 2026

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Responsibilities

Plan ATCO Electric’s 25 kV distribution system, conduct protection coordination reviews and studies, maintain planning models, and develop solutions to system issues. Design and estimate overhead and underground distribution projects, manage them through release to construction, and coordinate with customers and design teams.

Requirements

Requires an accredited undergraduate engineering degree in electrical, civil, or an equivalent discipline, professional engineer or professional licensee designation, and APEGA licensure. Applicants need at least two years of related experience, strong civil and electrical design skills, communication and organizational abilities, and a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license; experience with PLS-CADD and CYME is an asset.

Skills

Distribution System Planning
Electrical Design
Civil Design
Overhead And Underground Power Line Design
Protection Coordination
CYME
Single-Line Diagrams
Fault Studies
Protective Schemes
Power System Modeling
Project Estimating
Project Management
Risk Management
Customer Liaison
Technical Communication
PLS-CADD

Benefits

Flexible Benefits
Training And Mentorship Programs
Charitable Donation Matching

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

ATCO Electric
25 kV Distribution Systems
Distribution Planning
CYME
PLS-CADD
Electrical Design
Civil Design
Overhead Power Lines
Underground Power Lines
Protection Coordination
Protective Schemes
Programmable Devices
Single-Line Diagrams
Fault Studies
Power System Modeling
Structure Loading
Pole Class
Guy Length
Clearance Calculations
Voltage Drop Calculations
Right Of Way
Project Estimating
Project Management
Customer Connections
APEGA
Professional Engineer
Professional Licensee
Class 5 Driver’s License

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