Senior Engineer, Electrical

Division : Automation, Process Control Engineering, Gas and Pipelines

Location: Edmonton, AB

Your energy belongs here

Position Summary:   

Always there. Anywhere. That's us We are committed to delivering inspired solutions for a better world. We care about our communities, we care about each other, and we care about showing up for those who need us. We never break a promise, and we have the courage to do the right thing, even when it's hard. We take pride in holding ourselves to the highest standard of integrity and excellence in all that we do. 

At ATCO, our senior engineers form a crucial component to the overall business, and their value is consistently recognized. Here you will have opportunities to lead initiatives with your technical expertise and will be propelled to take responsibility and embrace challenges. It's part of our culture of growth and caring - for each other, our communities, and for those who need us. It comes down to trusting people and taking every opportunity to ensure they feel part of our peer community.

In this role, you will perform engineering design and collaborate with consultant engineers to produce IFC deliverables for automation, monitoring and control of natural gas measurement, control, and compressor facilities. This role demands technical expertise, leadership, and a proactive approach to managing projects.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute Automation, Electrical and Instrumentation projects for natural gas measurement & control and compression facilities.
  • Develop detailed engineering packages for facility electrical and instrumentation systems.
  • Create electrical, electronics, and instrumentation wiring diagrams.
  • Design low voltage power distributions for facilities, including AC and DC systems.
  • Interpret facility objectives and equipment specifications to accomplish design.
  • Prepare estimates and equipment specifications.
  • Program PLCs, RTUs, and HMIs
  • Provide commissioning support for project installation.
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to complete multi-disciplinary projects.
• Apply Professional Engineering seal (i.e. Authenticate) on professional work products and IFC (issue for construction) project installation packages.
• Manage and guide consultants to perform the above.
• Apply required codes, legislation, standards, procedures, and industry best practices, in executing projects/assignments within accepted Company Safety, Environment and Quality Assurance objectives, and achieving best practices.
• Provide technical support or troubleshooting assistance to Field Instrumentation and Electronics Technologists.
• Participate in project requests and proposals evaluation.
• Provide support for group's undertakings including investigations/studies for improving current practices and performance.
• May work as a project manager.
• May give technical guidance to less experienced professionals.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in the fields of Electrical or Electronics.
• Membership as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering is preferred.
• Experience in design and integration of PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, electronics, and low voltage power distributions systems.
• Experience in programming the above.
• Strong comprehension of, and ability to apply, technical concepts of electrical engineering, automation, and electrical code.
• Experience applying Section 18 - Hazardous Locations of the Canadian Electrical Code is an asset.
• Excellent written, oral, presentation, interpersonal, relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated ability or potential for developing ability to evaluate technical requirements and make decisions.
• Ability to work and collaborate with a team of professional and operations staff to achieve successful results; project planning, estimating, scheduling and cost control skills.
• Knowledge and aptitude in the field of gas compressor applications and controls, and associated areas of engine control technology, cooling, pumps/fans, VFD, LV/MV, power distribution, and DCS control equipment would be an asset.

What We Offer:  

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

• Competitive compensation  

• Flex benefits  

• Tuition assistance program  

• Training and mentorship programs  

• Charitable donation matching  

The diversity of the jobs and the markets that ATCO is in gives the company perspectives from many different angles.

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.

Issued: February 11, 2026

Deadline: February 25, 2026