Senior Engineer Jobs in Edmonton, AB (NOW HIRING)

Division :             Automation, Process Control Engineering, Gas and Pipelines

Location:             Edmonton, AB

Your energy belongs here

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 tobe full of new experiences, inspiring challenges, and growth without boundaries. 

At ATCO, our engineers and 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 challenge. 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.

With this vision and framework in mind, our Natural Gas Division is seeking experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Engineers to help transform our utility industry. We are recruiting for opportunities at both the Engineer and Senior Engineer levels, and candidates may be considered for placement at either level based on their qualifications, experience, and demonstrated technical capability. You will have the opportunity to deliver a variety of pipeline and facility projects that support a more resilient, sustainable, and affordable natural gas system for the communities we serve.

In this role, you will provide engineering leadership for automation, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems associated with natural gas measurement, regulation, and compression facilities. Depending on workload, business priorities, and consultant utilization, the role may involve either direct engineering execution or oversight of consultant-led engineering work. 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.

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 distribution systems for facilities, including AC and DC systems.

  • Interpret facility objectives and equipment specifications to develop effective engineering designs.

  • 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, 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 group's undertakings, including investigations and studies to improve current practices and performance.

• Provide technical guidance to less experienced professionals, as required.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably in the fields of Electrical or Electronics.
• Membership as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
• 5 to 20 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering is preferred. The successful candidate may be appointed at either the Engineer or Senior Engineer level based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated technical competency.
• Experience in design and integration of PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, electronics, and low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Experience in programming the above.
• Strong technical engineering aptitude with demonstrated ability to apply electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control system concepts to practical facility design, troubleshooting, and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop engineering solutions and provide technical leadership, oversight, and critical review of consultant-generated engineering deliverables.
• Experience applying Section 18 - Hazardous Locations of the Canadian Electrical Code is an asset.
• Excellent written, oral, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical requirements, apply sound engineering judgment, and make practical decisions in support of project execution and facility operations.
• Ability to work and collaborate with a team of professionals and operations staff to achieve successful results, with 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 

• 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 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: August 05, 2026

Deadline: August 19, 2026