Software Engineer Internship Contract Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Your potential is here!

Division:         ATCO Gas & Pipelines

Location:        Multiple (including Edmonton, Calgary)

Duration:        8, 12 or 16 months

Salary:             $24 - $36/hour, dependent upon previous work-term experience

Start Date:      January 2027

Relocation:     Relocation assistance will be provided

What We Offer: 

• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, safety, and belonging
• Salary increases every semester plus 6% vacation pay
• Ongoing support from engineering mentors toward your professional growth.
• Opportunities to give back through ATCO's EPIC Program and team events
• Well-Being@ATCO Health & Wellness Program
• So much more!

Your career journey at ATCO has the potential to be full of new experiences, inspiring challenges, and growth without boundaries. Set your sights on how you want to grow and develop, and we'll be right there to support you along the way. ATCO Gas operates systems that transport natural gas across Alberta, delivering it everywhere from small towns to large industrial sites. Engineering work is completed to build and maintain this natural gas system.

Who you are:

Are you an ambitious and motivated student who thrives in an environment powered by entrepreneurial spirit and an inspired vision for the future? We want you in our ATCO Gas Engineering Co-op Program!

• Enrolled in an undergraduate engineering co-op (or internship) program at a recognized Canadian university.
• Have Excellent computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly and concisely, using appropriate technical vocabulary.
• Hold a valid Class 5 driver's license.

To apply:

• Our program offers a broad range of unique engineering work experience opportunities, please indicate in your resume or cover letter the top three work scopes that you are most interested in (as described below).
• Include your most recent transcript in your application.
• Note: Interviews will be scheduled for the week of September 14, 2026.

What you get to do:
ATCO is hiring for multiple departments, each with their own unique work scopes students will partake in. Each department focuses on different combinations of these tasks depending on the group's roles and responsibilities. 
Some day-to-day examples of what each of the 6 work scopes entail is listed below:

1. Technical Design: 

   • Review and prepare design drawings for ATCO assets such as pipelines and regulator stations.

   • Prepare installation procedures and technical design calculations.

   • Apply technical codes and standards in design decisions.

2. Project Management:

   • Engage internal and external stakeholders to coordinate project decisions and updates.

   • Acquire necessary permits and approvals for project deliverables.

   • Manage project estimates, forecasts, and construction schedules.

3. Process Improvements:

   • Lead and support initiatives aimed at improving business processes and policy improvements in areas such as project management and engineering execution.

   • Support improvements to internal calculators and tools used by engineering groups.

   • Utilize software such as Microsoft Automate and PowerApps to support application development projects.

4. Data Analysis:

   • Collect and analyze data from engineering projects to effectively manage pipeline system risks.

   • Inform business decisions through data management, modeling, analysis, and reporting using software (Excel, Power BI, etc.).

5. Technical Analysis/Report Writing:

   • Perform hydraulic modelling, business case preparation, and long-term development plan preparation.

   • Perform material failure analysis and provide findings to inform future project decisions.

6. Field Support:

   • Provide administrative support to construction and field operations.

   • Review and administer crossing agreements with external stakeholders to ensure safe work around existing gas lines

   • Create and coordinate field staff schedules to meet project execution timelines.
      

Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria: Work experience; Extracurricular and volunteer experience; Unique experiences; Resume Quality and application effort. Please note that only those selected for interviews 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.