Summer Student - Operational Engineering

Job Title: Summer Student – Operational Engineering
Date Posted: October 7, 2026
Closing Date: October 28, 2026
Job Type: Student
Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Location: Calgary

Powering a bright future starts with you!

At AltaLink, people are at the heart of our success. We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers. We foster an environment that is inclusive, collaborative and high performing and we value personal accountability. Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service and make a meaningful impact every day. We embrace the unique identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce, reflecting the communities where we operate. Everyone at AltaLink can expect to work in a safe, respectful environment where trust and commitment are at the core of how we operate.

Oh, and, what do we do?

We power Alberta! Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting Alberta’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe, reliable and affordable electricity they rely on. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on. Want to join our team? We’re excited to share that we are hiring a Summer Student to join our Operational Engineering team.

NOTE: The start date is May 2027, and the length of the term is 4 months.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Manager, Operational Engineering, the successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team responsible for supporting issues on AltaLink’s transmission facilities in Alberta, which range in voltage class from 69kV to 500kV. The successful candidate will be providing support in one or more of the technical sub-groups such as transmission lines, civil, substations, operational technology, SCADA, protection and control (P&C), and compliance.

Responsibilities:

- Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders, including developers, municipalities, consultants, utilities, and landowners, to address inquiries and concerns related to activities near AltaLink facilities.
- Support the review and processing of third-party proximity, crossing, encroachment, and development requests involving AltaLink transmission lines, substations, and associated infrastructure.
- Interpret and communicate AltaLink’s standards, requirements, and safe work practices to third parties proposing activities near AltaLink assets.
- Assist in the review of engineering drawings, site plans, crossing applications, and development proposals to identify potential impacts to AltaLink facilities and ensure compliance with company standards.
- Support technical assessments related to transmission line clearances, encroachments, ground disturbances, crossings, and land-use developments within AltaLink rights-of-way.
- Coordinate with internal engineering, operations, project, and land teams to gather technical information and facilitate timely responses to stakeholder inquiries.
- Assist in developing process improvements, guidelines, and technical documentation to enhance the efficiency and consistency of third-party reviews.
- Support engineering studies, data analysis, and reporting related to transmission asset management and Operational Engineering initiatives, as required.
- Demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars – one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability

Requirements

- An Electrical Engineering student (ideally specializing in power systems) who has completed two or more years of study at a recognized University.
- Knowledge of electrical transmission facilities (substations, lines, P&C and SCADA) would be an asset.
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Dedicated team player with strong interpersonal and communications skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a wide variety of issues simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.
- Proven track record of good attendance and job performance.

Notes:

Candidates chosen for interviews will be asked to provide their unofficial transcripts.

Internal candidates can submit their resume internally via https://referrals.workable.com/altalink/jobs/

External candidates can submit their application via Workable externally at AltaLink - Current Openings (workable.com) .

AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process. Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests. Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink, however, only candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

Benefits

- Social Club

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