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.