AltaGas - 2027 Projects Engineering Co-op Student

Job Description

Number of Positions: 1
Term: 16 Months
Start Date: January 2027

About the Role

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience supporting large-scale energy infrastructure projects?

As a Projects Engineering Co-op Student, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and project professionals to support the planning, design, execution, and delivery of capital projects across AltaGas' Midstream business. You'll gain exposure to engineering design, project development, stakeholder collaboration, construction activities, and technical problem-solving while developing practical experience in the energy industry.

This role may include opportunities to travel to operational facilities and project sites to support field activities, gain exposure to project execution, and learn firsthand how engineering projects are delivered in the field.

What You'll Do

• Support engineering and project teams with the planning, development, and execution of capital projects.
• Assist with technical reviews, project documentation, engineering deliverables, and project coordination activities.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to support project objectives.
• Contribute to cost, schedule, risk, and project performance monitoring activities.
• Support project design, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities while gaining exposure to multiple stages of the project lifecycle.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities to enhance engineering and project execution processes.

What You'll Bring

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering co-op program pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Process, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Available to complete a 16-month co-op work term beginning in January 2027.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project and operational sites as required.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• A positive attitude, strong initiative, and the confidence to take ownership of challenging assignments and new learning opportunities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an eagerness to learn.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting engineering and capital projects within the energy industry.
• Exposure to project planning, engineering design, construction, commissioning, and project execution activities.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers, project managers, and technical professionals.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver projects that support critical energy infrastructure.
• In addition to their day-to-day role, students participate in professional development sessions, networking events, executive speaker opportunities, and a capstone project designed to enhance their overall learning experience.

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For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.