Cathodic Protection, Design Engineer

Division : Engineering, Natural Gas

Location : Edmonton, AB

Why Work here:

Always there. Anywhere. That’s us! We are committed to delivering inspired solutions for a better world. We care about our communities, we care about each other, and we care about showing up for those who need us. We never break a promise, and we have the courage to do the right thing, even when it’s hard. We take pride in holding ourselves to the highest standard of integrity and excellence in all that we do.

If you’re someone who approaches work with passion, curiosity, the courage to innovate, and thrives in a collaborative work environment, then this role is for you. We’re not only looking to develop great engineers and project managers, but also managers, businesspeople, and leaders of the future.

We are looking for a Cathodic Protection Engineer to play a key role in safeguarding ATCO’s natural gas transmission system. You will be responsible for the engineering design, technical analysis, and ongoing support of cathodic protection systems, working closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure pipeline integrity, regulatory compliance, and long‑term asset reliability. In this role, you’ll take on hands‑on technical challenges, make a meaningful impact, and contribute your expertise to infrastructure that communities rely on every day.

What You’ll Do:

• Support planning and coordination of corrosion-related survey programs (i.e. ECDA, annual pipe-to-soil, annual rectifier inspection etc.) and prepare corrosion control recommendations.
• Support technical oversight of EPCM contractor CP designs, including calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of ATCO CP standards, specifications, and guidelines
• Support regulatory compliance, audits, and information requests related to CP systems
• Collaborate with Operations, Integrity, and Project teams to resolve CP-related issues on in-service assets
• Carry out cathodic protection (CP) design calculations and prepare engineering deliverables, including drawings, bill of materials, and scope of work, for both impressed current and galvanic systems.

What You’ll Bring**:**

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Materials, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline)
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA is required.
• Experience working in an owner/operator or regulated utility environment is an asset
• Minimum 5 years in Cathodic Protection
• Design at a CP2 level, with the goal to progress towards AMPP CP level 3 certification.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant CSA standards and applicable regulatory bodies as they pertain to Corrosion Management.
• AMPP CP Interference and AMPP CIP level 1 course completion is an asset.
• Class 5 driver’s license.
• Excellent time management, problem solving, decision making, organization and planning skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

What We Offer:

• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence
• Competitive compensation
• Flex benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Training and mentorship programs
• Charitable donation matching

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Selected candidates may need to undergo criminal, education, and employment background checks

ATCO Natural Gas 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.

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