Engineer in Training

EPCOR Water Services (EWS) is hiring a full-time permanent Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Mechanical to join our Engineering & Technical Services team. This position is based in Edmonton and supports the Rossdale and E.L. Smith Water Treatment Plants.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for the mechanical assets across our water plants, reservoirs, and pumping facilities. You’ll provide mechanical engineering expertise and deliver both conceptual and detailed engineering designs for capital and operational projects. Your work will also support the enhancement of maintenance strategies, lead engineering investigations, and contribute to the development of mechanical standards and specifications.

Projects typically span from 3 to 12 months, offering a variety of hands-on experience. In addition to core responsibilities, you may also support broader Operational Excellence initiatives, such as Energy Management and the Management of Change process for the water treatment plants.

We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using their @epcor.com email address to ensure proper consideration of internal seniority.

What you’d be responsible for

In the role of Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Mechanical , you are accountable to the Water Engineering Manager and will have the following key accountabilities (but are not limited to these):

• Support the development and execution of 3–12-month engineering deliverables aligned with the Plant Asset Engineering strategy and business plans.
• Contribute to long-term planning, including five-year capital plans and annual budget cycles, by identifying mechanical project needs and associated costs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Mechanical Engineering standards and processes to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise for capital and operational projects, including design, specification, and procurement support.
• Review engineering drawings at all stages—conceptual through to as-built—for accuracy and alignment with existing systems and standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., PMO, Commercial Engineering, Operations & Maintenance) and external consultants to deliver effective mechanical solutions.
• Offer technical support to Operations & Maintenance teams, including timely root cause failure analyses to restore equipment and maintain plant operations.
• Manage external engineering resources and ensure the application of sound engineering principles in resolving facility issues.
• Maintain strong working relationships across Plant Asset Engineering and EUI to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.

What’s required to be successful

Qualifications, experience and behaviours you possess are:

• Completion of an Engineering Degree in Mechanical (or a related field) from a recognized post-secondary educational institute.
• Registered as an EIT with APEGA or eligible for registration
  • If not already registered as a Member-in-Training with APEGA must be registered within 6 months of hire date.

Experience and Qualifications

• Up to five years of experience in engineering design, with a focus on mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective, practical solutions within the mechanical discipline.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics, ideally in one or more of the following areas:
  • Pumping and piping systems
  • Piping layout and design
  • Hydraulic design and modelling
  • Building systems design
  • Materials science
  • Engineering economics

Valuable Experience Includes:

• Water treatment systems and processes
• Project management and coordination
• Building systems design and integration

Proven Abilities:

• Delivering designs that add value, meet safety and performance standards, and align with company goals
• Providing mechanical engineering expertise and technical direction
• Planning and organizing work and teams to meet schedules and quality expectations
• Conducting cost-benefit analyses to support decision-making
• Presenting technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences and building consensus
• A valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License
  • Maximum of 6 demerits at the time of hire (past unsafe driving behavior may result in non-selection regardless of current demerits).
  • GDL license holders may be considered (maximum 3 demerits and subject to driving behavior review).
  • Access to a reliable vehicle for business use.

Core Competencies

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:

• Initiative – Proactively identifies and acts on opportunities.
• Collaboration – Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals.
• Integrity – Acts ethically and takes responsibility for actions.
• Adaptability – Responds positively to change and shifting priorities.
• Continuous improvement – Seeks ways to enhance processes and performance.
• Problem solving – Approaches challenges with practical, solution-focused thinking.
• Safety focus – Prioritizes safety in all decisions and actions.
• Communication – Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication; explains technical concepts clearly and appropriately for the audience.
• Interpersonal skills – Builds strong relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Cross-team support – Encourages collaboration and alignment across departments.

Other important facts about this job

This is a professional-level position that typically operates Monday to Friday, totaling 40 hours per week.

Please note that this role is not eligible for participation in the Work From Home program. It is an office-based position that requires occasional travel between sites and to reservoirs as needed. The successful candidate must have access to a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage, in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy. Mileage will be reimbursed as per the terms outlined in that policy.

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Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.
• Successful applicants must provide their own vehicles with appropriate insurance in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy. You will be reimbursed in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy.

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