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Opportunities for students and grads

Not all student programs are the same. At TransCanada, we’re looking for students and new grads who like challenges and want meaningful work experiences.

As part of the TransCanada family, you’ll be able to:

  • Grow your real world skills
  • Gain industry insight from experienced mentors
  • Be part of a tight knit and supportive team
  • Build your professional network
  • Give back to the community

As a valued member of our team, you’ll be doing exciting hands-on work that drives our business. You’ll learn by working closely with other skilled people at TransCanada. Every day will enhance your knowledge, skills and passion for what you do.

This may be the first job of your career – and the start of an amazing future.

Apply now for 2019

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Student Stories

Reaping the rewards of a quality internship

Madison Heeg, a sophomore in electrical engineering at the Colorado School of Mines, recently worked as a quality assurance intern in our Houston office. She gained valuable work experience, broadened her knowledge of the industry, and developed strong connections and friendships.

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Co-op student gains more than technical skills

After a 16-month Co-op student experience, Meghann Grenier recently returned to Queen’s University in Ontario to complete her mechanical engineering degree. Drawn to TransCanada because the size of the company, she discovered her opportunities were big too.

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Engineer-in-training program provides ‘invaluable’ experiences

TransCanada currently employs approximately 170 EITs across all lines of business in the U.S. and Canada. The EIT program offers a wide range of opportunities to get hands-on experience and build a rewarding career.

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FAQ's

  • January 10, 2019 — University of Alberta Engineering Career Fair, hosted by the Engineering Students’ Society: At Edmonton, Alta, Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering, 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • January 23, 2019 — University of Calgary Winter Career Fair: At Calgary, Alta, MacEwan Hall Ground Floor, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • January 31, 2019 — Mount Royal University Bissett School of Business Networking Day & Career Expo: At Calgary, Alta, Roderick Mah Centre - Ross Glen Hall, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

We were on campus at these fall career fairs and events.

Canada:

  • September 13, 2018 — Mount Royal University Energy Career Fair: At Calgary, Alta.
  • September 20, 2018 — University of Calgary Indigenous Student Career Day: At Calgary, Alta., at MacEwan Student Centre.
  • September 20, 2018 — University of Toronto Career Fair: At Toronto, Ont., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at St George Campus (downtown) Exam Centre, 255 McCaul St.
  • September 25, 2018 — University of Calgary Industry Career Fair: At Calgary, Alta., 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at MacEwan Hall A/B.
  • September 25, 2018 — Queens University Career Fair: At Kingston, Ont., 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Queen’s University ARC, 284 Earl Street.
  • September 26, 2018 — University of Alberta Careers Day: At Edmonton, Alta., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Butterdome, U of A North Campus. Note: Evening information sessions for engineering and business students (see Career Services for details).
  • September 27, 2018 — University of Waterloo: At Waterloo, Ont., evening information session for engineering students. Note: See Career Services for details.
  • October 18, 2018 — University of British Columbia Career Days: At Vancouver, B.C. , at Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre. 

United States:

  • September 12, 2018 — University of Houston Energy Career Fair: At Houston, Texas.
  • September 26, 2018 — West Virginia University Career & Internship Fair: At Morgantown, W.Va., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Mountainlair Ballrooms.
  • October 9, 2018 — Marshall University Fall Career Expo: At Huntington, W.Va., 1 to 4 p.m., at Memorial Student Center, Don Morris Room.

TransCanada's Co-operative Education and Internship Program is available to post-secondary students enrolled in an academically accredited co-op or internship program. Positions are available year-round, with work terms ranging from four to 16 months.

Student opportunities are posted beginning in October (for May start dates), April (for September start dates) and August (for January start dates). To search for current openings, visit Jobs.TransCanada.com and enter "Student" in the keyword box.

Interested in a career track position where your contributions are recognized and rewarded?

TransCanada offers many opportunities for growth in all business sectors. Entry-level positions are available in various departments, with an emphasis on engineering, business, information systems and technical programs.

Learn more about the innovative, exciting projects you could be working on in our Operations section.

Engineering is at the heart of what we do. For new engineers, our specialized Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Program offers a wide range of opportunities to get hands-on experience and build a rewarding career. Our EIT Program offers:

  • Job rotation
  • Onboarding sessions
  • Mentorship
  • Networking opportunities
  • Technical and workplace skills training
  • Professional licensure support

As an EIT, you are considered a full-time TransCanada employee. This means you’re eligible to participate in our Total Rewards package.

EITs are typically hired each September, with additional opportunities available throughout the year.

To search for current job openings, visit Jobs.TransCanada.com and enter "engineer" in the keyword box.

TransCanada is proud to support students through our TransCanada Community Scholarships. We know that support for education is not only important to our business, but also important to the communities where we live, work and operate. 

We offer scholarships in four categories:

  • TransCanada Trades Scholarship (Canada & U.S. only)
  • TransCanada Indigenous Legacy Scholarship
  • TransCanada Community Leaders Scholarship
  • TransCanada Women’s Scholarship (Mexico only)

To see all available scholarships, visit TCScholarships.com, or to see all other scholarships, visit our Scholarships page.

TransCanada’s Summer Student Program offers rewarding positions throughout Canada and the U.S.

To search for current openings, visit Jobs.TransCanada.com and enter “student” in the keyword box.

Please note that opportunities are available based on business needs, and may change from year to year.