AltaGas - 2027 Transportation Intern

Oil Authority; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

AltaGas invites applications for a 4‑month Transportation Student internship in Calgary, with 2 positions. Depending on placement, you may join Rail Transportation or Transportation Software Development and gain hands‑on experience supporting operations and technology projects.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams on data management, reporting, and process improvements, while gaining exposure to modern development practices and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in the second or third year of an undergraduate degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Rail Transportation documentation, data quality, and logistics activities.
• Assist with development, testing, and maintenance of internal software tools and data management solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Programming exposure

Education

Undergraduate in CS/SE/CE/SCM/Logistics/Business/Commerce

Tools

Microsoft Office

C#

ASP.NET Blazor

Entity Framework

HTML/CSS

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Job Description

Number of Positions: 2
Term: 4 Months
Start Date: May 2027

About the Role

At AltaGas, our Transportation teams play a critical role in safely, efficiently, and reliably moving products across our business. As a Transportation Student, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting transportation operations and the technology solutions that enable them.

Depending on your skills, interests, and business needs, you may be placed within Rail Transportation or Transportation Software Development, where you'll work alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects that support day-to-day operations and long-term business objectives.

What You’ll Do

Depending on your placement, you may contribute to one of the following areas:

Rail Transportation

Support the safe and efficient movement of products by rail by:

• Assisting with shipment tracking through document and Bill of Lading (BOL) management.
• Supporting database maintenance, reporting, and data quality initiatives.
• Helping organize and standardize transportation documentation and processes.
• Providing logistics support for rail transportation activities.
• Assisting with railroad pattern updates and waybill management.
• Collaborating with logistics, commercial, and operations teams to support product movements.

Transportation Software Development

Support the development and enhancement of technology solutions that improve transportation operations and business processes by:

• Assisting with the development, testing, and maintenance of internal business applications and software tools.
• Supporting data management, reporting, and database-related initiatives.
• Helping troubleshoot technical issues and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Collaborating with team members to understand business requirements and develop practical technology solutions.
• Contributing to projects that improve operational efficiency, data visibility, and business decision‑making.
• Participating in team planning cycles and project sprints to support the delivery of technology solutions.
• Gaining exposure to software development, cloud technologies, databases, and modern development practices.
• Working with technologies such as C#, ASP.NET Blazor, Entity Framework, HTML/CSS, and Microsoft Azure.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently enrolled in the second or third year of an undergraduate degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications; exposure to programming, databases, transportation, logistics, or data analysis concepts is considered an asset.

What You’ll Gain

• Meaningful work that directly supports AltaGas' operations and business objectives.
• Exposure to transportation, logistics, and technology functions within the energy industry.
• Opportunities to collaborate with professionals across multiple business areas.
• Hands‑on experience working on projects that deliver real business value.
• Mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to build your network and develop skills that will support your future career.

# LI-INTERNS

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.