The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.
Job Description
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The Project Engineering team is looking for an intermediate or senior level engineer to provide engineering support for transmission projects, system and customer connection projects from transmission facility design, power system modeling, metering, advanced power system studies, telecommunications, and cost estimation. Understanding of telecommunications and SCADA, particularly on the Alberta utility system, is an asset for this position.
The Project Engineer plays a critical role in transmission projects in the develop AESO functional specification, facility scopes, and the review/creation of Project Data Update Packages (PDUPs) modeling information. Project Engineers should have a solid understanding of the power system including transmission, distribution, and generation. Familiarity with transmission major equipment, equipment design and ratings, International Organization of Standardization (ISO) rules, modeling, metering, cost estimate, special engineering studies, ISO Tariff, and transmission planning are all assets. This position requires collaboration with system planning, operations, standards & modelling, tariff, legal & regulatory and communications. You will actively participate in technical discussions and initiatives internally in the AESO and externally with industry.
This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary, and a variable pay program. We also have paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package. We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best.
You will enjoy working with us if:
You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals, and work and learn in a diverse atmosphere – our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
You enjoy performing technical studies and communicating and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
You are open to adapting to the evolving needs of the AESO and accepting new responsibilities.
You can multitask and balance multiple priorities.
You will have strong writing and technical communication skills.
Accountabilities include but are not limited to:
Participate all types of projects including system projects, customer connection projects, behind the fence (BTF) projects and Competitive Procurement project, and special technology projects.
Develop facility scope for high level cost estimate purpose.
Develop functional specification of transmission projects.
Develop telecommunication plans and recommendations.
Create and review Project Data Update Packages (PDUP) for modeling in format of PSS/E.
Develop Needs Identification Document (NID) Specification for system projects.
Review Service Proposal submitted by transmission facility owners.
Review advanced technical study reports about various topics in power system.
Provide engineering support in all project stages.
Review transmission cost as required.
Develop revenue metering solution as required.
Review transmission project energization package.
Gain cross-functional knowledge in engineering, planning, Tariff and Operation to make transmission projects successful.
Interface with transmission facility owner, generation facility owner, distribution facility owner and project developer.
Make engineering decisions in consideration with Tariff and Transmission Regulation.
Prepare technical decision record as required.
Provide project status updates to the Project Engineering Manager on the projects.
Facilitate the technical variance request from market participants.
Technical discussion and alignment with rule/requirement owner and domain specialists within the AESO.
Managing crucial conversations, high conflict situations and challenging stakeholders.
What you’ll bring to us:
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and registered or eligible for registration with APEGA (P.Eng.). Preference will be given to candidates with MSc. Or Ph.D. in Electrical Power systems.
5+ years of engineering experience in the electric utility industry with experience with substation design. Level will be considered as per the experience.
Telecommunication and SCADA experience in electric utility industry.
Curiosity and interest in new technology and engineering practices.
Research capability to learn new things with minor supervision.
Good communication skill in high conflict and high paced environment.
Application deadline: August 11, 2024
If you are contacted for a pre-screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to fully participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
The Alberta Electric System Operator is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.
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As noted, the AESO is mandated to maintain the safe and reliable operations of the provincial power grid. As part of meeting its obligations, the AESO may require the successful candidate to undergo a criminal background check for the position. This collection of personal information for the purposes of a check will be conducted in accordance with Section 33 of the FOIP Act.
