Engineer or Senior Engineer, Operations Coordination

4 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Alberta Electric System Operator Full time

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

If you are a current AESO employee, please apply through our internal site at Workday.

Reporting to the Manager, Operations Coordination, we are looking for an Engineer or Senior Engineer who will focus on the power system analysis responsibility of operations coordination. You will be responsible for participating in developing weekly Operational Plans; conducting technical studies of planned system conditions/events; providing operating guidance to the AESO System Controllers; providing technical, procedural, and operational information to Market Participants; analyzing system disturbances; and conducting special studies/projects.

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 three days a week. We offer a flexible work practice; however, some weeks may require more onsite presence during key business or operations events.

You will enjoy working with us if:

  • You value flexibility to support life and personal needs.
  • 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 thrive in a dynamic environment and seek opportunities for transformative change.
  • You embrace change, pivot, and adapt with ease.
  • You have excellent oral and written communication skills and have a natural ability to interact with a wide variety of industry participants.
  • You are skilled in coordinating operational activities of numerous industry participants.

Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

  • Apply knowledge of the AIES and Alberta industry structure to operational and reliability issues.
  • Create operational plans for System Controllers based on power flow, dynamic stability, voltage stability studies, and other analyses.
  • Perform operational studies and provide guidance to support during unplanned system events.
  • Provide on-call after-hours operations engineering support System Controllers.
  • Conduct assessments of supply adequacy from an operational perspective.
  • Collaborate with technical groups, both within the AESO and from other electric industry participants, regarding operational issues, analytic studies and system and customer development projects.
  • Provide operational information to business groups, both within the AESO and from other electric industry participants.
  • Produce operational reports for internal and external interested parties.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of operating and technical policies, reliability standards and market rules.
  • Develop and maintain operational power system data, models, and analytic applications.
  • Develop enhancements to operations coordination processes and tools.

What you'll bring to us:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
  • Eligibility to register with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
  • North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) certification is an asset.
  • A minimum of 4-5+ years' experience in electric system operations and/or planning.
  • Experience in conducting power flow, dynamic stability and voltage stability studies using software such as PSS/E, TSAT, and VSAT.
  • Knowledge of the Alberta transmission system and typical bulk electric system operating practices.
  • Knowledge of the Alberta electricity industry and industry-wide reliability requirements, and the role of NERC and WECC in electric system operations.
  • Experience with PSCAD, Python, Pi-ProcessBook, Access and Excel software is an asset.

Application deadline: May 12, 2024

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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.

The Alberta Electric System Operator, and its members, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the "AESO") is committed to protecting personal information provided to it. When you submit your personal information to the AESO for the purpose of pursuing employment with the AESO, the collection, use and disclosure of personal information is in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act) of Alberta.

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.

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