Senior Engineer, Transmission Sustainment Capital Planning

Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access.

Why ENMAX? We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, a future that includes a workplace where you'll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningful opportunities, strong collaboration, and a career aligned to what matters to you. We're proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, because at ENMAX, we're lighting the way together.  

We are looking for a Senior Engineer, Transmission Sustainment Capital Planning, who brings both deep technical expertise and an ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams. In addition to developing, maintaining and improving EPC's transmission asset replacement programs, this person will work across a wide range of internal and external partners to advance capital planning priorities. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with the confidence to propose creative solutions, the agility to adapt as priorities shift, and the willingness to learn and share ideas openly. They will navigate complex situations with sound judgment, collaborate effectively across varied disciplines, and influence stakeholders through clear communication and professionalism. 

Major Responsibilities: 

• Create and approve strategic transmission asset strategies, asset management plans, project execution plans and business cases for EPC transmission assets (e.g., substations, transmission lines, and associated equipment) 

• Develop decision parameters that enable consistent and prudent risk-based management of utility assets (i.e., replacement, rejuvenation, refurbishment, or repair). 

• Evaluate benefits and risks of proposed technical solutions and provide innovative recommendations of alternate solutions as required 

• Prepare and defend capital justifications through analytical evaluations to obtain regulatory approval for asset-driven capital infrastructure replacement or modification projects 

• Project and program ownership duties for transmission capital projects and programs, including providing direct support on projects 

• Provide technical support for regulatory applications, including being a witness, for regulatory hearings 

• Contribute to the development and execution of the transmission integrated plan, including the advancement of capital initiatives in alignment with the business objectives from project initiation through to completion 

• Coordinate, support, and undertake in the preparation of annual asset replacement capital plans and budgets to ensure the proposed plans align with and support the corporate objectives 

• Accountable for the development, implementation, and maintenance of process maps, standards, procedures, guidelines, and other business documentation to improve and optimize the execution and governance of asset replacement capital programs and projects 

• Review existing processes and work with other groups to implement efficiency improvements in the execution and governance of capital programs and projects 

• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external parties including regulatory bodies to integrate sound asset management practices and innovation 

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff and peers through sharing of technical knowledge and expertise. 

Education Required: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Civil or a related field of Engineering 

• P.Eng or P.L. (Eng) status with The Association of Professionals in Engineering and Geoscience in Alberta (APEGA) 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Minimum of 10 years of directly relevant experience 

• Previous experience developing strategies, creating execution plans and writing business cases for capital projects 

• Experience in transmission asset management including life-cycle principles, condition assessment and risk analysis 

• Background in technical evaluation, design and construction with Transmission utility assets including substations and transmission lines 

• Understanding of industry standards (CSA, IEEE, IEC etc.) pertaining to the design and testing of equipment and materials 

Competencies:  

• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to guide technical work and support team effectiveness. 

• Skilled in navigating complex situations through effective negotiation, conflict management, and sound judgment.  

• Demonstrated agility and initiative, operating effectively in shifting priorities and ambiguous situations.  

• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills with the confidence to explore innovative or unconventional technical solutions.  

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across varied disciplines and build alignment among multiple stakeholders. 

• Ability to apply business acumen when making technical decisions, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and overall business value. 

ENMAX Values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation  

Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage? We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility with programming geared to employees needs, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you. 

Location:  This role will be part of our hybrid (home and office) workforce with office workspace at ENMAX Place (141 – 50 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB). You will have the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays and will work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 

Note:  

• If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions. 

• Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public. Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow them while working at ENMAX. 

• Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.  Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required. 

In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut'ina Nation; and the îyârhe Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration. 

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