AltaLink

System Operations Engineer

AltaLink

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Calgary • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Provide engineering support to the AltaLink Control Centre to support the safe, reliable, and secure operation of the power system.
  • Develop solutions to real-time operational issues.
  • Work closely with the Outage Scheduling team to determine the optimal time to take outages to minimize the risk to the power system.
  • Support the team to perform outage studies and risk assessments on all transmission system outages.
  • Coordinate with the independent system operator and other transmission facility owners to develop weekly coordination plans for outages.
  • Support the team to provide windows of opportunity for outages in the maintenance scope of work.
  • Provide timely and effective technical input into conceptual engineering, project scoping and execution to ensure new facilities are appropriately scoped and integrated into the existing transmission system.
  • All candidates must demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars – one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline.
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or eligible to become registered with APEGA in the near future.
  • Four or more years of experience with power systems analysis or operations is considered an asset.
  • Experience with PSS/E or equivalent software.
  • Proven ability / experience in the above noted responsibilities.
  • Proficient in conducting power flow and voltage stability studies.
  • Experience with Energy Management Systems (EMS) is considered an asset.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment, positively influence and motivate others, and develop strong internal and external relationships.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.
  • Creative problem solving coupled with an ability to work in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
  • Must have a valid class driver’s license and be able to periodically travel to sites.
  • Proven track record of good attendance and job performance.
Benefits
  • Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
  • Spending Accounts
  • Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Hybrid Work Schedule for Eligible Roles
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Vacation, Earned Time off, Birthdays Off Work and 13 Recognized Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Social Club
  • Onsite Parking and Onsite Gym
  • Wellness Programs

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
power systems analysispower flow studiesvoltage stability studiesoutage studiesrisk assessmentsconceptual engineeringproject scopingPSS/EEnergy Management Systems
Soft skills
communication skillsteamworkproblem solvingcustomer focusinterpersonal skillsinfluencing skillsmotivationrelationship buildingpersonal accountabilitycontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (APEGA)