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 or contractor, please view openings and apply through our internal site at Workday.
Reporting to the Manager, Operations Planning, we are looking for an Engineer to join our Grid Reliability Operations team. You will coordinate the smooth energization of connection projects by assessing operational reliability risks of connection projects prior to project energization, creating risk mitigation measures, and following-up on their implementations. Additionally, you will study and evaluate the Alberta transmission system in its existing form including additions and enhancements in the 1-5 year time frame.
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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Provide engineering review on connection project progress and project deliverables.
Analyze reliability risks and system constraints caused by a single or aggregated connection project(s).
Determine Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) or mitigation plans required to integrate a connection project and follow up on their implementation.
Prepare operational plans including thermal loading, voltage & transient stability assessment, and design of mitigation measures.
Provide recommendations for regional operational plans with follow up on system controller procedures, RAS, etc. and implement such recommendations.
Provide and co-ordinate technical support for other departments.
Participate in industry organization committees (e.g. WECC) as required.

Please refer the Job description for details