Job ID# 3278
Job Title: OT Systems Engineer
Job Level: ENG B/C
Date Posted: August 8, 2025
Closing Date: August 21 ,2025
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Category: Internal/External Opportunities
Location: Calgary
We power Alberta. Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting our province’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing safe, reliable and cost-effective service. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on.
Today, the transmission system is more important than ever. As we connect new sources of renewable energy to the grid and support Alberta’s energy transition to net-zero emissions, AltaLink’s transmission system is the backbone of the changing electricity system. With our head office in Calgary, and regional offices in Greater Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, we have central and southern Alberta covered.
We offer work with meaning, incredible opportunities for development and opportunities to contribute to your community. Join our team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position report to the Manger, OT Systems & Compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preference for electrical or systems engineer;
• Professional Engineer registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or qualifies for registration with APEGA.
• Experience in utility experience would be an asset.
• Experience working collaboratively with SMEs from other transmission disciplines including P&C, Scada, Lines and Telecom.
• Excellent analytical, risk assessment and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as IEC, IEEE, and ISA.
• Knowledge of compliance framework including CIP standards, ISO27001/27019, Critical Security Controls.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools, maintenance databases and expert systems with working knowledge of the following, or similar, is considered as asset:
• Fortra Tripwire Solution
• Solarwinds

• Review proposed Cybersecurity controls relevant to the OT domain and its applicability.
• Support and perform integration testing for new cybersecurity controls with various security systems.
• Ensure OT adherence to ARS CIP and non-CIP standards, ISO27001/27019 standards.
• Review and evaluate technical change requests for security and compliance related risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance measures into day-to-day business process.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain security and compliance processes and operational procedures.
• Conduct gap assessments to identify potential compliance risks with existing processes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement to the CIP compliance program and associated processes, procedures, and provide implementation guidance and support.
• Provide training on compliance requirements, processes and best practices.
• Working with business units to collect evidence, ensuring data accuracy and consistency in a timely manner.
• Work with business units to investigate suspected contravention, completion of self-report and support mitigation efforts to reduce the likelihood of re-occurrence.
• Work directly with legal to mitigate compliance risks.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of our compliance management system.
• Support internal and external audits by serving as the compliance requirement subject matter expert.