Job details

System Operations Engineer

Job Level: ENG C/D (determined based on candidate’s experience level)
Date Posted: October 28, 2024
Closing Date: November 12, 2024
Job Type: Full-time Term Employee (18–24-month term)
Category: Internal/External Opportunities

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.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway Energy family, we are part of a global group of companies delivering sustainable electricity and utility services to customers worldwide. Our exceptional customer service, commitment to the environment, and world-class safety record makes us a leader in our industry.

Today, the transmission system 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, work life balance and opportunities to contribute to your community. Join our team!

Job Description:

The Term System Operations Engineer will report to the Manager, System Operations Engineering and Outage Scheduling. This is an 18-month term position with the potential of extension to a 24-month term position.

Responsibilities:

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.

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) 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.
Proven track record of good attendance and job performance.

Notes:

AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process. Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests. Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate all interest and invite all candidates to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or X.

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At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

For eligible positions AltaLink offers optional hybrid work that provides flexibility between working from home and the office.