Market Analysis Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Level : ENG D

Date Posted : February 9, 2026

Closing Date : February 26, 2026

Job Type : Full-time Permanent

Category : Internal / External Opportunities

Powering a bright future starts with you!

At AltaLink, people are at the heart of our success. We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers. We foster an environment that is inclusive, collaborative and high performing and we value personal accountability. Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service and make a meaningful impact every day. We embrace the unique identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce, reflecting the communities where we operate. Everyone at AltaLink can expect to work in a safe, respectful environment where trust and commitment are at the core of how we operate.

Oh, and, what do we do?

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 Alberta’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe, reliable and affordable electricity they rely on. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on. Want to join our team? We’re excited to share that we are hiring a Market Analysis Engineer for our Policy & Commercial Development team based out of our Calgary office.

Responsibilities :

Prepare executive summaries, presentations, reports, and other analysis that includes gathering of external data, performing research, and consulting industry and internal subject matter experts, in the following areas :

• Market fundamentals that influence transmission in Alberta such as, operational characteristics of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System, generation, load, and electricity prices, among others.
• Government policies, market design, regulations, ISO rules, and other inputs influencing the market and industry.
• System and financial information related to utilities in Alberta and utilities in other jurisdictions.
• New transmission, generation, and industrial developments in Alberta and other jurisdictions.
• Emerging technologies such as hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, electric vehicles, and energy storage.
• Provide inputs into AltaLink’s business processes (ten-year business plan, General Tariff Application, business strategy) and policy / regulatory initiatives.
• Support, and complete as required, system planning assessments including Optimal Transmission Planning, long term asset lifecycle planning, and operational analysis.
• Identify opportunities and lead continuous improvement activities including automation of tools.
• Collaborate with team members, peers, cross-functional subject matter experts, industry contacts and senior leadership on various initiatives.
• Demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars – one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability.

Requirements

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.

In proceeding with your application, you will be required to submit personal information to AltaLink through our applicant tracking service provider and this information will be accessible to AltaLink personnel involved in AltaLink’s hiring processes. AltaLink also relies on third parties to assist in the hiring process and your information may be provided to them for this purpose. In the application process, AltaLink will require you to provide consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information for these purposes.

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.

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