Engineer Specialist, Network Analysis

Description

Reporting to the Manager, Operations Business Applications & Planning, we are seekingan enthusiastic, reliable, and professional individual to join the team as an EngineerSpecialist, NetworkAnalysis,who will contribute to the reliable operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric system (AIES) while supporting the transformation of Alberta’s electrical industry.

Power system network analysis is an essential reliability function, delivered in real time by theAESO’s Energy Management System (EMS).The EMS is the primary software solution used by system controllers to manage the reliability of the AIES. Comprised of many interacting software systems, the EMS provides essential reliability solutions in the form of real-time power systems applications such as automatic generation control, state estimation, and contingency analysis. These solutions are critical tools applied by system controllers tomaintainthe reliable operation of the AIES.As an Engineer Specialist in Network Analysis,you will be a technical leader in the fieldofreal-time power system networkanalysis, shaping the reliability ofthe AIES and promoting technical excellence within the Operations Systems team.

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary. 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.

You will enjoy working with us if:

• You flourish in 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.

• You thrive in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to embark on transformative industry change.

• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals, and work and learn in a diverse atmosphere – our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

• You embrace change and pivot and adapt with ease.

• You have a curious mind and appreciate opportunities to broaden your skill set.

• Your superior time management and prioritization skillsdemonstrateyour commitment to meeting deadlines and providing sound judgement calls.

• You have strong business acumen, combined with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and constructive manner.

Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop a deep understanding ofreal-timecontingency analysiswithin the AIES, withadditionalfocus on theapplication and management ofremedial action schemes(RAS).

• DeveloptechnicalexpertisewiththeEMSsoftware tools used toperformstate estimation andcontingency analysis.

• Developadeep understanding of the impact of real-time contingency analysison energy dispatch inAESO’s MarketManagementSystem(MMS).

• Participate in cross-functional initiativeswith AESO principal engineers, engineer specialists, and other real-time business owners to improve real-time contingency analysisand RAS management.

• Review andpropose changesto the EMS real-time network model toimprove theaccuracy andeffectivenessofall network applications, including state estimator and contingency analysis.

• Contribute to upgrade and enhancement projects and strategic initiatives as a subject matter expert inreal-time powersystemanalysisacross the EMS software tools, including voltage,transient, and small signalstability analysis solutions.

• Establish and evolve standards and guidelinesforimprovingthe management ofRAS andreal-timecontingency analysis.

• Provide oversight for compliance activities related to network analysis.

• Mentor and train system controllers, engineers in training, and other team members on topics related to real-time power systemnetwork analysis.

Whatyou’llbring to us:

• ABachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineeringwith a focus in Power Systems

• A registered Professional Engineer(P. Eng.)with APEGA

• A minimum of12years experienceas a P. Eng.with5 or moreyears experiencewith real-timecontingency analysis,state estimation,andvoltage and transient stability analysis

• A minimum of 3years experiencewith supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) concepts and applications

• Familiarity with commonly used engineering scripting and programming languages

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive)

• Specific experience with GE’s AEMS (e-terra) product suite will be an asset

• Specific experience integrating market management systems with energy management systems will be an asset

Application deadline:May 20, 2026

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