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.
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We arelooking for an engineeror analystto join our teamfor a2-yearfixedterm positionYouwill be an integral part of the Data Management teamwithin the Operations Systems department,supporting the real-time operations of the Alberta Electrical Gridthroughmanagement ofmodellingand displaycomponents of theEnergy Management Systems (EMS) portfolio.
Operations Systems is a dynamicandhighly collaborativeteamclosely aligned with the real-time operation of Alberta’s electrical grid and energy market. Wemonitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and integrate changeswithin the EMS system and supporting infrastructure, allwith the aim ofprovidingreal timesituational awareness and decision support tools to system controllers
This fixed term opportunity offers a competitive salary, paid vacation time,on-callpay, 4additionalfixed days off per year, and health and dental benefits 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, allowing you to work where you work best.
Signs you will enjoy this role:
You are purpose driven andexcitedto help the AESO deliverforAlbertans.
You thrive in a dynamic environment and areenergized bychange and innovation
You enjoy collaborating with othersandan “all hands-on-deck” approach to teamwork
You can multitask and balance multiple files and projects in flight
You have a curious mind and enjoy digging in deep to learn how things work
You are comfortableworkingin a highly secure environmentwhere weconsistently follow security protocols.
Accountabilitiesinclude but are not limited to
Implement and manage updates to the EMS model based on changes to the topology of the AIES, including EMS SLDs and user interface displays to support regular database releases.
Propose and implement process changes to improve theaccuracy and efficiency of translating engineering documents into EMS models and SCADA mappingto support various EMS functional groups and enhance situational awareness in the control room.
Troubleshoot real-time power system modelling and display issues or requests during working hours.
Participate in on-call remote support of the EMS outside working hours. This can include direct technical support or routing issues to other on-call experts, depending on the nature of the incident.
Contribute to upgrade and enhancement projects and strategic initiatives as a subject matter expert in real-time power systems modelling and displays.
Ensure compliance with AESO rules and standards.
Whatyou’llbring
Undergraduatedegree inengineering,computerscience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
3-6years of experience inpowersystems Engineering or related discipline
Effective oral and written communication skillsutilizedwith co-workers andexternalmarketparticipants
Demonstrated problem-solving skills that integrate critical thinking and sound judgement in high-pressure real-time scenarios.
Self-motivated and goal-oriented witha desireto stay current onthe latestjob-relevant technologies
Experience developing and supporting real-time control room operations or SCADA systems is considered an asset.
Experiencewith scripting, troubleshooting,optimizinginPerl,PowerShell, or others isconsidered andasset
Experience developing or utilizing power system models for steady state analysis or studies is considered an asset
Electric utility experience and/or familiarity with the operation of the AESO;directexperience with GE AEMS products, includingGridOS, Habitat and Source, is considered an asset.
Application deadline:June 3, 2026
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Our mandate is to provide for the safe, reliable and economic operation of the interconnected electric system and to promote a fair, efficient and openly competitive electricity market.
We do this in four key areas:
Direct The Safe and Reliable Operation of the Grid: We work with industry partners to keep electricity safely and reliably flowing throughout the province. Our System Controllers dispatch generation to meet electricity demand and direct the operation of the transmission system 24/7, 365 days a year. We ensure almost five million Albertans have power when they need it.
Plan the Transmission System: We plan ahead by developing power supply and demand forecasts and scenarios to ensure the right transmission lines are built in the right locations, as cost effectively as possible. We identify needed transmission solutions and work through the regulatory process to secure necessary approvals.
Connect customers to the grid: We ensure customers can connect to the transmission system in a safe and reliable manner. Timely transmission system access is facilitated through the AESO’s Connection Process. Using transmission tariffs, we recover the costs of the transmission system from customers. After deducting our costs of operating the system, we forward the remainder to transmission facility owners.
Operate the Wholesale Electricity Market: Electricity in Alberta is bought and sold through a wholesale market. We operate the market, manage its financial settlement function, and facilitate its ongoing development by designing and implementing market rules to ensure it is a fair, efficient and openly competitive market.
