EMS Real-Time Modelling Engineer or Analyst (2-year Fixed Term)

AESO•Calgary, AB

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. We are looking for an engineer or analyst to join our team for a 2-year fixed term position. You will be an integral part of the Data Management team within the Operations Systems department, supporting the real-time operations of the Alberta Electrical Grid through management of modelling and display components of the Energy Management Systems (EMS) portfolio. Operations Systems is a dynamic and highly collaborative team closely aligned with the real-time operation of Alberta’s electrical grid and energy market. We monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and integrate changes within the EMS system and supporting infrastructure, all with the aim of providing real time situational awareness and decision support tools to system controllers.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3-6 years of experience in power systems Engineering or related discipline.
Effective oral and written communication skills utilized with co-workers and external market participants.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills that integrate critical thinking and sound judgement in high-pressure real-time scenarios.
Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a desire to stay current on the latest job-relevant technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and supporting real-time control room operations or SCADA systems is considered an asset.
Experience with scripting, troubleshooting, optimizing in Perl, PowerShell, or others is considered and asset.
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; direct experience with GE AEMS products, including GridOS, Habitat and Source, is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

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 the accuracy and efficiency of translating engineering documents into EMS models and SCADA mapping to 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.