Engineer, Grid Operations

EPCOR•Edmonton, AB

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a full-time, permanent Engineer, Grid Operations position working out of Edmonton, AB at Hugh J. Bolton Service Center. This role will support the safe, reliable, and evolving operation of our electric grid. This role focuses on advanced grid technologies, real-time system support, and power system analysis, serving as a key link between grid operations, planning, and engineering teams. You will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing systems such as ADMS, EMS, and DERMS, while supporting System Control Operators and contributing to grid modernization initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (power systems specialization preferred)
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA (or eligibility to register)
Minimum 5+ years of experience in utility operations, distribution design and planning, system modeling, or distribution automation
Strong knowledge of transmission and distribution system operations and engineering principles
Experience with ADMS, EMS, DERMS, or similar grid management systems
Understanding of distributed energy resources (DERs), including generation, EVs, and energy storage
Expertise in power systems and grid operations, including advanced applications such as state estimation and contingency analysis tools
Proficiency in power system analysis tools (e.g., CYME, PSS/E) for load flow, short-circuit, and contingency analysis
Familiarity with SCADA systems, telemetry, and grid automation technologies
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams and stakeholders
At least 18 years of age
Successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education)
Legally entitled to work in Canada

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain grid operations platforms (ADMS, EMS, DERMS) to support real-time system operations
Provide real-time engineering support to System Control Operators during normal and contingency conditions
Perform power system studies (e.g., load flow, contingency analysis, fault studies) to assess operational impacts
Analyze, validate, and enhance system models, configurations, and telemetry data
Support the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs), automation, and emerging grid technologies
Represent Grid Operations Engineering in cross-functional initiatives and with external stakeholders
Collaborate with planning, asset management, operations, IT, and external stakeholders (e.g., AESO, AltaLink)
Develop and implement standards, processes, and procedures to ensure safe and reliable grid operations
Contribute to grid modernization initiatives, including advanced system functionality and automation
Support project delivery through technical analysis, testing, and validation of systems and tools
Provide operational engineering input for switching requests as well as planned and unplanned outages
Identify operational risks and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and Engineers-in-Training (EITs)