Engineer, Operations Coordination

AESO•Calgary, AB

1d•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. Reporting to the Manager, Operations Coordination, we are looking for an Engineer who will focus on the power system analysis responsibility of operations coordination. You will be responsible for participating in developing weekly Operational Plans; conducting technical studies of planned system conditions/events; providing operating guidance to the AESO System Controllers; providing technical, procedural, and operational information to Market Participants; analyzing system disturbances; and conducting special studies/projects. 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. We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office three days a week. We offer a flexible work practice; however, some weeks may require more onsite presence during key business or operations events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Eligibility to register with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
A minimum of 4-5+ years’ experience in electric system operations and/or planning.
Experience in conducting power flow, dynamic stability and voltage stability studies using software such as PSS/E, TSAT, and VSAT.
Knowledge of the Alberta transmission system and typical bulk electric system operating practices.
Knowledge of the Alberta electricity industry and industry-wide reliability requirements, and the role of NERC and WECC in electric system operations.

Nice To Haves

North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) certification is an asset.
Experience with PSCAD, Python, Pi-ProcessBook, Access and Excel software is an asset.

Responsibilities

Participating in developing weekly Operational Plans
Conducting technical studies of planned system conditions/events
Providing operating guidance to the AESO System Controllers
Providing technical, procedural, and operational information to Market Participants
Analyzing system disturbances
Conducting special studies/projects
Apply knowledge of the AIES and Alberta industry structure to operational and reliability issues.
Create operational plans for System Controllers based on power flow, dynamic stability, voltage stability studies, and other analyses.
Perform operational studies and provide guidance to support during unplanned system events.
Provide on-call after-hours operations engineering support System Controllers.
Conduct assessments of supply adequacy from an operational perspective.
Collaborate with technical groups, both within the AESO and from other electric industry participants, regarding operational issues, analytic studies and system and customer development projects.
Provide operational information to business groups, both within the AESO and from other electric industry participants.
Produce operational reports for internal and external interested parties.
Participate in the development and implementation of operating and technical policies, reliability standards and market rules.
Develop and maintain operational power system data, models, and analytic applications.
Develop enhancements to operations coordination processes and tools.