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.
Job Description
If you are a current AESO employee or contractor, please view openings and apply through our internal site at Workday.
Reporting to the Principal Engineer, System Resiliency, we are looking for a Senior Engineer to perform engineering studies, as well as lead and support our internal and external coordination activities related to restoration and resiliency plans. You will be a subject matter expert (SME) and go-to person for system resiliency related tasks and provide coaching and mentoring through internal training, creating guidelines, and streamlining internal processes.
In this position, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Power System Restoration Plans (PSRP). You will work with relevant Transmission Facility Owners (TFOs), Generation Facility Owners (GFOs), and natural gas providers on system restoration coordination, natural gas coordination, procedures, and improvement opportunities. You will also play a critical role in leading our coordination activities internally across the AESO including operations, training and compliance, planning, and customer connection teams.
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 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best.
You will enjoy working with us if:
You value flexibility to support life and personal needs. We offer a flexible work practice where some weeks may require more onsite presence during key business or operations events.
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 thrive in a dynamic environment and seek opportunities for transformative change.
You leverage your strong oral and written communication skills to collaborate with a wide variety of industry participants.
You are comfortable with leading cross-functional initiatives and projects.
Accountabilities include but are not limited to:
Perform power flow, dynamic, and electromagnetic transients (EMT) studies on system restoration cranking paths including motor start, transformer and line energization, cold load pickup.
Mentor other engineers in advanced power system studies including EMT studies.
Lead the development and updates of the AESO’s PSRP and assist in AESO’s blackstart service procurement process.
Support related coordination activities for natural gas.
Act as the SME for advanced studies for connection projects including transformer energization and anti-islanding.
Actively participate and provide inputs for planning, development, execution and evaluation of the AESO’s annual power system restoration training.
Collaborate with various parties including internal and external stakeholders on operational, connection projects, and system development activities impacting system restoration plans.
Support system events analysis and implement lessons learned from extreme events.
Support emergency response and coordination with Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) and Provincial Emergency Operations Center (PECC).
Act as SME or support other SMEs in the development and implementation of Alberta reliability standards (ARS) or ISO Rules and respond to request for information (RFIs) from external stakeholders on existing ARS or ISO Rules.
What you’ll bring to us:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Registered with, or eligible to be registered with APEGA (P.Eng.).
10+ years’ experience in transmission system planning or operation primarily focused on the Alberta electric system or within other ISOs or utilities.
Knowledge of ARS, ISO rules, NERC reliability guidelines, and standards.
Experience regarding power system modelling and studies including PSCAD and the use of Python to facilitate engineering analyses and studies.
Excellent background related to power system operational concerns, including generation types and characteristics, frequency response, operating reserves, transient behaviors, contingencies, and operating limits.
Understanding of protection and control, SCADA systems, and phasor measurement units (PMUs) and their applications.
Well-developed understanding of the Alberta electricity industry, its electricity market, and the roles of NERC and WECC in North America.
Application deadline: May 28, 2026
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
- Registered with, or eligible to be registered with APEGA (P.Eng.)
- 10+ years' experience in transmission system planning or operation
- Knowledge of ARS, ISO rules, NERC reliability guidelines, and standards
- Experience regarding power system modelling and studies including PSCAD and Python
- Excellent background related to power system operational concerns
- Understanding of protection and control, SCADA systems, and PMUs
- Well-developed understanding of the Alberta electricity industry
What We Do
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) manages and operates the provincial power grid. We're a not-for-profit organization serving in the public interest. We work with industry partners and the government to make sure reliable power is there when you need it. Whatever changes happen in the world, Albertans can rely on us to manage the electricity markets and meet your energy needs. From integrating renewable energy into your life to developing the grid, the future for electricity in Alberta looks bright. What do we do Manage and plan the power grid 24 hours a day When you need power, you expect it. We work with industry partners to keep electricity flowing throughout the province. Our system controllers balance supply and demand 24/7, making sure four million Albertans have power when they need it. Manage and operate the energy markets In Alberta, companies own generation, transmission and distribution facilities. We dispatch the power sold by generators, using the lowest-priced electricity first and then the next lowest until the need for power has been satisfied. We also enforce transmission tariffs and regulations, keeping the market fair and open for everyone. Plan the future of the system and its infrastructure As Alberta grows, so does its need for electricity. We plan ahead and expand the grid, ensuring the right transmission lines are built as efficiently as possible. As the province moves away from coal-fired power plants, we're enabling investment in renewable energy. In everything we do, our eye is always on the future
