Project Engineer

Project Engineer at Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO)

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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, Project Engineering, the Project Engineer will provide engineering support for transmission projects, system and customer connection projects including transmission facility design, power system modeling, metering, advanced power system studies, and cost estimate perspective. In this position, you will play a critical role in developing AESO functional specifications, facility scopes, and reviewing/creating PDUPs (modeling information). You will bring a solid understanding of the power system including transmission, distribution, and generation, and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and actively participate in technical discussions and initiatives.

• You value flexibility to support life and personal needs. We offer a flexible work practice where some weeks may require more on‑site presence during key business or operations events.
• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals and learning in a diverse atmosphere.
• You thrive in a dynamic environment and seek opportunities for transformative change.
• You leverage your strong communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a challenging and high‑paced environment.
• You are comfortable researching and learning new things independently with minimal supervision.
• You are curious about new technology and engineering practices.

• Participate in all types of projects including system, customer connection, behind‑the‑fence (BTF), competitive procurement, and special technology.
• Develop facility scope for high‑level cost estimate purposes and functional specification of transmission projects.
• Create and review Project Data Update Packages (PDUP) for modeling using the PSS/E format.
• Develop Needs Identification Document (NID) Specification for system projects.
• Review service proposals and advanced technical study reports.
• Provide engineering support in all project stages and provide project status updates.
• Review transmission costs and transmission project energization packages.
• Develop revenue metering solutions as required.
• Gain cross‑functional knowledge in engineering, planning, tariff and operation to make transmission projects successful.
• Interface with transmission facility owners, generation facility owners, distribution facility owners and project developers.
• Make engineering decisions in consideration with tariff and transmission regulation.
• Prepare technical decision record as required.
• Facilitate the technical variance request from market participants.
• Conduct technical discussions and alignments with rule/requirement owners and domain specialists within the AESO.

• B.Sc. Electrical Engineering.
• Registered with or eligible to be registered with APEGA (P.Eng.).
• 5+ years of engineering experience in the electric utility industry with experience in substation design and power system studies.
• Familiarity with transmission major equipment, equipment design and ratings, ISO rules, modeling, Python coding, metering, cost estimate, special engineering studies, ISO Tariff, and transmission planning are all assets.

Application deadline: January 11, 2026

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Utilities

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