Distribution System Planning Engineer

enmax; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

ENMAX is seeking a Distribution System Planning Engineer to shape Calgary's electrical grid and support growth, reliability, and resilience of ENMAX Power's distribution networks.

You will lead long-term planning, develop tools, perform load forecasting, system assessments, and coordinate with regulators like AESO and AUC, delivering impactful projects for customers and communities served by ENMAX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering.
• P.Eng status with The Association of Professionals in Engineering and Geoscience in Alberta (APEGA).
• 5+ years of experience in the utility industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term plans to grow and secure reliability of ENMAX distribution networks.
• Develop and enhance planning tools, processes, and standards.
• Lead planning activities including load forecasting, system assessments, and project justification.
• Identify substation capacity upgrades and new substation projects.
• Evaluate customer connection requests and determine required system changes.
• Provide technical guidance to customers and stakeholders on connection requirements.
• Identify loading trends to support load forecasting and system development.
• Update annual Load Capacity and Hosting Capacity maps.
• Steward planning programs from concept to completion.
• Support regulatory initiatives involving AESO and AUC.

Skills

Load forecasting

Power system analysis

Data analytics

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

P.Eng status with APEGA

Tools

CYME (CYMDIST)

Python scripting

Database management / SQL

Job description

We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, a future that includes a workplace where you'll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningful opportunities, strong collaboration and a career aligned to what matters to you. We're proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, because at ENMAX, we're lighting the way together.

As a Distribution System Planning Engineer, you'll help shape the future of Calgary's electrical grid. As our city continues to grow and the energy landscape evolves, you'll play a key role in planning the distribution system that supports future communities, emerging technologies, and changing customer needs. Working alongside a collaborative and highly engaged team, you'll influence long-term system development, explore innovative solutions, and see the direct impact of your work on the customers and communities we serve.

Position Type

Permanent

Union

Exempt - Management Professional (MP)

Major Responsibilities

• Develop long-term plans that support the growth, reliability, and resilience of ENMAX Power's distribution and network systems


• Develop and enhance planning tools, processes, and standards


• Lead key planning activities including load forecasting, system assessments, project justification, scope development, and integrated system planning


• Accountable for the identification and development of substation capacity upgrades and new substation projects.


• Evaluate customer connection requests and determine system modifications required to support new and expanding customer needs


• Provide technical guidance to customers and stakeholders regarding connection requirements


• Identify and estimate customer loading trends to support load forecasting, system assessment , and general system development.


• Update annual Load Capacity and Hosting Capacity maps


• Steward planning programs and projects from concept through implementation and completion


• Support regulatory initiatives and proceedings involving organizations such as the AESO and AUC

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering , preferably in Electrical Engineering


• P.Eng status with The Association of Professionals in Engineering and Geoscience in Alberta (APEGA)

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in the utility industry.


• Sound engineering and operational knowledge of distribution utility systems.


• Experience with forecasting electrical load at system and feeder levels.


• Experience with power system assessment (N-1, N-1-1, N-2 contingencies) and development of solutions for distribution and network systems.


• Working knowledge of CYME (CYMDIST) software for radial distribution and secondary network systems


• Experience with database management, data analytics, and Python scripting to support engineering studies, processes automation , planning tools, and large dataset analysis .


• Understanding of project lifecycle principles and project management practices


• Experience with data analysis, including regression analysis, time series analysis or Monte Carlo simulation, to drive prediction, generate meaningful insight and determine risk is an asset.


• Experience with budget development and management, including the preparation of project justifications and business cases is an asset.


• Experience with interconnection studies for Distributed Energy Resource (DER) is an asset.


• Knowledge of the AESO interconnection process is an asset.

Competencies

• Builds strong working relationships and collaborates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve shared goals and support team success.


• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to a supportive, high-performing team environment.


• Communicates effectively and builds productive relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.


• Brings curiosity and an open mindset, continuously learning and contributing new ideas to meet evolving challenges.


• Demonstrates innovation by identifying opportunities to improve processes, tools, and ways of working.


• Takes a thoughtful and proactive approach to solving problems and delivering results in a dynamic environment.

Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?

• We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility, onsite massage, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 - 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more.

Location

Location: This role will be part of our hybrid (home and office) work force with office workspace located at ENM

Posted: September 8 , 2026

Closing Date: September 22 , 2026