EMS Power System Applications Analyst or Technologist (3-year Fixed Term)

AESO; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A power management organization is seeking an EMS Power System Applications Analyst in Calgary for a 3-year term. This role involves maintaining the reliability of Alberta's power system and requires a diploma in engineering technology or equivalent, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, paid vacation, and health insurance, with a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and dental benefits

Paid vacation time

Additional fixed days off

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a relevant electrical utility field.
• Familiarity with SCADA and engineering scripting languages.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Validate upgrade and enhancement projects.
• Manage updates to the EMS model.
• Perform data requests related to network analysis.
• Build training simulations for system controllers.
• Ensure compliance with AESO standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering technology knowledge

Experience in power systems

Scripting and programming

Data analysis

SCADA concepts

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Diploma in electrical engineering technology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

GE AEMS (e-terra)

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

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

Reporting to the Manager, Operations Business Applications & Planning, we are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, and professional individual to join the team for a 3-year term as an Energy Management System (EMS) Power System Applications Analyst who will contribute to the reliable operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric system (AIES) while supporting the transformation of Alberta’s electrical industry.

The EMS is the primary software solution used by system controllers to manage the reliability of the AIES. Comprised of many interacting software systems, the EMS provides essential reliability solutions in the form of real-time power systems applications such as automatic generation control, state estimation, and contingency analysis. These solutions are critical tools applied by system controllers to maintain the reliable operation of the AIES. As a member of the Operations Systems team, you will work under the leadership of professional power system engineers as a vital contributor to the operation and maintenance of these solutions.

This 3-year fixed term opportunity offers a competitive salary, paid vacation time, 4 additional fixed days off per year, and health and dental benefits as part of your overall compensation package.

You will enjoy working with us if

• You flourish in 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 thrive in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to embark on transformative industry change.

• 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 embrace change and pivot and adapt with ease.

• You have a curious mind and appreciate opportunities to broaden your skill set.

• Your superior time management and prioritization skills demonstrate your commitment to meeting deadlines and providing sound judgement calls.

• You have strong business acumen, combined with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and constructive manner.

Accountabilities

• Participate in the validation of upgrade and enhancement projects and strategic initiatives.

• Implement and manage updates to the EMS model based on changes to the topology of the AIES.

• Perform and fulfill data requests related to network analysis and generation control.

• Build and help execute training simulations for system controllers.

• Propose and implement process changes to improve the management of the real-time power systems applications.

• Ensure compliance with AESO rules and standards.

• Support resourcing and time management by participating in work breakdown, time estimation, and schedule development for projects and base load work.

What you’ll bring to us

• Diploma in electrical engineering technology, a bachelor’s degree in an applicable IT or engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a relevant electrical utility, power systems, or IT field

• Familiarity with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) concepts and applications

• Familiarity with commonly used engineering scripting and programming languages

• Familiarity with the fundamentals of data collection and analysis

• Familiarity with structured test execution, particularly of software systems

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, Word)

• Specific experience with energy management systems, particularly GE’s AEMS (e-terra) product suite, will be an asset

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps will be an asset

Application deadline: October 13, 2025.

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