Engineer Grid Analytics

AESO; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy organization in Calgary is seeking an Engineer to support forecasting and analytics within their Grid Analytics team. This full-time role involves advanced grid analytics, model development, and risk-based studies. Ideal candidates will hold an engineering degree, have 5+ years in the power sector, and experience with statistical and optimization techniques, alongside Python scripting. Competitive salary and flexible work arrangements are offered, making it an excellent opportunity for data enthusiasts.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Mental health support

Defined contribution pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Paid vacation and flex time

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in the power industry.
• Experience in performing statistical analysis.
• Solid knowledge of machine learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced grid and market analytics.
• Develop and maintain congestion and nodal market models.
• Conduct risk-based engineering and market studies.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Optimization techniques

Python scripting

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical or Analytics)

Registration with APEGA, P.Eng. designation

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Aurora

Uplan

Plexos

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 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.

We are seeking a qualified Engineer to support and expand forecasting and analytical activities within our Grid Analytics (GA) team. GA is a cross-functional team responsible for analytics of the transmission system, forecasting support, and performing data-intensive engineering studies that focus on the interaction between the electricity market and the transmission system, including congestion and capability assessments.

In this position, you will support and expand probabilistic engineering assessments and analytical activities. It is a great opportunity for a data and electricity industry enthusiast interested in advancing the AESO’s ability to analyze the transmission system. It plays an essential role in executing and advancing predictive analytics methodology, tools, and applications to enhance Grid Reliability practices and inform decision-making.

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary, and a variable pay program. 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.

Signs you will enjoy working in this team:

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

• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals and participating in lively discussions.

• You embrace change and pivot and adapt with ease.

• You like working in a diverse atmosphere – our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Signs you will enjoy this position:

• You are a data fanatic who enjoys working with large and complex datasets to create meaningful information.

• You have an aptitude for asking the right questions, identifying criteria, and recommending tools, frameworks, or methodologies.

• You enjoy researching new trends and concepts and have a knack for suggesting and implementing better or more efficient ways to work.

• You have a talent for interpreting, translating, and communicating analytical findings through visualizations to different audiences.

Your main accountabilities:

• Provide advanced grid and market analytics, including power system and market simulations, to support system connections, planning, and operations decision-making.

• Develop, enhance, and maintain congestion and nodal market models, tools, and processes to support system planning, operational analysis, and connection assessments.

• Conduct risk-based, probabilistic engineering and market studies, including capability, congestion, and system performance assessments.

• Design, prototype, and implement analytical tools and methodologies to improve forecasting, modelling, and system optimization.

• Act as an analytics subject-matter expert, collaborating cross-functionally to support system studies through forecasting, data visualization, and actionable insights.

You have:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering with a focus on electrical engineering or analytics

• Registration and good standing with APEGA, P.Eng. designation.

• 5+ years’ experience in the power industry.

• Experience in performing statistical analysis and employing optimization techniques.

• Experience with power flow studies.

• Experience with python scripting.

• Experience with data query, maintenance, and use of databases (SQL server, Oracle).

• Experience working with data and visualization.

• Previous market simulation modelling experience (Aurora, Uplan, or Plexos) is an asset.

• Solid knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques, advanced statistical techniques, and experience with applications is an asset.

Application deadline: February 26, 2026

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