Engineer in Training (New Graduate Program)

Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Learning & development

Flexible work

Job summary

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is hiring three Engineers in Training (EITs) for a two-year New Graduate program. You will rotate through four six-month assignments across AESO units, gaining a wide view from mandate to meter.

The program emphasizes technical work, teamwork, and exposure to cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering completed in 2026 or spring 2027.
• Solid background and fundamental understanding of power systems.
• Strong acumen for learning and applying programming skills.
• Ideas, positive energy, and creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing power system models and base cases.
• Conduct power flow, stability and short circuit studies for planning and operations.
• Assist in outage analysis and identification of alternative solutions.
• Create engineering reports documenting study results and findings.
• Develop study tools through programming.
• Provide technical support to various AESO departments.

Skills

Power systems fundamentals

Programming skills

Team collaboration

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

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

We are seeking three full‑time Engineers in Training (EITs) to join our EIT New Graduate program. This 2‑year program provides four 6‑month rotations through various business units involved in the engineering aspects of AESO’s work, which offers a unique full spectrum view from mandate to meter. Assignments are technical in nature, varied, and will include opportunities to work with experienced engineering professionals and other AESO staff in a variety of cross‑functional assignments.

Possible assignments include:

• Assisting with the preparation of power system models and base cases.
• Conducting power system power flow, stability and short circuit studies for transmission planning and system operations departments.
• Assisting in carrying out power system outage analysis.
• Assisting with determination of alternative solutions for identified power system problems.
• Assisting in the development of applications for power system real‑time operations.
• Assisting with the creation of engineering reports to document study results.
• Assisting with compliance processes relating to reliability standards and ISO rules.
• Assisting with the preparation of information for stakeholder meetings.
• Assisting with preparation of project functional specifications.
• Assisting with the development of study tools through programming.
• Preparing single‑line drawings and documentation for estimate requests.
• Providing technical support to various departments.

Upon completion of the rotations, final placement will be made to an engineering position and department.

We offer 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.

Signs you will enjoy working at the AESO:

• 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 revel in working and learning in a diverse atmosphere – our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• You have high personal leadership and find it intuitive to place attention on priorities and value‑add items.
• You embrace change, and pivot and adapt with ease.
• You are genuinely interested in the electricity industry and helping transform it alongside our talented team.

Signs you will enjoy this work:

• You have a curious mind and enjoy digging in deep to learn how things work.
• You have demonstrated advanced problem‑solving skills that integrate critical thinking and sound judgement in high pressure real‑time scenarios.
• You adopt new and advanced applications quickly and your technical acumen is envious.
• You work well in routine day‑to‑day and project‑based work. You are comfortable navigating between fast‑paced, high activity and moderate periods.
• You have the gift of translating complex technical problems into meaningful information across different audiences.
• You take pride in thorough documentation and detailed event logs.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized, accredited [Canadian] university completed in 2026, or to be completed in spring 2027.
• A solid background and fundamental understanding of power systems.
• A strong acumen for learning and applying programming skills.
• Ideas, positive energy, and creative solutions.

Application deadline: September 29, 2026

If you are contacted for a pre‑screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to fully participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

The Alberta Electric System Operator is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

The Alberta Electric System Operator, and its members, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the "AESO") is committed to protecting personal information provided to it. When you submit your personal information to the AESO for the purpose of pursuing employment with the AESO, the collection, use and disclosure of personal information is in accordance with the provisions of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) of Alberta.

As noted, the AESO is mandated to maintain the safe and reliable operations of the provincial power grid. As part of meeting its obligations, the AESO may require the successful candidate to undergo a criminal background check for the position. This collection of personal information for the purposes of a check will be conducted in accordance with Section 4 of POPA.